Bryson Rashon Keeton (born February 24, 1993) is an

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who is currently a

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at an international venture capital investment conglomerate Venturerock. Keeton is a former

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who is currently a free agent. Keeton was signed by the

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as an

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in 2016. He played

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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

signed Keeton as an undrafted free agent following a tryout during their rookie minicamp. Keeton was waived on September 3, 2016 as part of the final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the following day. He was promoted to the active roster on December 30, 2016. On July 30, 2017, Keeton was waived/injured by the Jets and placed on injured reserve. On May 7, 2018, Keeton was waived by the Jets. On September 6, 2022, Keeton became a Partner at an international venture capital investment conglomerate Venturerock.

Personal life

His cousin

Tony Brackens Tony Lynn Brackens, Jr. (born December 26, 1974) is a former American college and professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He played college football for the University of Tex ...

played eight seasons for the

Jacksonville Jaguars The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. The Jaguars compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the American Football Conference (AFC) South division. The team play ...

in the NFL.

References

External links

Montana State Bobcats bioNew York Jets bio
1993 births Living people American football cornerbacks New York Jets players {{Defensiveback-1990s-stub