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John Kemp
DB · #29 ·
Height5'11"
Weight190 lbs
Est. eligibility2 yrs
Production index
Not rated
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedNov 2, 2026, 10:00 AM
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Background
Appeared in four games Appeared in two games Appeared in victories over Morgan State and Sacred Heart. First team all-conference defensive back… Holds the record for the longest play in school history, a 99-yard touchdown run… Helped Saint Ignatius win the Chicago Catholic League White Division in 2022 and advance to IHSA state final four. Father John Kemp was a defensive back and kick returner at Yale… Volunteered at homeless shelter and Misericordia Care and Service for people with disabilities.
Hometown
🏴Chicago, IL
High schoolSt. Ignatius
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Career path
- EnrolledJohn Kemp (DB) enrolled in Yale University
- CommittedAug 4, 2022John Kemp (DB) committed to Yale University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Yale University | 6 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Yale University | 4 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Yale University | 2 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Yale University | 2 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 14 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Nov 2, 2026