Brandon Renkart
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Renkart with the New York Jets in 2009 | |||
| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth: | December 29, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth: | Piscataway, New Jersey | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| College: | Rutgers | ||
| Undrafted: | 2008 | ||
| Career history | |||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Career NFL statistics | |||
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Brandon Renkart (born December 29, 1984) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Rutgers.
Renkart has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals and Indianapolis Colts.
Early years
Renkart played at Piscataway Township High School in his hometown, where he quarterbacked the football team to a 12-0 record and the Group IV State title as a senior.[1]
Professional career
New York Jets
Renkart was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent after the 2008 NFL Draft. He spent most of the 2008 season on their Practice Squad before being cut during final roster cuts before the 2009 season.
Arizona Cardinals
After being released by the Jets, Renkart signed for the Arizona Cardinals. He spent most of the 2009 season on their Practice Squad before being signed off the Cardinals' Practice Squad by the Indianapolis Colts.
Indianapolis Colts
Renkart signed with the Indianapolis Colts on 30 December 2009; he was waived on 17 June 2010 to make room for kicker Garrett Lindholm, whom they signed off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed Renkart on the August 12, 2010, after linebacker Andre Frazier was placed on injured reserve.[2]
References
- ↑ Brandon Renkart profile, NFL. Accessed October 4, 2008.
- ↑ Brandon Renkart Signs for Pittsburgh Steelers. Accessed August 12, 2010.