Joseph Nathaniel Kendall (October 2, 1909 – November 25, 1965) was an American football player. Nicknamed "Tarzan" for his athletic prowess, Kendall dominated black college football in the 1930s while leading Kentucky State to a black college football national championship in 1934. He led the Thorobreds to an Orange Blossom Classic victory over Florida A&M in 1935 en route to a 29–7–3 overall record during his playing years.