Kenny Clark

Kenneth L. Clark (May 14, 1978 – May 29, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for three seasons with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCF Knights. Clark had limited game action with the Vikings due to injuries.

Early life and college career Born in Gainesville, Florida, Clark grew up in Ocala, Florida, and graduated from Vanguard High School in 1996. Clark's older brother Steve Rhem also played professional football.

At the University of Central Florida, Clark played at wide receiver for the UCF Knights from 1997 to 2000, graduating with the seventh most receptions (130) and tenth most receiving yards (1,655) in program history.

After the 2001 NFL draft, Clark signed as an undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings on April 23, 2001, again becoming a teammate of his cousin Culpepper. Due to a back injury, Clark was released from the Vikings with an injury settlement on August 5, 2004. With his settlement, Clark reportedly receives a lifetime annual $250,000 paycheck from the NFL. Since retiring from football, Clark flipped houses in the Atlanta area and donated to Vanguard High School's football program.

Personal life Clark had two sons, Skyy and Zachiah, both college basketball players.

Death On May 29, 2025, Clark died after having longstanding medical issues.