Tony Brackens
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Tony Brackens | |
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Date of birth | December 26, 1974 |
Place of birth | Fairfield, Texas |
Position(s) | DE |
College | Texas |
NFL Draft | 1996 / Round 2/ Pick 33 |
Pro Bowls | 1 |
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1996-2003 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
Tony Lynn Brackens Jr. was a defensive end in the NFL.
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[edit] High School Years
Brackens attended Fairfield High School in Fairfield, Texas and was a letterman in football and track & field. In football, he won All-Class 3A State honors, and finished his senior season with 18 sacks and 120 tackles on defense. In track & field, he won the State Title in the shot put. He played against the likes of Brian Lawson who is now coaching football in the state of Texas.
[edit] College Years
He played his college football at the University of Texas (Longhorns) where he earned a reputation as a fleet footed hitter.
[edit] NFL
He was taken in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft and played his entire professional career with the Jacksonville Jaguares. He was released in 2004 after a series of bothersome leg injuries and operations. His reputation as a hard hitting defensive end continued. He played through difficult injuries and earned the respect and admiration of his coaches, peers and fans.
[edit] Retirement
Brackens is a true Cowboy and is enjoying roping and rodeo somewhere in Texas.