Kenny Yeboah

Kenny Yeboah's Biography

Kenneth Yeboah’s world revolves around American football. Born on October 30, 1998, in Providence, Rhode Island, Yeboah’s ardent love for the sport propelled him to become a leading American professional football tight end. Today, he prides himself as one of the key players for the New York Jets team in the National Football League (NFL).

Yeboah’s journey in football had an early start. Following his sophomore year, his family relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, shaping the trajectory of his burgeoning career. Parkland High School in South Whitehall Township, which he attended, offered the young aspirant a springboard to showcase his talent and commitment to sport. His remarkable agility and skill stood out both on the basketball court and the football field, earning him a spot on both school teams.

His junior season marked the beginning of a rapid acceleration in his football career, accruing impressive scores of 47 receptions for 773 yards and 13 touchdowns. In his last year at high school, Yeboah caught 72 passes for 1,160 yards and 14 touchdowns while contributing to the defense with five interceptions. These outstanding performances earned him the commendable Class AAAA All-State title.

Deciding on college football was pivotal in Yeboah’s life and career. Choosing Temple over offers from Towson, Old Dominion, and New Hampshire, he began his college football on a high note. As a freshman, he played in one game and caught a 15-yard pass before redshirting the season. This decision was motivated by his desire to transition from a wide receiver to a tight end.

His redshirt freshman season was characterized by 14 receptions for 136 yards, while his redshirt sophomore season ended with 13 catches for 154 yards and one touchdown. However, after the season, he took the bold step to transfer betting on more opportunity and growth elsewhere, marking another major shift in his career. Initially, Baylor was his intended destination, with hopes of playing for his former coach at Temple, Matt Rhule. However, upon Rhule leaving Baylor to helm the Carolina Panthers, he reevaluated his decision and chose Ole Miss for the final lap of his collegiate journey.

It was at Ole Miss that Yeboah broke records as he set a school record for the maximum receiving yards in a single game – a whopping 181 yards on seven receptions, along with two touchdowns. He ended the season with a remarkable tally of 27 receptions for 524 yards and six touchdowns.

On December 17, 2020, Yeboah made the crucial decision to quit the remainder of the 2020 season and enter the 2021 NFL draft. This move led him to sign with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2021, and he was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster in October. His first two NFL receptions on January 2, 2022, set in motion a promising professional journey.

However, success often comes with its ups and downs. Yeboah was waived by the Jets in August 2022 but was quickly signed back to the practice squad the next day, and was promoted back to the active roster in November. Unfortunately, an injury in August 2023 put him on injured reserve but the resilience and tenacity that underscored his entire journey saw him back in action by December. A comparable setback occurred in August 2024, but Yeboah remains undeterred, battling through obstacles and firmly committed to his love for football.