Easley, Kenny
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Sons of Westwood: Bruin Legends
KENNY EASLEY
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Played free safety from 1977-1980. Moved to starter in the second game of his true freshman year.
- Ranks first in UCLA for career interceptions (19)
- Ranks fourth in UCLA for career tackles (374).
- Selected by Seattle Seahawks in first round (fourth pick overall) of 1981 NFL Draft.
- Played in five Pro Bowls and was an All-Pro Selection four times.
- AFC Defensive Player of the Year in 1984.
ACCOLADES
- Jersey No. 5 Retired.
- UCLA's Rookie of the Year in 77.
- Earned Sportsmanship Award in the 1978 Fiesta Bowl[1].
- UCLA's MVP in 78.
- UCLA's Defensive MVP in 79 and 80.
- Three-time Concensus first-team All-American.(1978-80).
- Four-time All-League selection (1977-80).
- Finished 9th in Heisman Trophy voting in 80.
- Inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991.
- Inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1991.
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