Colby Bockwoldt

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Colby Bockwoldt
Free Agent
Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1981-04-14) April 14, 1981
Place of birth: Ogden, Utah
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)Weight: 237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
College: Brigham Young
NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 7 / Pick: 240
Debuted in 2004 for the New Orleans Saints
Career history

*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards

  • 2× Honorable mention All-MWC (2002–2003)
Career NFL statistics as of 2008
Tackles 158
Sacks 2.0
Forced fumbles 0
Stats at NFL.com

Colby Aaron Bockwoldt (born April 14, 1981 in Ogden, Utah) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Brigham Young.

Bockwoldt has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans, San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns.

Early years

Colby played linebacker and tight end during the 1996–1998 football seasons at Northridge High School in Layton, Utah. He was a two-year starter and earned All-State honors in both years. In 1998 Colby was selected as the States Defensive MVP. He still holds many defensive records at Northrige High School. Colby's Jersey, #46, was retired in early 2007.

College career

Attended BYU from 1999–2004. Colby started for 2½ seasons and was a special teams contributor throughout his career. He received numerous awards including USA Today HM All-American, All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, and many team awards.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

He started his career with the New Orleans Saints where he played 2004, starting half of the season, and 2005, leading the team in tackles with over 100.

Tennessee Titans

In 2006 he signed a one-year deal with the Tennessee Titans.

San Francisco 49ers

On March 19, 2007 he signed a one-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. On September 1, 2007 the 49ers cut him.

Cleveland Browns

He signed with the Cleveland Browns on December 5, 2007 when linebacker Kris Griffin was placed on injured reserve. On December 12, 2007 he was released from the Browns.

Florida Tuskers

Bockwoldt was signed by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League on August 25, 2009.[1]

References

  1. "UFL's Florida Tuskers Sign 12 Players Including QB Craig Nall". OurSports Central. United Football League. August 25, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2011. 

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