BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 14: Virginia Tech Hokies Defensive Lineman Mario Kendricks (22) sacks Wake Forest Demon Deacons Quarterback Michael Kern (15) during a college football game between the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Virginia Tech Hokies on October 14, 2023, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA. (Photo by Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Virginia Tech Hokies defensive linemen Antwaun Powell-Ryland and Mario Kendricks sack Syracuse Orange quarterback Garrett Shrader during a college...

The Miami Dolphins officially announced the signing of defensive tackle Mario Kendricks on Tuesday. Kendricks, a product of Virginia Tech, joins the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent. He had previously participated in the team’s rookie minicamp on a tryout basis after also attending the rookie minicamp of the Kansas City Chiefs.

He totaled 67 tackles (35 solo), seven sacks and three passes defensed. A native of Kissimmee, Florida, Kendricks played high school football at Osceola High School.

Mario Kendricks recorded a total of 67 tackles during his time at Virginia Tech, with 35 of them being solo tackles. He also registered seven sacks and three passes defensed. Hailing from Kissimmee, Florida, Kendricks played high school football at Osceola High School before his collegiate career at Virginia Tech.