Trinidad-born Javon Kinlaw Has Been Drafted By
San Francisco 49ers
South Carolina defensive tackle (DT) Javon Kinlaw who was born in Trinidad and Tobago, and migrated to the United States at a young age. He is now a National Football League (NFL) professional after he was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 14th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft on Thursday night.
The 22 year old has made a name for himself in the world of American Football and is credited as having a performance that goes beyond statistics.
However according to Kinlaw, his childhood was filled with memories of homelessness, poverty and other issues that made him grow up at an early age.
Speaking at a San Francisco media conference earlier this year he said "“I came here with my mother from Trinidad and Tobago with my two older brothers. Just growing up in Northeast Washington DC, pretty much homeless living in basements we went without electricity and no water and things like that.”
Speaking at a San Francisco media conference earlier this year he said "“I came here with my mother from Trinidad and Tobago with my two older brothers. Just growing up in Northeast Washington DC, pretty much homeless living in basements we went without electricity and no water and things like that.”
When asked about his first round pick position in a South Carolina Gamecocks post-game press conference in November 2019, he said that the development still shocks him. “It's been a long journey, just coming from the bottom and slowly working my way up. I’m really proud of myself and all that I’ve accomplished… I expected to just be a football player I never really imagined myself to be in this position. I still don’t. It’s still crazy.” he said.
After being drafted by the 49ers last Thursday we look forward to seeing Javon on the field competing in the NFL next season.
After being drafted by the 49ers last Thursday we look forward to seeing Javon on the field competing in the NFL next season.
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