Kennedy was rated as the 32nd best quarterback in the
2014 NFL draft by NFLDraftScout.com.
New Orleans VooDoo After failing to make the
Chicago Bears following their mini-camp, Kennedy was assigned to the
New Orleans VooDoo of the
Arena Football League. In his first week with the team, he beat out fellow rookie,
Brian Hudson, to become the VooDoo starting quarterback. Kennedy started the final seven games for the VooDoo, leading them to a 1–6 recording during that time. In September 2014, the VooDoo picked up Kennedy's rookie option to retain him for the 2015 season.
Tampa Bay Storm On December 7, 2015, Kennedy was assigned to the
Tampa Bay Storm. ==Career statistics==