Kennedy Named to 2025 SEC Football Legends Class

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Former Razorback safety Kenoy Kennedy has been named to the 2025 SEC Football Legends class presented by T-Mobile, an assemblage of former football standouts who will be honored at events surrounding the SEC Football Championship Game in Atlanta in December, the Southeastern Conference announced on Wednesday.

The 2025 Football Legends class includes 16 former stars who excelled on the gridiron and helped write the rich history of the sport at their respective institutions.  The 2025 class consists of a Heisman Trophy winner, national champions, All-Americans, All-SEC selections, Academic All-Americans, and NFL standouts.  The group represents teams that won SEC Championships, claimed Super Bowl titles, and are represented in state, school, and college football halls of fame.

Kennedy was a standout safety for the Arkansas Razorbacks from 1996 to 1999, known for his physical style and leadership. Over his four-year career, he totaled 287 tackles and led the team in tackles in both 1998 (95) and 1999 (98). He also posted a team-leading 10 pass breakups in 1999. Kennedy earned second-team All-SEC honors in 1998, and first-team All-SEC and third-team All-America honors in 1999.

His impact was recognized by his inclusion on the Razorbacks’ All-Decade Team for the 1990s and his 2014 induction into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor. Kennedy was drafted 45th overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played eight NFL seasons, five with the Broncos and three with the Detroit Lions, compiling 536 tackles and 10 interceptions. His toughness and consistency made him a reliable defender at both the college and professional levels.

The class will be honored at the 2025 SEC Football “Weekend of Champions” December 5-6 in Atlanta, Ga, highlighted by the annual SEC Legends Celebration presented by T-Mobile on Friday, Dec. 5 at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.  The group will also be recognized before the SEC Football Championship Game, which will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Arkansas is in the middle of a three-game homestand at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. The Hogs are back in action this weekend against Auburn. Kickoff between the Razorbacks and Tigers is set for 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, on SEC Network.

2025 SEC Legends Class

• Alabama – C.J. Mosley, Linebacker, 2010-13
• Arkansas – Kenoy Kennedy, Safety, 1996-99
• Auburn – Cam Newton, Quarterback, 2010
• Florida – Brandon Spikes, Linebacker, 2006-09
• Georgia – Randy Johnson, Offensive Guard, 1973-75
• Kentucky – Jacob Tamme, Tight End, 2004-07
• LSU – Tyrann Mathieu, Cornerback, 2010-11
• Ole Miss – William “Bill” Smith, Punter, 1983-86
• Mississippi State – Gabe Jackson, Offensive Guard, 2009-13
• Missouri – Mitch Morse, Offensive Lineman, 2010-14
• Oklahoma – Lucious Selmon, Nose Guard, 1970-73
• South Carolina – Connor Shaw, Quarterback, 2010-13
• Tennessee – Kevin Burnett, Linebacker, 2000-04
• Texas – Derrick Johnson, Linebacker, 2001-04
• Texas A&M – R.C. Slocum, Texas A&M, 1989-2002
• Vanderbilt – Jordan Matthews, Vanderbilt, 2010-13

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