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| Linebacker | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: January 26, 1982 | |
| Place of birth: Lake Worth, Florida | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 265 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: South Florida | |
| Undrafted in 2006 | |
| Debuted in 2006 for the Utah Blaze | |
| Career history | |
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Craig Kobel (born January 26, 1982 in Lake Worth, Florida) is a free agent American football linebacker. He was signed by the Utah Blaze as a street free agent in 2006. He played college football at South Florida.
Kobel has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Soul and New York Jets.
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Kobel attended Santaluces High School in Latana, Florida and was a student and a letterman in football, wrestling, and baseball. In football, he was a two-time All-Area selection.
At South Florida, Kobel tied Kawika Mitchell's single season record for most tackles for loss with 19,in 2003.[1]
In 2004, Kobel record a team leading six sacks.[2] Kobel also scored one touchdown.[3]
On August 29, 2005, Kobel participated in a rookie mini-camp on a try-out contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[4]
In 2006 Kobel played offensive line and defensive line for the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League. In 2006 Kobel rushed one time, for a one yard touchdown. He also had 6.5 tackles.[5]
On January 23, 2007 Kobel was signed the by Philadelphia Eagles. Later the same day he was allocated to NFL Europa. In NFL Europa Kobel played for the Cologne Centurions.
Kobel was limited in the pre-season action by a sports hernia and underwent season-ending surgery. Kobel reached an injury settlement with the Eagles and was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 28, 2007.[6]
Kobel signed a contract as a draft pick with Team Florida of the All-American Football League.
Kobel signed with the New York Jets on June 9, 2009.[7] He was waived on August 30.