All Hall of Fame Members
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The 2024 Hall of Fame members: Susan Lawton (representing Glenn Rudacille, Sr), Carolyn Ford, Rita Lynn Gilman, Gregory Smith, Daninelle Derricott, Dr. John W. Kinney (representing Erron Kinney, Chris Martinez

*Glenn S. Rudacille, Sr

Coach

Football, Basketball, Baseball

The legendary Coach Glenn S. Rudacille Sr. (1959-1967) joined the newly formed Patrick Henry High School in 1959 and served as its first head coach for boys’ football, basketball, and baseball. He was the leader in starting the boys’ track program in 1962, and no matter what the sport, Coach Rudacille set a very high bar for work ethic and always led by example.

Coach Rudacille built a foundation for Patrick Henry athletics that would inspire young student-athletes to work hard and give their best in whatever challenge they faced, on and off the field. Coach Rudacille maintained these high standards throughout his distinguished 55-year coaching career, serving as a devoted coach, teacher, mentor, and father figure to countless individuals. 

Rudacille passed away on August 14, 2014, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Coaching Accolades

  • First Head Coach for Boys Baseball, Football, and Basketball

  • Successfully consolidated the athletic program for athletes from four high schools

  • First head coach for Boys Track

  • Won first four Tomato Bowl games 1959 to 1962

  • Compiled a 31-14-2 record for football in the first five years

  • Tied for first in the District for football with Colonial Heights in 1960

  • Boys’ Track won the district meet in 1962

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Coach Charles White, Tommy Latta, Don Tate, and Coach Glen Rudacille, Herald-Progress - August 27, 1964.
Coach Rudacille, Saxon, Farrell, Morgan, Webb, Flournoy, Adams, Street, Reece, Cauthorne, Harper (Tyson, the team's leading scorer is not pictured)
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A black-and-white photo of a young man with short hair, wearing a white shirt and a whistle around his neck, standing against a plain wall.
Two men in conversation, one wearing a trench coat and the other in a suit, with a vintage radio or audio device nearby, in a black-and-white setting.
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Black and white photo of a football team with players in uniforms and helmets, standing in three rows outdoors, with coaches on either side, trees, and power lines in the background.
Black and white photo of a football team with players in uniform and helmets, along with coaches. The team is posed in multiple rows outdoors, with some players standing and others sitting or kneeling. There is a person in the front left wearing a ja
Three young men in sports attire looking at a piece of paper outdoors in a grassy field.
A person in mid-air jumping over a hurdle while another person watches in a gymnasium with wooden bleachers and court lines.
J. Taylor, T. Carter, C. Jackson, D. Bremner, L. Owens, J. Markey, N. Puryear, J. Davis, M. Leonard, D. Reece, Latta, A. Cleaton, D. Durham, Coach Glenn Rudacille
A track team posing outdoors on a track field with leafless trees in the background. They are wearing matching jerseys and shorts. One adult man, possibly their coach or instructor, is standing on the right side.
Two men in suits stand near a door with glass panels engaged in a conversation or inspection.
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Black and white photograph of a football team, with players wearing jerseys and helmets, arranged in rows for a team photo.
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Records broken by PH in 1963
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Three young girls in matching uniforms with large bows in their hair, standing outdoors in front of a large pumpkin during autumn.

Evan “Topper” Davis

Class of 1961

Football, Basketball, Baseball

Evan “Topper” Davis enrolled at Patrick Henry when it opened in 1959, and he was captain for the Basketball, Baseball, and Football teams for both his years at Patrick Henry. Davis was the shooting guard on the basketball team, and he played quarterback on the football field. He was responsible for three touchdowns in the first Tomato Bowl, a 38-0 win for the Patriots.

During his senior year, the three teams he played for went 33-6-1. Davis was PH’s most outstanding athlete and was an all-metro selection for football and baseball. He was offered college scholarships in all three sports as well as several professional baseball offers. He attended and graduated from the University of Richmond on a baseball scholarship.

  • Enrolled at PH when it officially opened in 1959

  • Member of the first full graduating Class of 1961

  • Excelled in 3 sports: Pitcher, #2 Guard, and Quarterback,

  • Co-Captain of all 3 sports both years

  • Responsible for 3 touchdowns in the 1st Tomato Bowl on 10-21-1959, won by PH 38-0

  • Recognized as the most outstanding pitcher in the area, undefeated, and ERA of less than 1.00

  • All District in both football and baseball in his senior year

  • Awarded 12 letters in the 3 sports in his 4 high school years

  • Led all of his teams to a combined record of 33-6-1 his senior year

  • Awarded Most Outstanding Athlete in 1961

  • VP of the SCA his junior year and President his senior year

Collegiate/Professional

  • Scholarship offers to college in all 3 sports.

