Kentavius Street

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Kentavius Street
Street with the San Francisco 49ers in 2020
Chicago Bears
PositionDefensive end
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1996-05-08) May 8, 1996
Douglas, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High schoolJ.H. Rose (Greenville, North Carolina)
CollegeNC State (2014–2017)
NFL draft2018: 4th round, 128th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles125
Sacks10.5
Forced fumbles1
Fumble recoveries1
Pass deflections2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kentavius Rakevian Street (born May 8, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack.[1]

Early life and college career

Street played defensive end and tight end at Junius H. Rose High School in Greenville, North Carolina. A 4-star defensive end recruit, Street committed to NC State to play college football over offers from Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Miami, and Ole Miss, among others.[2]

Street played for NC State from 2014-2017. After being used in a backup and rotational role as a freshman, he was a three-year starter along the defensive line from his sophomore through senior seasons. In 50 career games at NC State, Street recorded 119 total tackles, nine sacks, two forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries.[3]

Street was invited to, and participated in, the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, and also participated in NC State’s pro day alongside defensive line teammates Bradley Chubb, BJ Hill, and Justin Jones.[4]

On April 4, 2018, Street tore his ACL during a private pre-draft workout for the New York Giants, raising questions among scouts surrounding his draft stock as he would be unable to play during his rookie season.[5][6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄4 in
(1.89 m)		 280 lb
(127 kg)		 32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		 10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		 6 ft 6+3⁄4 in
(2.00 m)		 4.87 s 1.67 s 2.79 s 28 reps
All values from NFL Combine[7][8]

San Francisco 49ers

Despite the torn ACL suffered weeks before the draft, Street was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round (128th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.[9] He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list on September 1, 2018 due to his torn ACL, and did not play at all as a rookie accordingly.[10]

On September 1, 2019, Street was placed on injured reserve after another knee injury required arthroscopic surgery.[11][12] He was designated for return from injured reserve on December 4, 2019, and began practicing with the team again. He was activated on December 14, 2019.[13] He was placed back on injured reserve on January 10, 2020.[14] Without Street, the 49ers reached Super Bowl LIV, but lost 31–20 to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was placed on the active/physically unable to perform list at the start of training camp on July 28, 2020,[15] and added back to the active roster seven days later.[16]

New Orleans Saints

On March 18, 2022, Street signed with the New Orleans Saints.[17]

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 30, 2023, Street signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on a one–year deal.[18]

Atlanta Falcons

On October 31, 2023, Street, along with a 2025 seventh-round pick, was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick.[19] He re-signed with the team on March 18, 2024.[20]

On August 26, 2025, Street was released by the Falcons as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[21][22] He was promoted to the active roster on November 14.[23]

Chicago Bears

On March 13, 2026, Street signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears.[24]

References

  1. ^ Giglio, Joe (April 9, 2018). "Former NC State defensive end Kentavius Street will come back 'better than ever' from knee injury". The News & Observer. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  2. ^ https://247sports.com/recruitment/kentavius-street-27124/recruitinterests/
  3. ^ https://gopack.com/sports/football/roster/kentavius-street/4767
  4. ^ https://amp.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article205826719.html
  5. ^ https://www.nfl.com/news/prospect-kentavius-street-tears-acl-during-giants-workout-0ap3000000925106
  6. ^ https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2769403-kentavius-street-nfl-draft-2018-scouting-report-for-san-francisco-49ers-pick
  7. ^ "Kentavius Street Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  8. ^ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Kentavius Street College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  9. ^ Fann, Joe (April 28, 2018). "San Francisco 49ers Draft N.C. State Defensive Lineman Kentavius Street". 49ers.com. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  10. ^ "49ers Cut 21 Players, Get Roster Down to 53". 49ers.com. September 1, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  11. ^ "49ers Place DL Kentavius Street on IR, Sign DB Antone Exum". 49ers.com. September 1, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  12. ^ https://archive.today/20260111231027/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1458131/2019/12/13/49ers-vs-falcons-predictions-kentavius-street-is-going-from-injured-reserve-to-middle-of-the-action/
  13. ^ "49ers Activate DL Kentavius Street; Place DL D.J. Jones on Injured Reserve". 49ers.com. December 14, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  14. ^ "49ers Activate LB Kwon Alexander, Place DL Kentavius Street on Injured Reserve". 49ers.com. January 10, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  15. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  16. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. August 4, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  17. ^ "Saints agree to terms with defensive tackle Kentavius Street". NewOrleansSaints.com. March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  18. ^ Spadaro, Dave (March 30, 2023). "Eagles add under-the-radar defensive lineman Kentavius Street". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  19. ^ Waack, Terrin (October 31, 2023). "Falcons acquire defensive lineman Kentavius Street in trade with Eagles". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  20. ^ McElhaney, Tori (March 18, 2024). "Falcons sign defensive lineman Kentavius Street". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  21. ^ Waack, Terrin; McFadden, Will; McElhaney, Tory. "Falcons announce initial 2025 roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  22. ^ Waack, Terrin. "Falcons announce initial practice squad, add international player". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved August 28, 2025.
  23. ^ Waack, Terrin (November 14, 2025). "Falcons place Sam Roberts on IR, sign Kentavius Street". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  24. ^ "Chicago Bears re-sign Jones, sign Lewis and Street". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
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