John Kenerson

John D. Kenerson (March 18, 1938 – December 6, 1995) was an American professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL), American Football League (AFL), and Canadian Football League (CFL) from 1960 to 1965. He played college football for the Kentucky State Thorobreds.

Early life and college Kenerson attended Crane High School in Chicago, Illinois. He played college football for the Kentucky State Thorobreds of Kentucky State University.

Professional career Kenerson played in seven games for the NFL's Los Angeles Rams in 1960. Shortly thereafter, he was signed by the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL. He was released by the 49ers on September 4, 1962. He played in one game for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers in 1962. He later joined the taxi squad of the New York Titans of the AFL. He was promoted to the Titans' active roster in late October 1962. He played in eight games for the Titans in 1962. He played in nine games for the Rough Riders in 1963 and played in 13 games for the team in 1964. In July 1965, following the Rough Riders' final exhibition game, Kenerson was released by the team. He then signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL on August 3, 1956 and played in four games for the team during the 1965 season. He was released by the Alouettes in late August 1965 due to poor play. He signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL on August 31, 1965 and played in one game for the team that season.