  • Professional baseball offers from several clubs including the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

  • Attended and graduated from the University of Richmond on a full baseball scholarship.

Athletic Hall of Fame logo featuring the letters 'PH' in the center, with a circular border that says 'Athletic Hall of Fame' and a banner below that reads 'Member Patriots'.
Text recounting the 1961 Patriots' District II Championship, highlighting team leadership, key players like Lloyd and Davis, and their performance in the tournament.
Front Row: Waleski, Halbleib, Jones, Murphy, Lloyd, Davis, Goodman, J. Bradford, Harris, and Ferguson. Back Row: D. Tate, R. Tate, Palmore, Matro, Stiles, Ruth, Andrews, Binnes, Eddleton, K. Bradford, and Coach Don Colley
Young boy in baseball uniform fielding a ground ball with a glove.
A basketball player wearing jersey number 15 attempting a shot, with a defender reaching up, near the basketball hoop inside a gymnasium.
Elected President of the school
Evan "Topper" Davis
Black and white photograph of five young men in football uniforms, standing on grass. The first team backfield consists of Davis, Gowen, Hutchinson, and Halbleib, with Davis holding a football.
Typed text about Patrick Henry football team's season, coaching staff, achievements, and spirit.
Davis had a 10.0 average and led the team from the foul line
Davis, Waleski, Johnson, Ruth, Gowen, Tate, Harris, Loving, Grubbs, Lloyd, and Halbleib compose the tough defensive line

Donald Lee Tate

Class of 1965

Football, Basketball, Track & Field

Donnie Tate was a three-sport athlete at Patrick Henry. He was a three-letterman in Basketball and in Track. He held the Virginia State Discus record for three years in a row between 1963 to 1965, where he beat his own record each year. In Football, Tate played both ways as a defensive end and the center. He was a captain for the team as well as a team MVP one year, and he was named to all-district and all-state teams.

Tate went on to play defensive end at the University of Miami, where, in 1966, he and Miami beat Virginia Tech in the Liberty Bowl. He transferred to West Texas A&M, played professional football for the Buffalo Bills and Houston Oilers. He also coached the D-Line at Division 2 Cameron University.

Football

  • Played Defensive End and Offensive Center; Most Valuable Player; Co-Captain 

  • All-District and All-State 

Track

  • Held State Discs Record - 3 years in a row (1963 - 150'7", 1964 - 163'1/2", 1965 - 164')

Basketball 

  • Played 1962-1964 

Collegiate

  • Played at the University of Miami (Football - Defensive End) 

  • Played in the 1966 Liberty Bowl with Miami and beat Virginia Tech 

  • Transferred to West Texas A&M 

Professional

  • Played one season with the Buffalo Bills (DE) and Houston Oilers 

Coaching

  • Coached D-Line (2 yrs) Cameron University 

Athletic Hall of Fame member patch with the letters 'PH' in red, surrounded by the text 'ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME' and 'MEMBER PATRIOTS' on a blue background.
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Black and white team photo of football players in uniform, with a coach or manager in a blue circle at the top left corner.
B Row: Ray Markey, Russ Palmore, Robert Ridout. F Row: Marvin Harris, Don Tate, Tom Gilman
Close-up of a newspaper clipping about Donald Tate's championship discus throw at Lexington on Saturday.
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Outstanding on defense for PH were Alvin Mills, Donnie Tate, Punk Walton and Jimmy Cobb
A young female ballet dancer and a young male ballet dancer performing ballet on stage, with a background text reading 'STUNT NIGHT' and a caption about Ann Sale teaching her friend.
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Great defense was the key in the Tech game and Don Tate of Beaverdam, VA, was a key factor in that
Don Tate...is one of 38 freshman football candidates at the University of Miami
Tate, a linebacker, led a defense which forced FSU club to go to the air

Carolyn Ford

Class of 1978

Basketball, Softball, Track & Field

Carolyn Ford was a four-year letter winner in Basketball, Track, and Softball. She was the center for the basketball team all four years and the catcher for the softball team for all four years. In track, she was the Long Jump State Champion in 1977 and was all-state in the Long Jump, High Jump, and in two team relays; the 880 and the mile.

