Rickey Lee Brady, Jr. (born November 19, 1970) is a former professional

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who played in the

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(NFL). He was a member of the

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and the Las Vegas Outlaws of the

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Early years

Brady attended

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located in

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College career

Brady attended the

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, where he was a four-year letterman on the

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football team. During his senior season in 1993, Brady earned first-team All-

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honors. He was also a member of the Oklahoma Sooners Men's Basketball team during the 1990–1991 season.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Brady was selected in the sixth round (167th overall) of the

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by the

. He was released by the Rams on August 27, 1995.

New Orleans Saints

After being released by the Rams, the Saints signed him to the practice squad.

Philadelphia Eagles

On December 13, 1995 the Eagles activated Brady to the 53 man roster.

Dallas Cowboys (1st stint)

In 1996, Brady was a member of the Cowboys training camp.

Scottish Claymores

In 1997, Brady was drafted in the sixth round of the 1997 World League Draft. He played in all 10 games and recorded 20 catches for 322 yards.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Was a member of the training camp and was waived on August 25.

Tennessee Titans

Spent the 1998 season on the Titans roster, was released in 1999.

Miami Dolphins

Was signed in 1999 but was released for the start of the season.

Dallas Cowboys (2nd stint)

In 2000, Brady was signed as a

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by the

. He was re-signed in the 2001 preseason.

Las Vegas Outlaws

Rickey Brady was the 37th pick of the XFL Draft by the Las Vegas Outlaws.

References

External links

Rickey Brady at NFL.com

Rickey Brady at College Football Reference
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brady, Rickey 1970 births Living people American football tight ends Las Vegas Outlaws (XFL) players Los Angeles Rams players Oklahoma Sooners football players Players of American football from Oklahoma City Scottish Claymores players Dallas Cowboys players Miami Dolphins players Tennessee Titans players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Philadelphia Eagles players New Orleans Saints players Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball players American men's basketball players