Bio

Kevin Dockery was born in Memphis, TN. In 2006, Dockery signed with the New York Giants. His first career interception was a 96-yard return for a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in week 7 of the 2006 NFL season. He finished his rookie season with 35 tackles, two interceptions, and seven pass deflections in 14 games. In 2007, Dockery played in 13 games recording 46 tackles, eight passes defended and a forced fumble. In 2008, Dockery recorded his third career interception and in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles, he recovered a field goal blocked by Justin Tuck and returned it 71 yards for his second career touchdown.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Dockery has played in 40 regular season games with 5 starts and 4 postseason games...Career totals include 109 tackles (77 solo), 3 interceptions - including 1 he returned 96 yards for a touchdown - 21 passes defensed and 17 special teams tackles...Dockery also has 11 tackles (7 solo), 2 passes defensed and 3 special teams tackles in the postseason.

  • In 2008, played in 13 games with 1 starts and played in the NFC Divisional Playoff game vs. Philadelphia...Missed games vs. Dallas, at Philadelphia and vs. Baltimore due to a to transverse process fracture...Finished with 34 tackles (23 solo), 1 interception, 7 passes defensed...Had a season-high 7 tackles (6 solo), 2 passes defensed and 1 QB hurry in action as the nickel corner vs. Cincinnati (9/21)...Got his only interception of the season vs. Seattle (10/5) when he picked off a Matt Hasselbeck pass for Bobby Engram in the 3rd quarter and returned it 44 yards...Scored his 2nd career touchdown on a 71-yard blocked field goal return vs. Philadelphia (12/7).

  • Started at left cornerback in the season finale at Minnesota (12/28) and finished with 6 tackles (5 solo)...Intercepted a Donovan McNabb pass for DeSean Jackson in the 2nd quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Philadelphia (1/11)...Also had 5 tackles.

  • In 2007, played in 13 games with 4 starts and played in 2 postseason games...Missed game vs. Green Bay (9/16) with an ankle injury and was slowed late in the season with a hip injury...Started at left cornerback vs. the Jets (10/7) and at right cornerback at Chicago (12/2), at Philadelphia (12/9) and vs. Washington (12/16)...Finished the regular season with 39 tackles (27 solo), 8 passes defensed and 1 forced fumble...Had 6 tackles and 1 pass defensed in the post season.

  • Made his first career start vs. the Jets and finished with 3 tackles (1 solo) and 1 pass defensed...Had 3 solo tackles in nickel and dime packages in Super Bowl XLII.

  • As a rookie in 2006, played in 14 games in the nickel and dime packages...Was one of 7 players to tie for the team lead with 2 interceptions...Finished with 36 tackles (27 solo), 2 interceptions, 6 passes defensed and 4 special teams tackles.

  • At Dallas (10/23), picked off a Tony Romo pass for his 1st career interception, which he returned 96 yards for a touchdown in the 4th quarter...Dockery's return tied for the 4th-longest in Giants history and was the team's longest since Lawrence Taylor scored on a 97-yard return at Detroit on Nov. 25, 1982.

  • Recorded 8 tackles (4 solo), 4 passes defensed and 1 interception in action in nickel and dime packages at Carolina (12/10)...Intercepted his 2nd pass of the season when he picked off a Chris Weinke throw in the 4th quarter.


FUN FACTS ABOUT KEVIN DOCKERY

  • Date of birth ~ 1/9/84

  • Favorite color ~ Blue

  • Favorite food ~ Cheeseburger

  • Favorite city ~ New York, because there's so much opportunity there and so many doors just waiting to be opened. I like to say its the city where dreams come true.

  • Favorite TV show ~ Martin

  • Favorite comedian ~ My man Money Mike "Katt Williams"

  • Favorite artist ~ Jay-Z and Lil Wayne

  • Favorite movie ~ Remember the Titans