Ford attended Lamar University, where she played basketball and is one of only three women to have her jersey retired. She was also on the Track team at Lamar, broke the national record in the high jump her freshman year, and then attended the U.S. Olympic Trials. She is a member of the Lamar University Cardinal Hall of Honor.

Ford is a U.S. Army veteran, where she played on the All-Army softball team and was selected as the Army Female Athlete of the Year.

  • 3 Sport Athlete: Basketball, Track & Field, and Softball

  • Scored the most points in a game 

  • High Jump and Long Jump records (still stand 45 years later)

College

  • Graduated Lamar University, Beaumont, TX

  • 2 Sport Athlete: Basketball, Track & Field (broke the US High Jump record as a Freshman), went to US Olympic Trials

  • Has a Lifetime Portrait in the Mildred “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias Museum in Texas

  • 1 of 3 Women selected in the 41-year history to have their Basketball jersey retired

  • Lamar University Cardinal Hall of Honor member

Military

  • Served over 20 Years in the US Army Desert Shield/Desert Storm era (honorably retired)

  • Held a Top Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance

  • Played on the All-Army Softball Team for 8 Years; Selected All-Armed Forces All-Star; Selected Army Female Athlete of the Year

  • All-American 8 times

Athletic Hall of Fame logo featuring the words 'Member Patriots' with a red and white emblem and a navy background.
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A basketball player wearing jersey number 41 about to take a free throw in a gymnasium with a few spectators seated in the bleachers.
Young girl in a basketball uniform kneeling on a gym floor next to a basketball, with large letter P and H visible on the wall behind her.
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Caroline Ford practicing her shot during an afternoon workout in a gymnasium.
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A young girl named Carolyn Ford jumps outdoors while a group of people watch.
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Poster of Carolyn Ford in a basketball uniform, posing and looking to the side. Smaller inset photo of her facing forward.
Three women standing and holding bouquets of flowers wrapped with red ribbons, with seating and spectators in the background.
A young female basketball player jumping to shoot the ball on an indoor court.
Black-and-white photo of a girls' basketball team with their coach, under a sign reading 'Girl's Basketball', taken in a gymnasium.
List of athletes and their honors, including Hall of Honor inductions, walkway of champions, and tournament participation, with names, years, and achievements.
A text document about Carolyn Ford, a track and field athlete and women's basketball player, including her achievements, records, and awards.
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A young girl in a basketball uniform holding a basketball on a court, with a logo reading 'LU' in the background.
Athletic Hall of Fame member patch featuring the PH Patriots logo and a red banner with 'Member' written on it.
A red poster with a white basketball jersey numbered 24 and the name 'Lamar' on it, honoring Carolyn Ford from 1978 to 1982.
A young person in a sports uniform standing on a grassy field, carrying a yellow sports bag, with other children in the background.
Two military officers, a woman and a man, in dress uniform standing outdoors in front of a modern building.

Rita Lynn Gilman

Class of 1988

Basketball, Softball

Rita Lynn Gilman was a four-year starter in both Basketball and Softball for the Patriots. The teams she played on had a combined record of 134-30 (.817), and Rita Lynn was the 1988 Richmond Times Dispatch Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year. In basketball, Gilman made All-Colonial District and All-Central Region teams twice. She made the all-tournament teams in districts and the regionals and was the district tournament MVP. In softball, she was a three-time All-Colonial District and All-Central Region performer and was the PH MVP award winner three times.

Gilman received a scholarship and played Basketball at the University of Richmond.

Basketball

  • 4-year Varsity Starter - teams compiled a 74-12 record 

  • 2-time First Team All-Colonial District and All-Central Region

  • All-Tournament Team in District & Region; District Tournament MVP

  • All-Academic Team

  • PHHS team awards; Coach’s Award Trophy (10th); Best Offensive Player Trophy (11th); Most Valuable Player Trophy (12th)

Softball

  • 4-year Varsity Starter; Teams compiled a 60-18 record 

  • 3-time First Team All-Colonial District & All-Central Region Pitcher

  • All-Academic Team

  • PHHS team awards: Trophy for Best Pitcher in Tournament Play (9th); Most Valuable Player Trophy - (10th, 11th, 12th)

Awards & Accolades

  • 1988 Richmond Times Dispatch Female Scholar Athlete of the Year

  • Graduated 6th out of 282 Class of 1988 (4.072 GPA)

