Kevin Vickerson - Defensive Analyst - Football Support Staff

Kevin Vickerson

Title:
Defensive Analyst
Email:
football@msu.edu
Phone Number:
355-1647

Former Spartan defensive end Kevin Vickerson, who played eight seasons in the NFL, is in his third year as a defensive analyst for the Spartans in 2023.

A four-year letterman from 2001-04, Vickerson saw action in 45 games at MSU, including 19 starting assignments. He finished his career with 119 tackles (81 solos, 38 assists), including 24.5 for losses (99 yards) and 8.5 sacks (58 yards).

Vickerson appeared in all 12 games during the 2004 season, including 11 starts at defensive tackle. He enjoyed a productive senior year, recording career highs in tackles, tackles for losses and sacks. He led the defensive line and ranked seventh overall in tackles with 46 (31 solos, 15 assists). Vickerson also paced the Spartans in tackles for losses (10.5 for 39 yards), sacks (4.5 for 29 yards) and quarterback hits (7). He registered seven stops in the win over No. 4 Wisconsin, including a sack (6 yards), and recorded eight tackles each vs. Notre Dame and Rutgers, matching his career high (vs. Minnesota, 2002). He produced a career-best four tackles for losses (6 yards) against the Irish.

The Detroit native was selected in the seventh round (No. 216 overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins and went on to spend eight seasons in the NFL, including time with Tennessee (2007-09), Denver (2010-13) and Kansas City (2014). He played in 86 career games in the NFL, including 44 starts, to go along with 166 tackles and 6.5 sacks.

Before attending Michigan State, Vickerson earned PrepStar All-America honors and all-state accolades as a senior at Detroit King High School, tallying 97 tackles, including 26 for losses with 17 sacks.