Bryson Keeton
Bryson Rashon Keeton (born February 24, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. Keeton was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He played college football at Montana State.
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Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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Born: | Bakersfield, California | February 24, 1993||||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||||
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High school: | Bakersfield (CA) Ridgeview | ||||||||||||
College: | Montana State | ||||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||||||||
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Early years
Keeton was a three-time all-league defensive back at Bakersfield Ridgeview high school in Bakersfield, California.
Professional career
The New York Jets signed Keeton as an undrafted free agent following a tryout during their rookie minicamp.[1] Keeton was waived on September 3, 2016 as part of the final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the following day.[2][3] He was promoted to the active roster on December 30, 2016.[4]
On July 30, 2017, Keeton was waived/injured by the Jets and placed on injured reserve.[5]
On May 7, 2018, Keeton was waived by the Jets.[6]
Personal life
His cousin Tony Brackens played eight seasons for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL.[7]
References
- Reed, Russell (May 9, 2016). "Jets sign Bryson Keeton". NBC Montana. Archived from the original on September 8, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- Lange, Randy (September 3, 2016). "Jets Release 18 Players Ahead of Deadline". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- Lange, Randy (September 4, 2016). "Jets Sign 6 to Their Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- Allen, Eric (December 30, 2016). "Jets Place RB Matt Forté on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
- "Jets Waive/Injured CB Bryson Keeton, Sign CB David Rivers". NFLTradeRumors.com. July 30, 2017.
- Allen, Eric (May 7, 2018). "Jets Sign K Bertolet, Waive CB Keeton". NewYorkJets.com.
- "Montana State Profile". msubobcats.com.