Kavell Conner

Kavell Conner (born February 23, 1987) is an American college football coach and former professional linebacker. He is the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the University of West Florida, positions he has held since 2023. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft.^[1] He played college football at Clemson.

Kavell Conner

Conner with the San Diego Chargers in 2016
West Florida Argonauts
Position:	Defensive coordinator & linebackers coach
Personal information
Born:	(1987-02-23) February 23, 1987 (age 38) Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	Manchester (Midlothian, Virginia)
College:	Clemson
NFL draft:	2010: 7th round, 240th pick
Career history
As a player:
Indianapolis Colts (2010–2013) San Diego Chargers (2014–2015) Baltimore Ravens (2016)* Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2017)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
Clemson (2021–2022) Defensive player development West Florida (2023–present) Defensive coordinator & linebackers coach
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 328 Sacks: 2.0 Forced fumbles: 3 Fumble recoveries: 3 Pass deflections: 9 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Stats at CFL.ca

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Conner debut for the Indianapolis Colts was in 2010. During his stint with the Colts, Conner recorded 236 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and one sack.

San Diego Chargers

Conner signed with the San Diego Chargers on March 13, 2014.^[2] On March 3, 2016, Conner was released by the Chargers.

Baltimore Ravens

On July 27, 2016, Conner signed with the Baltimore Ravens. On August 29, 2016, he was released.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On March 8, 2017, Conner signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).^[3]