Kelvin Garmon
Kelvin Garmon is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard in the National Football League. He played college football for the Baylor Bears and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL draft. Garmon was also a member of the San Diego Chargers, Cleveland Browns, and Oakland Raiders.
Early years
Garmon attended Haltom High School in Haltom City, Texas. He played on the offensive and defensive line. He earned All-district and All-state honors as a senior, after making 80 tackles and 10 sacks. He also practiced basketball and track.He accepted a football scholarship from Baylor University. As a redshirt freshman, he was a backup offensive lineman. As a sophomore, he started the first 5 games at right guard and the next 6 at left tackle.
As a junior, he started the first 5 games at right tackle, before switching to right guard for the last 6 contests. He made 58 knockdown blocks, including 15 against Oklahoma State University.
As a senior, he played every position on the offensive line except center, but only in 4 games due to a fractured right tibia. Before the injury he had 17 knockdown blocks.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Garmon was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 1999 NFL draft, after dropping because of his broken leg. He spent his first season on the Reserve-Non-Football Injury list, recovering from the injury he suffered during his senior year in college. In 2000, he was declared inactive for the first 15 games, while regaining his playing form. He was active in the season finale against the Tennessee Titans, but did not play.In 2001, he started all 16 games at right guard, after the team moved Solomon Page to right tackle. He contributed to the team rushing for 136.5 yards-per-game.
It is believed 2002 was the first time an NFL franchise had five African American starters on their offensive line, when the Cowboys lined up rookie center Andre Gurode, tackles Flozell Adams and Solomon Page, guards Larry Allen and Garmon. That season, he started five games before being traded to the San Diego Chargers.