Brett Michael Brackett (born December 13, 1987) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2011. He played college football for Penn State. Brackett grew up in

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, where he attended Lawrence High School.

College career

Brackett attended Penn State. In 2010, as a senior, he was the a co-captain along with Ollie Ogbu, who would later join him in the professional ranks on the

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roster. Though he was initially recruited as a quarterback, he converted to wide receiver where, during his senior season, he was quite formidable out of the slot. He caught 39 balls for 525 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2010.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

After going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft, Brackett signed as a free agent with the

on July 26, 2011.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Brackett was signed to the

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' practice squad on October 8, 2011. He was released on October 11.

Philadelphia Eagles

Brackett was signed on November 9, 2011, to the

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practice squad. At the conclusion of the 2011 season, his practice squad contract expired and he became a free agent. He was re-signed to the active roster on January 2, 2012. Brackett was expected to compete with

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for the number two

spot. It was thought that he could make the roster as a third tight end, but he was waived during the final roster cuts.

Second stint with Jaguars

Brackett was claimed by Jacksonville on September 1, 2012. He sustained a knee injury in his first practice with the team and was placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 1, 2013.

Arizona Cardinals

On January 7, 2014, Brackett was signed to a

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by the Arizona Cardinals. He was released on May 12, 2014.

Tennessee Titans

Brackett signed with the

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in September 2014.

Seattle Seahawks

Brackett was signed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks on October 21, 2014. He was waived on October 29, 2014.

References

External links

Philadelphia Eagles bio

Jacksonville Jaguars bio

{{DEFAULTSORT:Brackett, Brett 1987 births Living people Lawrence High School (New Jersey) alumni People from Lawrence Township, Mercer County, New Jersey Sportspeople from New Brunswick, New Jersey Players of American football from New Jersey American football tight ends Penn State Nittany Lions football players Miami Dolphins players Jacksonville Jaguars players Philadelphia Eagles players Arizona Cardinals players Tennessee Titans players Seattle Seahawks players