Kyle Brady

Infobox NFLactive


caption=Kyle Brady during the Patriots 2007 Training Camp.
name=Kyle Brady
currentteam=Free Agent
currentnumber=--
currentposition=Tight end
birthdate=birth date and age|1972|1|14
birthplace=Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
heightft=6
heightin=6
weight=280
debutyear=1995
debutteam=New York Jets
college=Penn State
draftyear=1995
draftround=1
draftpick=9
pastteams=
* New York Jets (1995-1998)
* Jacksonville Jaguars (1999-2006)
* New England Patriots (2007)
status=Free Agent
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Receptions
statvalue1=343
statlabel2=Receiving Yards
statvalue2=3,519
statlabel3=Touchdowns
statvalue3=42
nfl=BRA347797

Kyle James Brady (born January 14, 1972) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the New York Jets ninth overall in the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State.

Brady has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots in his career.

Early years

While attending Cedar Cliff High School in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Brady lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. In football, he was a first team "USA Today" All-USA selection, a "Parade Magazine" All-America selection and, as a senior, was the Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year, and the recipient of the Bobby Dodd Award (which is given to the nation's top offensive lineman) given by the Touchdown Club of Atlanta.

College career

At Penn State, Brady was a two-time All-Big Ten selection, and a consensus All-America choice as a senior. During his senior year in 1994, he helped his team to an undefeated record, a conference championship, and the school's first Rose Bowl victory. He was ranked seventh in the all-time reception list for the school. [ [http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=26719 Kyle Brady - Official New England Patriots Biography ] ] He graduated with a degree in exercise and sports science in 1995.

Professional career

New York Jets

Brady was selected by the New York Jets in the first round (9th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft, much to the chagrin of the Jets fans in attendance. The fans wanted the team to draft Warren Sapp and showed it by chanting "We want Sapp! We want Sapp!" [ [http://www.jaguars.com/story/4370.asp Brady’s new perspective] Jaguars.com.] .

Jacksonville Jaguars

Brady went on to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1999 and had his best year in the NFL with the Jaguars as he, in the 2000 season, set career highs with 64 receptions and 729 receiving yards. He was the Jaguars' Man of the Year in 2003. Brady had a reputation with the Jags as a very durable player, having only missed nine games in his twelve seasons in the NFL, and was also known as a good blocker.

New England Patriots

His reputation, in part, helped him to land a two-year contract on March 3, 2007 with the New England Patriots to replace departing free agent Daniel Graham at tight end [ [http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/030307/jag_8362522.shtml Brady to accept Patriots' offer] Ultimate Jaguars.] Furthermore, Patriots coach Bill Belichick, formerly the head coach of the Cleveland Browns franchise prior to its relocation to Baltimore, is said to have been enamored with Brady; one website called Brady Belichick's "white whale." [ [http://www.footballoutsiders.com/2007/04/09/ramblings/four-downs/5059/ Four Downs: AFC East] ] Another site states that Belichick had planned to draft Brady one pick after the Jets, at number 10. When Brady was selected, Belichick traded down to number 30. [ [http://www.jaguars.com/news/article.aspx?id=5071 Ask Vic: Long-term strategy] ] On February 29, 2008, Brady was released by New England. [Citation |last= |first= |title=Pats re-sign Bruschi, release TE Brady |url=http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/scorecard/nflnews.asp?articleID=227665 |publisher="Seattle Post-Intelligencer" |date=2008-02-29 |accessdate=2008-03-01]

Notes and references

External links

* [http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=26719 New England Patriots bio]