Kyries Hebert is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker and safety.
29 Facts About Kyries Hebert
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Kyries Hebert was originally signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2002.
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Kyries Hebert attended college in Lafayette, Louisiana where he was a standout defensive back for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns.
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Kyries Hebert was signed by the Houston Texans and was on the active roster for their final game of the 2002 season.
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Kyries Hebert then moved up north to Canada where he played in the 2004 and 2005 seasons with the Ottawa Renegades of the Canadian Football League.
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Kyries Hebert quickly became one of the most feared hitters and Special Teams players in the CFL.
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In December 2005, Kyries Hebert signed a controversial five-year contract with Ottawa that would have made him one of the highest paid defensive players in the CFL.
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However, the Ottawa organization folded, and it appeared that Kyries Hebert was going to become a free agent and eligible to pursue the NFL.
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Kyries Hebert played in 34 games for the Renegades, in 2 seasons with the club.
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Kyries Hebert had 122 tackles, 57 special teams tackles, 1 sack, 5 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries and scored 3 defensive touchdowns.
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Kyries Hebert played 33 games for the Blue Bombers over 2 seasons and made 86 tackles, 45 special teams tackles, with 7 sacks, 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries.
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On December 31,2007, Kyries Hebert signed a two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Kyries Hebert was released by the Bengals on September 4,2010.
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Kyries Hebert was released during the following off-season on March 29,2011.
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On May 7,2012, Kyries Hebert signed with the Montreal Alouettes.
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Kyries Hebert had strong 2012 and 2013 CFL seasons with the Alouettes.
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Kyries Hebert contributed 48 tackles, 27 special teams tackles, 3 sacks and 2 interceptions in 2012; good enough to make him a CFL All-Star at the safety position.
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On February 10,2014, one day before the start of free-agency, Kyries Hebert signed a 3-year contract with the Alouettes.
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On June 28,2014, Kyries Hebert struck reigning Most Outstanding Player Jon Cornish with a brutal, illegal high tackle, resulting in Cornish sustaining a severe concussion.
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Kyries Hebert received the maximum fine for the hit while Cornish never fully regained his health, forcing him to retire at the end of the 2015 season due to the injury.
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Kyries Hebert missed half of the 2015 season with an ankle injury.
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Kyries Hebert played a full season in 2016 and set a career-high in tackles with 78.
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Kyries Hebert broke his 2016 record the following season, cracking the 100 tackle mark, finishing third in the league with 110.
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In September 2016, Kyries Hebert was fined for a hit to the head of Brendan Gillanders.
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Only a couple hours after being released by the Alouettes Kyries Hebert signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.
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Kyries Hebert had played in Ottawa with the Renegades from 2004 to 2005.
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On June 29,2018, Kyries Hebert received a one-game suspension for a dangerous hit to the head of Calgary Stampeders receiver DaVaris Daniels.
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On July 15,2010, Kyries Hebert founded Ky Cares Foundation Inc The mission of the foundation is to facilitate the relentless pursuit of success in the face of adversity so that youth may know that a person's circumstances do not dictate his or her destiny.
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Kyries Hebert was the 2013 recipient of the prestigious Tom Pate Memorial Award.