Kevin Cone

Kevin Lamar Cone (born March 20, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

Early life Cone went to St. Pius X High School in Atlanta, Georgia. After he graduated high school he attended Shorter College

Cone obtained a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech on Dec. 18, 2010. Cone also studied for a master's degree in Business Administration and Management at Georgia State University.

Professional career Cone was not selected in the NFL draft. After graduation, he began work with Westinghouse as an intern in Pittsburgh. During this period, he trained with other NFL hopefuls waiting for future football opportunities.

Atlanta Falcons Cone received his opportunity as undrafted free agent when the Atlanta Falcons added him to their roster after it was depleted by injuries in preseason camp. He spent most of his first year on the Falcons practice squad, but did get into a game late in the season.

Cone played in 29 games with the Atlanta Falcons from 2011-2013. He played primarily on special teams, but did catch a 49-yard touchdown in a pre-season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Aug 30, 2012.

Cone was released by the Atlanta Falcons on March 19, 2014.

Miami Dolphins (first stint) Cone signed with the Miami Dolphins on April 2, 2014. He was waived on August 30, 2014.

Arizona Cardinals Cone was signed to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals on September 2, 2014. On August 30, 2015, he was released by the Dolphins.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Cone played in, and started, one game for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League in 2015.

Family Cone is the son of Ronny and Janet Cone. Both his parents graduated from Georgia Tech and his father played football at Tech from 1979-83. He has one brother named Zach and one sister named Amy.