Lincoln Kennedy

Legacy Analyst, Las Vegas Raiders and College Football Analyst

Lincoln Kennedy (born February 12, 1971) is a celebrated former American football offensive tackle and a premier sports broadcast analyst. Over his decades-long career, he transitioned from a dominant collegiate national champion to an elite NFL All-Pro, eventually solidifying his legacy as an authoritative voice in sports media.

Collegiate Career & Accomplishments (1989–1992)

Kennedy played as an offensive tackle for the University of Washington Huskies under Hall of Fame coach Don James, establishing himself as one of the most dominant linemen of his era.

- 1991: Led the Huskies to a perfect 12-0 season and a consensus National Championship.
- 1991 & 1992: Won back-to-back Morris Trophies, awarded to the top offensive lineman in the Pac-10 conference.
- 1992: Received the Jim Parker Trophy and was recognized as a Unanimous First-Team All-American.
- Bowl Dominance: Anchored the line for four consecutive bowl appearances, starting in three straight Rose Bowls (1991–1993). He allowed only two sacks during his entire four-year college career.
- Hall of Fame Inductions: Inducted into the University of Washington Husky Hall of Fame (2004), the National Football Foundation’s College Football Hall of Fame (2015), and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame (2023).

Professional NFL Career (1993–2003)

Standing 6’6″ and weighing 335 lbs, Kennedy brought immense physical scale and high-IQ play to the professional ranks.

- 1993 NFL Draft: Selected in the first round (9th overall) by the Atlanta Falcons. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team that year.
- Atlanta Falcons (1993–1995): Spent three seasons developing his technique in Atlanta.
- Oakland Raiders (1996–2003): Traded to Oakland in 1996, where he spent the most illustrious stretch of his career, appearing in 121 games with 119 starts.
- Pro Bowl Honors: Earned three consecutive Pro Bowl selections (2000, 2001, 2002).
- All-Pro Accolades: Named a Second-Team All-Pro in 2001 and a First-Team All-Pro in 2002.
- Super Bowl Appearance: Led the Raiders’ offensive line to an AFC Championship and an appearance in Super Bowl XXXVII (January 2003).
- (Note: He later had a brief stint out of retirement playing in the Arena Football League for the Tampa Bay Storm from 2007 to 2010).

Broadcasting Career (2004–Present)

Following his NFL retirement, Kennedy translated his on-field expertise directly into a highly successful sports media career.

Silver & Black Show (2004–Present): Served as a central sports analyst for the Raiders’ flagship TV program for over two decades, providing film evaluation and game previews.
Compass Media Networks (2013–2025): Joined the Raiders radio broadcast crew in 2013. He was promoted to lead color commentator in 2018, calling games for years alongside Brent Musburger and Jason Horowitz.
National Radio & Syndication: Co-hosts a prominent weekly national sports talk radio show on Fox Sports Radio and frequently contributes to Raider Nation Radio 920 AM.
Multi-Sport Versatility: Expanded his broadcasting footprint by calling college football games for the Pac-12 Network and Big Ten Network, appearing on the NFL Network, and working as an on-track pit reporter for televised NASCAR races.