Kerry Rhodes (born August 2, 1982 in Bessemer,
Alabama) is an American football player, who
currently plays free safety for the New York Jets in
the National Football League.
Kerry Rhodes was born in Bessemer, Alabama to
Jubrella and Jerome Rhodes and began playing
football at nine years old. Kerry was a starting
quarterback and honor student at Jess Lanier High
School in Bessemer. As a junior, he threw more than
1,500 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for 500
yards and three scores in 1998; guiding Lanier to a
10-2 record. During his senior season, Rhodes threw
for more than 1,600 yards and ran for another 850.
He was also selected Metro Player of the year and
first-team All-state in basketball of which he led
his team to the 6A title game.