Collegiate

  • Basketball Scholarship to the  University of Richmond

  • CAA (Colonial Athletic Association) All-Academic Team - 1989

Athletic Hall of Fame member badge for the Patriots with the P and H initials in the center.
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A young woman in a red basketball uniform, kneeling on a basketball court with a Wilson basketball in front of her.
A girls' basketball game with four players in action, two from each team, wearing uniforms number 3, 1, 10, and 1, on a basketball court.
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Black and white photo of a women's basketball game with a player in mid-air attempting a shot surrounded by defenders at the basket.
A young woman with curly hair smiling as she reaches up to touch a basketball net inside a gymnasium, with a man in the background watching.
A girls' basketball team dressed in red uniforms, with six players standing and two kneeling in front holding a basketball.
A young girl in a Patriots basketball uniform holding a basketball in a gymnasium.
Young girl in a softball uniform standing on grass with a glove in her left hand and a ball in her right, in front of a chain-link fence.
Black and white photo of a young woman in a softball uniform with 'Lady Patriots' on the shirt, standing outdoors with a softball on the ground nearby, and a glove in her hand.
A female instructor kneels on the ground helping a young girl with her softball grip inside a batting cage at an indoor sports facility.
A woman with blonde hair and blue eyes wearing a black top with white piping, smiling against a white background.
Young softball player in mid-throw on field, dressed in a uniform.
A young softball player in a black t-shirt and shorts, wearing a baseball glove, is in the middle of throwing a pitch on a field.
Young softball player in uniform crouched with a glove in front of a red wall with 'PH' in white letters.
Rita Lynn Gilman, star basketball and softball player (and student) ... has accepted an athletic scholarship to play basketball at the University of Richmond

Gregory S. Smith, Jr

Class of 1993

Basketball

Gregory Smith was a four-year letter winner in Basketball at Patrick Henry. He was All-District twice and added All-Metro and All-State honors his senior year. He is on the 1,000-point scorer list for Patrick Henry and was a three-year captain for the team.

Smith played basketball for four years at the University of Delaware, was described as a “smooth scoring machine,” and was a three-year captain for the Blue Hens as well. He was inducted into the University of Delaware Hall of Fame in 2010, and when he graduated, he held eleven school records in basketball. Smith averaged a double-double his senior year, and after 27 years, he is still ranked 4th in both all-time scoring and rebounding at UD.

The year after he graduated, Greg played professional basketball in Greece.

Basketball

  • Four-year letterman

  • All–District - 1991-1992 and 1992-19193; All–Metro - 1992-93; All State - 1992-1993

  • Finished career at PH with 1,235 points

  • AAU All-American in 1990

Collegiate/Professional

University of Delaware (Class of 1997)

  • Four-year starter 

  • 1st team All-American East Conference (1994-1995 & 1995-1996)

  • 1st player in America East Conference history to lead the league in scoring, rebounding, and field goal percentage in the same season (1996-1997)

  • 1st player at  the University of Delaware in over 30 years to average a double-double (1996-1997)

  • Runner-up for the American East Conference Player of the Year (1996-1997)

  • Was the UD Outstanding Senior Male Athlete of the Year (1996-1997)

Professional

  • Played professionally in France (1997-1998)

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A basketball player wearing a jersey with the name 'Patriot' and number 44 is jumping to shoot or take a shot during a game, with opposing players nearby.
Five basketball players in team uniforms standing on a staircase.
A young boy reaching for a basketball during a game or practice, with other players and spectators in the background.
A basketball player in a jersey numbered 44 shooting a basketball, surrounded by other players attempting to block the shot, in a black-and-white photo.
A black-and-white photo of a basketball game with players in action, one player shooting the ball while others are defending.
A black-and-white photo of a basketball game featuring three players. One player is in motion with the ball, while two others are defending.
Two basketball players jumping to grab a rebound during a game, with one wearing jersey number 23 and the other jersey number 14.
Two young men in basketball uniforms labeled 'Patriot' with the numbers 12 and 4, standing on a basketball court during a game, with spectators seated behind them.
Two young male basketball players standing on a basketball court, wearing jerseys, with spectators in the background.
Black and white photograph of a basketball game showing a player jumping to shoot the ball, with other players reaching up to block or defend.
Two basketball players competing for the ball during a game, one jumping and the other reaching up for a shot.
A basketball player in a white jersey and shorts dribbling the ball while guarding an opponent.
A basketball player in a white Delaware jersey and shorts with the number 32 is walking down the stairs, surrounded by cheering fans. Some fans are clapping, and a woman is holding a basketball. The crowd appears excited and happy.
Basketball player in white and yellow uniform holding basketball tightly during game.
Two basketball players in Delaware jerseys, one smiling and the other with his back turned, celebrating on the court.
A basketball player wearing a jersey with the number 32 shooting a basketball on the court.
A basketball player in a uniform with the number 32 is jumping to shoot the ball, while a defender tries to block the shot in a gymnasium.

