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Pos: RB
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 190
College: Idaho State
Years Rider: 4
Years Pro: 4

Hometown: Regina, Saskatchewan

2002 Preseason:  Not sure what to make of Nkeyasen's chances this season.  One of the few hometown Saskatchewan players still left on the roster with the departure of SB Dan Farthing and LB Randy Srochenski.   Has never seen a lot of action outside of special teams.

2001 Preaseason:  Will likely not get to see much playing time at runningback, now that RB Darren Davis has emerged.  Will still play a role on special teams.

2000:  Second-year Rider shows a lot of promise, but is biding his time playing special teams and returning kickoffs.  Had kickoff return duty revoked by head coach Cal Murphy last season after some fumbles, but was given them back this season by Danny Barrett.  Is small, but shows good acceleration.  Is an outside runner and needs work on running inside, pass catching and preventing fumbles to become more of a factor.

College:  Was Idaho State's leading rusher his senior season in 1998.   Went to Idaho State after starring at Thom Collegiate in Regina.  Missed most of 1996 with a broken ankle, but returned the next year to have a good season.

Personal:  Was born in Nigeria and grew up in Regina.  He was named Kennedy because his father admired the late U.S. President John F. Kennedy.