Kenny Stills brings significant experience as an NFL wide receiver and a committed advocate for social justice. After establishing a standout collegiate career at the University of Oklahoma, Kenny Stills went on to be drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. During his three seasons with the Oklahoma Sooners from 2010 to 2012, Stills accumulated 204 receptions for 2,594 yards and 24 touchdowns. His professional career began immediately, making an impact in his rookie NFL season (2013) by recording 32 receptions for 641 receiving yards and five touchdowns, including his first NFL touchdown against the New England Patriots.
He continued his tenure with the Saints through 2014, achieving career highs with 63 receptions and 931 receiving yards that year. In 2015, Stills was traded to the Miami Dolphins, where he played for four seasons and solidified his role as a consistent wide receiver. During his time with the Dolphins, he became a prominent and vocal advocate for social justice, famously initiating kneeling during the national anthem in 2016 to protest police brutality. His on-field performance was recognized with a four-year, $32 million contract extension from the Miami Dolphins in 2017, and he was notably involved in the dramatic ‘Miracle in Miami’ play in 2018.
Stills then returned to the New Orleans Saints for a second period in 2021, initially signing to their practice squad before being promoted to the active roster. Concluding his playing career, Stills continues to leverage his platform, underscoring his powerful advocacy for social justice initiatives, carrying forward the impactful work he championed throughout his distinguished NFL career.