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- One of his cousins, Phillip Buchanon, is currently a free agent, and a second cousin, Desmond Kearse, currently plays linebacker for the Dean College Bulldogs.
- The Jevon Kearse Foundation (JevonKearseFoundation.com) exists to promote positive outreach services to at-risk youth in Southwest Florida. Located in Fort Myers, they provide many services to the surrounding community such as Drug Prevention Programs, Youth Sports Programs, and Educational Opportunities. Annually hosts The Jevon Kearse Celebrity All-Pro Weekend to benefit the foundation.
- As Hurricane Charley trampled through South Florida in 2004, The Jevon Kearse Foundation helped distribute non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to almost 400 families in relief of the disaster that struck the Ft. Myers, FL, region.
- Prior to every game, Kearse can be found saying a prayer for his younger brother, Rocky, who died before Jevon made it to the NFL. He paid homage to his younger sibling by tattooing his name inside of a cross on his left shoulder.
- Has worked with several global companies in various national advertising campaigns including: DirecTV, Sega, Reebok, Pepsi, Gillette and most recently Campbell Soup.
- Kearse made a cameo in a Metallica Bonaroo. Kearse joined Metallica for Breadfan video "Shawty" featuring T-Pain.
- Kearse has been a resident of Moorestown Township, New Jersey, and put up his home there up for sale in June 2008 for $2.7 million.
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