Kevin Jefferson

Kevin Howard Jefferson Jr. (born January 14, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for two seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. He started kindergarten at age 3, high school at 12, and college at 16, and made his NFL debut at 20. Jefferson was the youngest NFL player since Andy Livingston in 1964. Jefferson also played in NFL Europe, the XFL, and the Arena Football League (AFL).

Early life and college Kevin Howard Jefferson Jr. was born on January 14, 1974, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Overall, he played in six games for the Bengals during the 1994 season, posting five special teams tackles.

Jefferson was signed by the Washington Redskins on July 26, 1998, but later released on August 30, 1998.

He signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League on March 11, 1999. He was placed on the team's suspended list after not showing up to the first day of Lions' training camp on June 13, 1999. He was released on June 29, 2000.

In October 2000, Jefferson was selected by the San Francisco Demons in the 14th round, with the 107th overall pick, of the 2001 XFL draft. He was waived by the Demons in late January 2001 before the start of the season. He was claimed by the Orlando Rage on February 21, 2001. He was a fullback/linebacker during his time in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules.

Jefferson was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Rush on January 11, 2002. He was waived on March 18, 2002. He was waived on January 24, 2005, but later re-signed on April 6, 2005. He appeared in two games for the Predators that year.

Personal life Jefferson's father played college football at Millersville University.