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Detroit Lions safety Ian Kennelly during rookie minicamp at the Meijer Performance Center on May 10, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)

Ian Kennelly

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#27

Experience: R

Height: 6-2

Age: 24

Weight: 205 lbs

College: Grand Valley

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Biography

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Joined the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Grand Valley State following the 2025 NFL Draft.

COLLEGE:

  • Played four seasons at Grand Valley State, where he totaled 174 tackles, 19 pass defenses, eight interceptions, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles.
  • 2024: Appeared in all 13 games, producing 64 tackles, six pass defenses, three interceptions and 1.0 tackle for loss.
    • First-Team All-GLIAC
    • GVSU Skill Defensive Player of the Year
  • 2023: Played in all 13 games, totaling 58 tackles, five pass defenses, three interceptions and a blocked punt.
    • First-Team All-GLIAC
  • 2022: Appeared in 11 games, posting 19 total tackles, two pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
  • 2021: Played in all 12 games, recording 33 tackles, six pass defenses, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
  • 2020: Season canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2019: Utilized a redshirt year.

PERSONAL:

  • Attended Utica Eisenhower High School in Macomb County, Mich., where he earned Detroit Free Press D1 and Detroit News D1-2 First-Team All-State honors as a senior.
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