- Kevin Kolb
Infobox NFLactive
|currentteam=Philadelphia Eagles
currentnumber=4
currentposition=Quarterback
birthdate=birth date and age|1984|8|24
birthplace=Victoria, Texas
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=225
debutyear=2007
debutteam=Philadelphia Eagles
highlights=
*College awards and honors
college=Houston
draftyear=2007
draftround=2
draftpick=36
pastteams=
*Philadelphia Eagles (2007-present)
statweek=5
statseason=2008
statlabel1=TD-INT
statvalue1=0-1
statlabel2=Passing yards
statvalue2=71
statlabel3=QB Rating
statvalue3=60.0
nfl=KOL105037Kevin Benjamin Kolb (born August 24, 1984 in
Victoria, Texas ) is anAmerican football quarterback for thePhiladelphia Eagles and is earmarked to beDonovan McNabb 's eventual successor.High School
While attending Stephenville High School in
Stephenville, Texas , Kolb (pronounced "cobb") was a two-time UIL District 8-4A offensive MVP. His most outstanding year was his senior year, 2002, in which he completed 206 of 321 passing attempts for 3,357 yards and 29 touchdowns. At the end of the 2002 season, he was selected Honorable Mention All-State and Second Team Academic All-State.College career
Kolb initially committed to Oklahoma State to play college football but rescinded this commitment when the
University of Houston hired head coachArt Briles , a former head coach at Stephenville High School.Kolb started at Houston as a true freshman in 2003, making his debut against
Rice University atRobertson Stadium . OnOctober 25 , Kolb accounted for over 400 yards passing and 100 yards rushing against Texas Christian, only the fourth time this feat has been achieved inDivision I-A . Kolb finished the season with 3,131 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and only 6 interceptions en route to a 7-6 record on the year, which ended with a 54-48 loss to the University of Hawaii in theHawaii Bowl .After a losing season in 2004, Kolb led the Cougars to a 6-5 regular-season record in 2005. He was named the Cougars' MVP [ [http://uhcougars.cstv.com/kevinkolb/personal/bio.html "Kevin Kolb Heisman Watch"] ] in the
Fort Worth Bowl in a 42-13 loss to Kansas.Kolb's signature college year was 2006, in which he threw 30 touchdowns and only four interceptions on the way to a 10-4 record and a
Conference USA championship. Kolb won the conference's offensive MVP, but Houston lost to South Carolina 44-36 in the Liberty Bowl. Kolb ended his career with 12,964 total passing yards, 5th all-time. He is also tied withBruce Gradkowski andAndrew Walter for 22nd all-time in touchdown passes with 85.Pro career
Philadelphia Eagles
The
Philadelphia Eagles selected Kolb, with their first pick in the2007 NFL Draft . The move was met with harsh criticism from fans, because the Eagles had a franchise quarterback inDonovan McNabb , and at the time two veteran backups inAJ Feely andKelly Holcomb . After his rookie season which he only saw action in the final minutes of a blowout, he was elevated to second string quarterback. His first regular season passing attempt was intercepted.Personal
Kolb married his wife Whitney Huddleston in February 2007 [cite news |first= |last= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Family ties are strong for QB Kolb |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20070506_Family_ties_are_strong_for_QB_Kolb.html |work=Philadelphia Inquirer |publisher= |date= |accessdate=2008-05-08 ] ; they reside in
Woolwich Township, New Jersey in suburban Philadelphia.Kolb majored in business entrepreneurship at the University of Houston.
References
External links
* [http://uhcougars.cstv.com/kevinkolb/ Kevin Kolb Heisman Watch at University of Houstom athletics site] .
* [http://www.ncaa.org/library/records/football/football_records_book/2006/2006_d1_football_records_book.pdf NCAA Division I-A records book (PDF file) at NCAA.org] .
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