Devon Kennard was drafted No. 174 overall by the New York Giants in the 2014 NFL Draft out of USC. 118 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 34 · #174 overall
Devon Kennard USC Draft
Devon Kennard was drafted No. 174 overall by the New York Giants in the 2014 NFL Draft out of USC. 118 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #174
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 118
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3356th at USC
The pick
How Devon Kennard came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
USC
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 249 lbs
- Hometown
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pre-draft board
- No. 288 prospect34.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
118 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 118
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3356th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1339% of career value
- Final season
- 20228 years after the draft
Around pick 174
Who came off the board on either side of Devon Kennard.
Middle Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Penn State
Wisconsin
USC in the 2014 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Devon Kennard in the 2014 NFL Draft
Devon Kennard is a Defensive end out of USC selected No. 174 overall by the New York Giants in the 2014 NFL Draft. 118 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Devon Kennard drafted?
Devon Kennard was selected No. 174 overall by the New York Giants in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 34). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/devon-kennard.
What college did Devon Kennard play for?
Devon Kennard played college football at USC in the Pac-12. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Devon Kennard's NFL career turn out?
118 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/devon-kennard.