The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed defensive back Robert Kennedy to the practice squad on Thursday.
Robert Kennedy is five foot ten and weighs 190 pounds. The 24-year-old from Jeannette, Pennsylvania, signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. He played three preseason games making 12 tackles (7 solo, 5 assists), one quarterback hit, and one pass breakup. The Chargers released him on August 29, 2024.
Collegiately, Kennedy played one season at Lackawanna College in 2019 making 34 tackles (23 solo, 11 assists), 8.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, four interceptions for 167 yards, two touchdowns, 13 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one blocked kick in 11 games for the Falcons. He helped the Falcons appear in the NJCAA National Championship.
Next, Kennedy transferred to East Carolina University in 2020 making 13 tackles (8 solo, 5 assists) and three pass breakups in five games for the Pirates. Next, he transferred to Old Dominion (2021-22) making 54 tackles (33 solo, 21 assists), two forced fumbles, seven pass breakups, and one interception in 15 games for the Monarchs.
Kennedy concluded his collegiate career at N.C. State in 2023 making 33 tackles (13 solo, 20 assists), 1.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, two interceptions for 57 yards, one touchdown, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery in 13 games for the Wolfpack.
