Cortez Kennedy was drafted No. 3 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Miami. 167 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 167
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 979th at Miami
- Pro Bowls
- 8
- All-Pro
- 3
The pick
How Cortez Kennedy came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
-
Miami
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
167 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value
- Games played
- 167
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 979th among Miami picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 97100% of career value
- Final season
- 200010 years after the draft
- Accolades
- Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Cortez Kennedy.
Illinois College
Penn State
Alabama
USC · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 12× Pro Bowl
Miami in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from Miami
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Miami · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#9
Jerome Brown
DT · PHI · 1987
Miami · 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#1
Russell Maryland
DT · DAL · 1991
Miami · 1× Pro Bowl
#64
Jimmie Jones
DT · DAL
Miami
#12
Damione Lewis
DT · LAR · 2001
Miami
#88
Willie Broughton
DT · IND · 1985
Miami
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cortez Kennedy in the 1990 NFL Draft
Cortez Kennedy is a Defensive tackle out of Miami selected No. 3 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1990 NFL Draft. 167 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value Miami has produced 265 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Cortez Kennedy drafted?
Cortez Kennedy was selected No. 3 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/cortez-kennedy.
What college did Cortez Kennedy play for?
Cortez Kennedy played college football at Miami in the ACC. See every Miami draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/miami-hurricanes.
How did Cortez Kennedy's NFL career turn out?
167 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 97 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/cortez-kennedy.