Kader Kohou

Kader Kohou has made A&M-Commerce proud with his impressive football career. Hailing from Euless, Texas, he played a significant role in Trinity High School’s football success, securing a district title in his senior season. He then came to A&M-Commerce, where he excelled as a player for the Lions. He has continued to pursue a football career, making it to the NFL and signing with the Miami Dolphins. Off the field, Kohou extends his impact through community involvement. Collaborating with the Miami Dolphins Youth Programs, he generously donates football equipment to Miami Central High School.

Football at A&M-Commerce

Kohou played the position of cornerback in his time at A&M-Commerce. His redshirt freshman season was a highlight as he contributed to the team’s NCAA Division II National Championship. As a four-year letterman, he played 44 games, tallying 113 tackles and five interceptions. Notably, he earned the 2021 Lone Star Conference Defensive Back of the Year and a First-Team All-Conference title.

Although it was a big part of Kohou’s college experience, football wasn’t his only priority during his time at the university. He studied Marketing and received his degree in 2021.

Football after graduation

In 2022, Kohou signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent, making a notable impact during his rookie season. Among his accomplishments, he lead all undrafted rookies in defensive stats. In 2023, he became the first undrafted rookie cornerback to start an NFL Playoff game since 2019 and the first to have multiple passes defensed in the postseason since 2020.