Gary Brackett
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| Indianapolis Colts — No. 58 | |
| Middle linebacker | |
| Date of birth: May 23, 1980 | |
| Place of birth: Glassboro, New Jersey | |
| Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | Weight: 235 lb (107 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2003 for the Indianapolis Colts | |
| Career history | |
| College: Rutgers | |
| Undrafted in 2003 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Gary Brackett (born May 23, 1980 in Glassboro, New Jersey) is a middle linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL.
Brackett was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Colts out of Rutgers University. After starting at Glassboro High School in Glassboro, New Jersey, he walked on to the Rutgers University football team.[1] By his senior year, he was captain of the defensive team and won the team's defensive MVP honors.
During a 16-month span, starting in 2003, Brackett lost his mother, father, and brother.
[edit] High School Years
Brackett attended Glassboro High school in Glassboro, New Jersey and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he was a two-time All-South Jersey selection, a two-time All-Group I choice, and a two-time All-Conference choice.
[edit] NFL career
Brackett was signed by the Colts in 2003 and became a starter for the team in the 2005 season. That year he had 131 tackles and 3 interceptions. In 2006 he had 123 tackles. For his career, he has had 297 tackles and 6 interceptions. Brackett was AFC Defensive Player of the Week on September 11, 2005 after having 9 tackles and 2 interceptions against the Baltimore Ravens. In fall of 2007, Brackett was named captain of the Colts defense.
[edit] References
- ^ Gary Brackett player profile, Indianapolis Colts. Accessed March 3, 2007.
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