Kyries Hebert

Infobox NFLactive


name=Kyries Hebert
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currentteam=Cincinnati Bengals
currentnumber=34
currentpositionplain=Safety
birthdate=birth date and age|1980|10|9
birthplace=Eunice, Louisiana
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=220
debutyear=
debutteam=
highlights=
* 2x All-Louisiana (1999-2000)
* Second-team All-Sun Belt (2001)
college=Louisiana-Lafayette
undrafted=2002
pastteams=
* Minnesota Vikings (2002)*
* Houston Texans (2002)
* Ottawa Renegades (2004-2005)
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2005)*
* Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2006-2007)
* Cincinnati Bengals (2008-present)*:*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
status=Active
nfl=HEB633435

Kyries Hebert [KY-ris EH-bare] (born October 9, 1980 in Eunice, Louisiana) is an American football safety for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette.

Prior to joining the Bengals in January 2008, Hebert played in the Canadian Football League for the previous four years.

Early years

Hebert attended Eunice High School in Eunice, Louisiana and was a letterman in football, basketball, and track & field. In track & field, he set the school record in the high jump.

College career

He attended college in Lafayette, Louisiana where he was a standout defensive back for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns. In each of his three seasons between 1999 and 2001 he led the team in tackles made. He also played in every game during this period.

Professional career

Early NFL career

In April 2002, Hebert signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He was released in September at the end of training camp. He was later signed by the Houston Texans and was on the active roster for their final game of the 2002 season. He was released by the Texans in 2003.

Ottawa Renegades

Hebert then moved up North to Canada where he played in the 2004 and 2005 seasons with the Ottawa Renegades. He quickly became one of the most feared hitters and Special Teams players in the CFL. In December 2005, Hebert signed a controversial five-year contract with Ottawa that would have made him one of the highest paid Defensive players in the CFL. However, the Ottawa organization folded and it appeared that Hebert was going to become a free agent and eligible to pursue the NFL.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

That all changed in April 2006 when the Winnipeg Bombers claimed Hebert off of waivers from Ottawa just as Hebert was about to sign a new contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. After appealing the claim with the CFL Players Association, Hebert agreed to a settlement contract for two years with Winnipeg. In the 2007 season, an Hebert led defense helped Winnipeg reach the Grey Cup.

Return to the NFL

The story came full circle on December 31, 2007, when Hebert signed a two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.

External links

* [http://bengals.com/team/player.asp?player_id=185 Cincinnati Bengals bio]
* [http://www.bluebombers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=246&Itemid=162 Winnipeg Blue Bombers bio]