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Evan Kennedy

Offensive Line/Defensive Line

2026 Class

6'2" Height

295 Weight

Pope John XXIII School

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Evan

Kennedy OL/DL

Class

2026

Height

6'2"

Weight

295

HS

Pope John XXIII

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NJ

Evan Kennedy

Evan Kennedy is a name that will make serious noise this season. The 6’2”, 290-pound lineman from Pope...

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Earnest Daniels

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Evan Kennedy Evan Kennedy 6'2" | 295 lbs | OL/DL Pope John XXIII | 2026 State NJ is a name that will make serious noise this season. The 6’2”, 290-pound lineman from Pope John brings strength and control that jumps off the tape. He anchored a line that paved the way for Tylik Hill Tylik Hill 5'9" | 180 lbs | RB Pope John | 2025 State NJ ‘s 2,000-yard season, and that pedigree shows up in his play.

Kennedy dominates with lower-body power and grip strength. When he gets his hands on defenders, the rep is usually over. He rarely gets moved off his spot and thrives in pass protection. That might be the most underrated part of his game. His base stays clean, and he keeps rushers from collapsing the pocket with ease.

He’s also comfortable in gap and zone schemes, which speaks to his football IQ. At the second level, he finds linebackers quickly and engages with purpose. He could play a little lower sometimes, but that’s a technical fix, not a knock on his ability.

With his tools, technique, and growing offer list—including a recent one from Denson University in Ohio— Evan Kennedy Evan Kennedy 6'2" | 295 lbs | OL/DL Pope John XXIII | 2026 State NJ is trending toward a massive senior year.

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— Evan Kennedy Evan Kennedy 6'2" | 295 lbs | OL/DL Pope John XXIII | 2026 State NJ (@Evan_Kennedy26) December 8, 2024