Kevin Gaines (born August 7, 1971) is an American former professional football defensive specialist who played in the Arena Football League. He was named second-team All-Arena in 2004 and 2005. He played for the Orlando Predators, New Jersey Red Dogs/Gladiators, Florida Bobcats, Carolina Cobras, Georgia Force, Philadelphia Soul, Grand Rapids Rampage, and Columbus Destroyers. He also played for the London Monarchs in the World League of American Football, and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
Gaines attended University of Louisville, and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, as a senior, Gaines was named Louisville's Defensive Player of the Year and was a second team All-America pick, and after his senior season, participated in the Senior Bowl.