Its been a few years since he was a member of the New York Giants, but many will remember linebacker Devon Kennard, a fifth-round pick of Big Blue in the 2014 NFL Draft.

Kennard spent the first four seasons of his NFL career with the Giants before moving on to the Detroit Lions and then signing with the Arizona Cardinals this offseason.

Everybody always says NFL really stands for Not For Long. Due to previous injuries that Kennard suffered in high school and college, he hasnt turned a blind eye to the fact that he wont be in the league forever. Although hes played all but two games over the past four seasons, eventually, like all NFL players, the time will come where Kennards playing days are behind him.

I realized I wanted to reach success and financial security and financial independence for myself and my family with or without football, Kennard said recently, via Forbes. And my college career kind of showed me you never know whats going to happen with football.

Kennard is now building a future in real estate as he continues his NFL playing career. Conveniently, after signing with the Cardinals, Kennard is back in the state where he was born and played his high school ball.

With his familiarity with the area, its likely Kennard is now able to build his career outside of football better than he ever has. He has been working on his real estate craft over the last 10 years and has learned the game of smart investing in real estate.

My goal is to continue to grow, and I want to become a big real estate mogul when Im done playing, Kennard says. Im starting to build up to that now. And when Im done playing in the NFL, thats when Ill go all in.

Kennard, who will be 29 in a few days, graduated from USC with a degree in communications and business management. With many struggling to fill their time following their NFL careers, Kennard knew early on in his life there would be a lot of life to live following football.

Whenever he does decide its time to hang up the cleats, Devon Kennard seems to be set both financially and has an activity to focus on during life after football.

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Ex-Giant Devon Kennard building a future in real estate - Giants Wire