San Francisco 49ers
2023 Courage Award Winner
- Position DT
- Height 6-5
- Weight 319 lbs
- NFL Exp. 4 yrs
In 2021, Kinlaw was ruled out in Week One due to a knee injury. He played in Week Two through Week Five but was placed on the Injured Reserve List for a season-ending knee injury. Following surgery for his sprained ACL, Kinlaw encountered a setback in 2022 with swelling and fluid buildup in his knee. Due to this, Kinlaw was sidelined for the remainder of the season and forced to undergo an additional surgery
Since his surgeries, Kinlaw spent his 2023 offseason at the facility working out and rehabbing his body to ensure he was ready for the upcoming season. He went on to appear in a career-high 17 regular season games in addition to all three postseason contests. Kinlaw’s success this past season is no surprised to his coaches and teammates because of the constant commitment and drive he showed to get healthy during his recovery. With the help of Kinlaw on the defensive front, the 49ers held opposing offenses to 89.7 rushing yards per game in 2023, which ranked third in the NFL.
Javon Kinlaw
2023 Ed Block Courage Award Winner
In 2021, Kinlaw was ruled out in Week One due to a knee injury. He played in Week Two through Week Five but was placed on the Injured Reserve List for a season-ending knee injury. Following surgery for his sprained ACL, Kinlaw encountered a setback in 2022 with swelling and fluid buildup in his knee. Due to this, Kinlaw was sidelined for the remainder of the season and forced to undergo an additional surgery
Since his surgeries, Kinlaw spent his 2023 offseason at the facility working out and rehabbing his body to ensure he was ready for the upcoming season. He went on to appear in a career-high 17 regular season games in addition to all three postseason contests. Kinlaw’s success this past season is no surprised to his coaches and teammates because of the constant commitment and drive he showed to get healthy during his recovery. With the help of Kinlaw on the defensive front, the 49ers held opposing offenses to 89.7 rushing yards per game in 2023, which ranked third in the NFL.
| Position | DT |
|---|---|
| Height | 6-5 |
| Weight | 319 lbs |
| College | South Carolina |
| NFL Experience | 4 years |
Past Winners
- 2022 - Mike McGlinchey
- 2021 - Dontae Johnson
- 2020 - Jason Verrett
- 2019 - Solomon Thomas
- 2018 - Richard Sherman
- 2017 - Marquise Goodwin
- 2016 - Glenn Dorsey
- 2015 - NaVorro Bowman
- 2014 - Kassim Osgood
- 2013 - Jonathan Goodwin
- 2011 - Alex Smith
- 2010 - Justin Smith
- 2009 - Shawntae Spencer
- 2008 - Manny Lawson
- 2007 - Eric Heitmann
- 2006 - Frank Gore
- 2005 - Jeremy Newberry
- 2004 - Jamie Winborn
- 2002 - Tony Parrish
- 2001 - Lance Shulters
- 2000 - Garrison Hearst
- 1999 - Bryant Young
- 1998 - Jerry Rice
- 1997 - Jesse Sapolu
- 1996 - William Floyd
- 1995 - Dennis Brown
- 1994 - Harris Barton
- 1993 - Don Griffin
- 1992 - Eric Davis
- 1991 - David Waymer
- 1990 - Mike Sherrard
- 1989 - Chet Brooks
- 1988 - Eric Wright
- 1987 - Mike Wilson
- 1986 - Joe Montana
- 1985 - Keena Turner
- 1984 - Ronnie Lott
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