Sanoussi Kane
{{Short description|American football player (born 2001)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2024}}
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| current_team = Baltimore Ravens
| number = 21
| position = Safety
| birth_date = {{birth date and age |2001|10|06|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Harlem, New York, U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lb = 210
| high_school = Blair Academy {{nowrap|(Blairstown, New Jersey)}}
| college = Purdue (2020–2023)
| draftyear = 2024
| draftround = 7
| draftpick = 250
| pastteams =
- Baltimore Ravens ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Active
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Sanoussi Kane (born October 6, 2001) is an American professional football safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers and was selected by the Ravens in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Early life
Kane was born on October 6, 2001, and grew up in Harlem, New York.{{Cite web|url=https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/04/11162958/TheBeast2024_MasterFile-8.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240411212702/https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2024/04/11162958/TheBeast2024_MasterFile-8.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 11, 2024|website=The Athletic|author=Brugler, Dane|date=April 2024|title=The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide|url-access=subscription|page=314}} He initially played soccer before trying out football in eighth grade. He attended Blair Academy in New Jersey and was a standout two-way football player, being a defensive back on defense. He also ran track and competed for the wrestling team at Blair. A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.{{Cite news |last=Carmin, Mike |date=June 29, 2019 |title=New Jersey defensive back Sanoussi Kane commits to Purdue football |url=https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/football/2019/06/29/new-jersey-defensive-back-sanoussi-kane-commits-purdue-football/1594789001/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |work=Journal & Courier}}
College career
Kane appeared in six games as a true freshman at Purdue in 2020, recording three tackles.{{Cite web |title=Sanoussi Kane |url=https://purduesports.com/sports/football/roster/sanoussi-kane/12201 |access-date=2024-06-30 |publisher=Purdue Boilermakers}} He then appeared in 13 games, one as a starter, in the 2021 season, making seven tackles.{{Cite web |last=Fezler, D. J. |date=September 9, 2022 |title='He's a Warrior': Sanoussi Kane Carving Out Role in Purdue Defense After Return From Injury |url=https://www.si.com/college/purdue/football/hes-a-warrior-sanoussi-kane-carving-out-role-in-purdue-defense-after-return-from-injury |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Sports Illustrated}} He had hip surgery in April 2022 but managed to come back in time for the season opener.{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-indianapolis-star/146290521/|newspaper=The Indianapolis Star|via=Newspapers.com|date=September 16, 2022|page=B6|title='Wish we had more guys like Sanoussi Kane'|author=Carmin, Mike}} {{Open access}} He started 12 of 14 games that year and led the team with 72 tackles, also having 4.5 tackles-for-loss and a sack.{{Cite web |last=Miller, Travis |date=August 12, 2023 |title=21 Days to Purdue Football: Sanoussi Kane |url=https://purdue.rivals.com/news/21-days-to-purdue-football-sanoussi-kane |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Rivals.com}} He was team captain as a senior in 2023 and was named honorable mention All-Big Ten Conference, being second on the team in tackles and first in pass breakups with seven.{{Cite news |last=King, Sam |date=April 24, 2024 |title=NFL draft projection: Purdue football safety Sanoussi Kane |url=https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/football/2024/04/24/where-does-purdues-sanoussi-kane-land-in-this-weeks-nfl-draft/73406630007/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |work=Journal & Courier}}{{Cite news |last=King, Sam |date=April 27, 2024 |title=Ravens pick S Sanoussi Kane in Round 7 of 2024 NFL Draft. Everything you need to know |url=https://www.jconline.com/story/sports/college/purdue/football/2024/04/27/ravens-pick-s-sanoussi-kane-in-2024-nfl-draft-7th-round-what-to-know/73482114007/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |work=Journal & Courier}} He entered the 2024 NFL draft after the season and ended his collegiate career with 161 tackles, 10 pass breakups and three forced fumbles.
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 11 5/8
| weight = 207
| dash = 4.52
| ten split = 1.50
| twenty split = 2.64
| shuttle = 4.32
| cone drill = 7.09
| vertical = 36.5
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 8
| bench = 12
| arm span = 31 1/8
| hand span = 9 1/2
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/videos/ravens-select-sanoussi-kane-with-no-250-pick-in-2024-draft |title=Ravens select Sanoussi Kane with No. 250 pick in 2024 draft |website=NFL.com |access-date=July 25, 2024}}{{Cite web |url=https://purduesports.com/news/2024/3/7/33-teams-attend-purdue-football-pro-day |title=33 Teams Attend Purdue Football Pro Day |website=PurdueSports.com |access-date=July 25, 2024}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1040924&DraftYear=2024 |title=2024 NFL Draft Scout Sanoussi Kane College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=May 2, 2024}}
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Kane was selected in the seventh round (250th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |last=Mink, Ryan |date=April 27, 2024 |title=Ravens Select Safety Sanoussi Kane in Seventh Round |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/sanoussi-kane-baltimore-ravens-nfl-draft-2024-safety-purdue |access-date=2024-06-30 |publisher=Baltimore Ravens}}
References
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External links
- [https://purduesports.com/sports/football/roster/sanoussi-kane/12201 Purdue Boilermakers bio]
- [https://www.baltimoreravens.com/team/players-roster/sanoussi-kane/ Baltimore Ravens bio]
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Category:American football safeties