Daninelle Derricott was a three-year letterman in both Basketball and Football. In basketball, Derricott was All-District in 1994 and 1995 and was the leading scorer in the district both years. He was the district tournament MVP in 1995 and is on the 1000-point scorer list at Patrick Henry. In Football, he garnered many all-district, all-metro, and all-region honors, culminating in being the 1995 Virginia State Player of the Year.

Derricott continued his football career at Marshall University, where he was a three-time all-MAC performer and is tied for second all-time for interceptions with 13 during his career.

After graduating from Marshall, he played in the CFL for the Montreal Alouettes, where he was a Grey Cup Champion and an All-Canadian League performer.

Daninelle Derricott

Class of 1995

Basketball, Football

Football 

  • Three–year letterman 

  • All–District 1994, 1995; All–Region, Metro, State 1995

  • Hanover County, District, Region, Metro, State Player of the Year 1995

  • All-time interception leader - 1995 

Basketball

  • Three-year letterman

  • All–District 1994, 1995; District Scoring Leader 1994, 1995; District Tournament MVP 1995

  • 1000-Point Scorer

Collegiate

Marshall University - Class of 2001

  • Hall of Fame Inductee 2016

  • 1st team All MAC 1998, 1999, 2000

  • Tied for 2nd all-time interceptions (13)

  • 2nd in the nation for interceptions - 1998

  • 60 tackles as a sophomore

  • Career statistics: 167 tackles, 132 solo tackles, 15 for a loss, 30 pass breakups, 13 interceptions, 5 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries

  • Ranked #21 all–time for interceptions in the MAC

  • Graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management

Professional

Montréal Alouettes 2002 – 2004     

  • Grey Cup Champions; All–Canadian League; 7 interceptions

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Daninelle Derricot in the Herald-Progress on December 16, 2004 - photo by Doug Buerlein
Black and white photograph of a young man with a serious expression, short hair, and wearing a dark shirt.
"I was looking at their film, and I saw that their ends came down on our fullback on the dive option," explained Derricott
PH quarterback Daninelle Derricott (1) hands off to O'Neill Terrell during the first half against Atlee
Young man in a basketball jersey smiling, standing on a basketball court with spectators in the background.
Four basketball players on the court during a game, with some spectators in the background. One player wears a uniform with the number 44, another with 12, and a third with 3.
Two basketball players in jerseys with 'Patriot' on them at an indoor game, holding paper awards with spectators in the background.
Group photo of the Patrick Henry football team from 1994, with players in blue jerseys on a football field with a scoreboard in the background.
A group of young male football players and their coach posing outdoors on a sports field, wearing blue uniforms with some numbers visible.
Details about a football game between Patrick Henry and Caroline Cavaliers, including game time, location, and team records, with player and coach information, and historical context.
PH quarterback Daninelle Derricott sets up for a long pass
Newspaper clipping titled 'Player of the Week' featuring Daninelle Derricott, a senior quarterback, with a small headshot photograph, stats about recent football performance, including 8 carries for 90 yards and 2 touchdowns, and mention of the previ
A football game with players in uniform, one player tackling another on the field.
Black and white photograph of a football game showing a quarterback attempting to avoid a defender. The quarterback is labeled Daninelle Derricott and the defender is labeled Chad Porter. The players are in action on the field.
"When we play, like we can play, nobody can stop us," said Derricott
A black and white photo of a football game showing a player with the number 1 running with the ball, while a defender on the ground attempts to reach him.
A man with a dark beard and mustache wearing a gray suit and black shirt, smiling in front of a tiled wall.
Screenshot of a digital sports hall of fame profile for Dani Derricott with a photo of a football player, induction year 2016, class of 2000.

Erron Kinney

Class of 1995

Football, Basketball

Erron Kinney was a three-year letter winner in both football and basketball. In basketball, he made the All-District team twice. In football, Erron was ranked as one of the top TE’s in the country and was a key offensive weapon for the 1994 State Championship Football team. His senior year, Erron was All-Metro, Regional, and State and was selected to play in the Virginia East-West All-Star Game.

