20 Facts About Kenny Lawler

Kenny Lawler was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round, 243rd overall, of the 2016 NFL draft.

Kenny Lawler had 53 receptions for 1,267 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior and 42 receptions for 887 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior.

Kenny Lawler considered transferring in the offseason due to the firing of head coach Jeff Tedford, but chose to stay at California after meeting with the newly hired head coach Sonny Dykes.

Kenny Lawler slid in part due to his leaner frame and his slower 40-yard dash time.

On September 2,2017, Kenny Lawler was waived by the Seahawks and was later signed to their practice squad.

Kenny Lawler was released by the team on September 13,2017.

Kenny Lawler became a regular contributor for the Blue Bombers during the 2019 season, with his breakout game coming in a loss against Hamilton, where he caught 10 passes for 144 yards.

Kenny Lawler signed a one-year contract extension with Winnipeg on February 3,2021.

Midway through the 2021 season, on October 4,2021, it was revealed that Kenny Lawler had been arrested for impaired driving and was suspended for the team's Week 10 match.

Kenny Lawler added 90 yards receiving in the postseason to help the Blue Bombers to their second title.

Kenny Lawler signed with the Edmonton Elks of the CFL to a one-year contract to open free agency on February 8,2022, and became the highest paid receiver in the CFL.

Kenny Lawler finished the season with 58 receptions for 894 yards and five touchdowns.

Kenny Lawler became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14,2023.

Kenny Lawler was transferred to the team's suspended list in advance of the 2023 season as he was facing passport challenges related to his impaired driving charge in October 2021.

Kenny Lawler returned to the Bombers starting lineup in Week 7, having missed the first six games of the season.

Kenny Lawler played in 12 regular season games where he had 50 catches for 901 yards and six touchdowns.

In 2024, Kenny Lawler was injured in the first game of the season after recording three receptions for 26 yards in the Grey Cup rematch against the Montreal Alouettes.

Kenny Lawler returned in week 11 and played in the rest of the regular season, totalling 10 games with 41 catches for 662 yards and four touchdowns.

Unable to come to terms on a new contract, Kenny Lawler became a free agent on February 11,2025.

On February 12,2025, it was announced that Kenny Lawler had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a two-year contract.