Kendrick Bourne

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/kendrick-bourne

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Kendrick Bourne born?August 4, 1995
2. What is the current NFL team?San Francisco 49ers
3. What is the previous NFL team?New England Patriots
4. Who is Kendrick Bourne?Kendrick Bourne is a fast football player who plays wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers and has also played for the New England Patriots.
5. How did he get into the NFL if he wasn't drafted?He was not picked in the 2017 NFL Draft, but he signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent and worked hard to earn a spot on the team.

Contested Catch: A reception made while an opposing player is actively trying to prevent it.
Yards After Catch (YAC): The distance gained by a receiver after successfully catching a pass.
Defensive Coverage: The strategies and formations used by the defense to prevent the offense from advancing the ball.
Route Running: The specific path a receiver runs to get open for a pass.