Kevin DeShields

Kevin DeShields Jr. (born August 7, 2000), is an American football defensive lineman for the Oregon Lightning. He played college football for Lackawanna and Delaware State.

Early life DeShields was born as one of six children, to Demetrias Fletcher and Kevin Deshields Sr. He has two brothers and three sisters. He attended Vineland High School where he played as a defensive tackle for the Vineland Bulldogs football team. By his senior year during the 2017–2018 season, DeShields totaled 43 tackles. His varsity performances during his junior and senior seasons also earned him letters.

College career DeShields attended Lackawanna College for the 2018-2019 semester. He played nose guard for the Lackawanna Falcons. During the 2019 season, he played in five games and totaled 5 tackles including 3 solo tackles and 2 assists. While at Lackawanna, DeShields vastly improved his grade point average, elevated from 1.6 to 3.46. While attending DSU, DeShields majored in Management and minored in Criminal Justice.

Professional career On October 24, 2024, it was announced DeShields signed with the Oregon Lightning.