Kony joined the Cowboys during the 2018 preseason, but was cut.
He’d then sign with the Raiders, but again would be cut before the end of the year.
The next year Kony was selected by and signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL20.
With the season cancelled due to COVID after 5 games, Kony finished with 9 tackles, 2 TFL, and half a sack.
He spent a season then in the CFL with the Argos from 2021 to the end of camp in 2022.
With that it was off for a month with the Vegas Knight Hawks of the IFL.
And then finally another 3 months with the Edmonton Elks before the end of the 2022 season.
NOTES:
Well I had reloaded on Kony after meeting him in person at the Houston Roughnecks team meet and greet for season ticket holders and I was hopeful the league would pick back up in 2021 but unfortunately COVID finished off the XFL20. So I held onto this post and eventually forgot about it.
A few things about Kony. I think if he had found a spot on a team primarily as a situational starter or designated pass rusher, he might’ve stuck around longer at his different stops. It takes a genius of a DC to unlock potential and Kony had plenty of that- as evidenced in his Super Bowl 50 performance when he logged 3 sacks, forced a fumble and made an interception.
I really also relate to the big guy as he has struggled with depression after the loss of his father and sister, and while he was with the Roughnecks, he opened up about it and his battle with it.
Well I should count my blessings I got him once when the players were signing at Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Rim, but I really wanted him on his AAF base card. Buoyed by the success I had with Derron Smith, I figured I’d be able to square Zack away. Unfortunately it’s been nothing but a zero-burger from him. I even tracked down his work place and shot him a card, but no dice.
Chris Carter played Safety for the University of Texas from 1993-’96.
He intercepted 13 passes for a school record 261 yards over his time in Austin.
Selected in the 3rd round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
Didn’t see significant playing time as a starter until 1999.
Started a career high 15 contests and had 70 total tackles, a sack, 2 fumble recoveries, and 3 interceptions.
Signed with Bengals in 2000, and posted 66 total tackles, a sack, a pick, and 2 forced fumbles in 10 starts.
Only a situational starter in 2001 with 4 starts, but still managed 59 total tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, and a pick.
Played a final season in 2002 with the expansion Houston Texans.
NOTES:
Chris has a great autograph! I had forgotten he was one of the first Longhorns to play for the Texans during their inaugural season in 2002. He’s got a few cards floating around in the wild. I may try him at some point.
He had a quiet NFL career, but ended up dressing for 92 contests, starting 29 over 6 years.
TAC
SAC
FUM
INT
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
219
4.0
5
5
29
4.4
0
10
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