Erron went on to play at the University of Florida, where he was a four-year letter winner, played in four straight bowl games, and received several honors both at Florida and nationally. Erron was chosen by the Tennessee Titans in the 3rd round of the 2000 NFL Draft and enjoyed a seven-year career with the Titans.

Football

  • Three–year letterman 

  • All–District  - 1994; All–District, Region, Metro, and State - 1995

  • Regarded as one of the nation's top tight end prospects in 1994. A SuperPrep All-America selection and named one of the top 15 tight ends in the nation. SuperPrep also selected him as the second-best prospect in the state of Virginia

  • Named one of the top 12 tight ends in the country by National Recruiting Advisor

  • Kinney led the PH team to the Division 5 state title. During his time at Patrick Henry, he had 35 catches for 784 yards (22.4 per catch) with 11 TDs in 1994 after catching 26 passes for 531 yards and seven TDs as a junior

  • Selected to play in the Virginia East-West All-Star Game

Basketball

  • Three-year letterman; All-District - 1994 and 1995

    Collegiate

University of Florida (1995 - 2000)

  • A four-time letter winner

  • Played in 45 regular-season games with 15 starts for 1,597 plays. 

  • Played in the 1997 Sugar Bowl, 1998 Citrus Bowl, 1999 Orange Bowl, and 2000 Citrus Bowl

  • 39 career pass receptions for 507 yards (13.0 avg.) and five TDs. 

  • Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll in 1996 and 1998 

  • Selected to play in the Senior Bowl and the Florida All-Star Gridiron Classic

  • Received UF's Fifth-Year Team Player Award on offense 

Professional

Tennessee Titans

  • The Tennessee Titans selected Kinney in the third round (68th pick overall) of the 2000 NFL draft, and he played for the Titans from 2000 to 2006.

  • In 2005, he had a career year, hauling in fifty-five receptions for 543 yards.

  • Kinney suffered a knee injury in training camp before the 2006 season and was released by the Titans in March 2007.

  • He finished his seven-year NFL career with 178 receptions for 1,750 yards (an average of 9.8 yards per reception) and ten touchdowns.

Other

  • 2003 ESPN Act of Kindness Award 

Athletic Hall of Fame member badge with PH logo, red banner labeled 'MEMBER,' and 'PATRIOTS' at the bottom.
Erron Kinney proudly displays the plaque he received for being a member of the University of Florida’s 1996 National Championship and SEC Championship football team. Herald-Progress June 5, 1997 - photo by Stephen Katz
Photograph of a 1994 football team posing on a football field with helmets and uniforms, with a scoreboard and trees in the background.
Three men celebrating while holding a trophy, with the middle man looking directly at the camera.
Erron Kinney hustles for yardage
Two young football players in uniform are celebrating, one holding a trophy with a bowl on top.
Two football players in uniform at a football game, with other players in the background.
Football player in a blue jersey on the field during a game, with a crowd in the background.
Black and white photo of a football game showing a player running with the ball, number 88, surrounded by teammates and opponents, with a sign that reads 'Wednesday, November 24, 1954' at the top.
An honor student and sports editor of his high school newsletter...
Black and white photo of a young man named Erron Kinney, with accompanying text from a sports article discussing his football career and prospects.
Two basketball players, one in a white jersey number 34, jump to block a shot near the basketball hoop in a gymnasium, with spectators in the background.
A black-and-white photo of a football player wearing jersey number 88, holding a football, running on the field with a helmet and pads, with a teammate or coach nearby. The name 'Erron Kinney' is printed at the bottom.
A football player wearing a navy blue jersey with the number 88, holding a football.
Two football players from the Florida Gators team, dressed in blue uniforms with orange helmets, are celebrating together on the field.
Football player in red jersey and white pants running on the field.
Football player wearing jersey number 88 crossing the goal line with a football, celebrating a touchdown at a stadium with other players and spectators in the background.
Close-up of a football player in a Tennessee Titans uniform with a serious expression, on a football field.
American football player in a Titans uniform holding a football.
Football player in white and blue uniform running with the ball while being tackled by a player in orange and black uniform.
Football players on the field during a game, with one in a white jersey kneeling and others standing nearby.
Kinney, known as Deedle around Ashland, caught three TD passes--all in the second half
Football player in white jersey with orange helmet, number 88, crouching on the field during a game.
A collage featuring four images: a man in a fire department shirt, a football player in a jersey, a man in a firefighter uniform, and a firefighter in gear inside a fire station. There is a large bold text overlay with the name 'ERRON KINNEY' and a r