Jason Kyle
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| Position: | Long snapper | ||
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| Date of birth: | May 12, 1972 | ||
| Place of birth: | Tempe, Arizona | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| College: | Arizona State | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1995 / Round: 4 / Pick: 126 | ||
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Jason Campbell Kyle (born May 12, 1972) is a former American football long snapper. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona State.
Kyle also played for the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, and New Orleans Saints.
Kyle was the long snapper for the Saints during their Super Bowl winning 2009 season and for the first nine games of 2010, but due to a shoulder injury he was then placed on the injured reserve list, ending his season.[1]
College
Kyle received a full athletic scholarship to Arizona State University as a linebacker where he led the Pac-10 in tackles. He was chosen to play in the East/West Shrine Game, Senior Bowl, and the Blue/Grey Game. Academically, he received the Sun Angel Chairman’s Award, First Team Academic All-Pacific-10 Award, and Maroon and Gold Scholar Athlete Award. He earned a marketing degree.
NFL
Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 1995 as a linebacker. Over the career of sixteen years Jason moved from linebacker to long snapping. Played his last season in 2010 with the New Orleans Saints and was a member of the 2010 Super Bowl Champions. Jason also served on the board of directors for the NFLPA.
ProPlayerConnect
Founder/CEO 2008-12 ProPlayerConnect.com is a digital marketing and social commerce platform for professional athletes, businesses and fans.
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Press Coffee
Jason is co/owner of Press Coffee based in Arizona.
References
- ↑ "Saints place Kyle on IR, sign Ingram", Associated Press at SI.com, November 20, 2010.