Brad Kassell

Total tackles:	291
Forced fumbles:	3
Fumble recoveries:	4
Pass deflections:	9
Interceptions:	1
Defensive touchdowns:	1

Brad Kassell
No. 55
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	January 7, 1980 (age 44); Llano, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:	Llano
College:	North Texas (1998–2001)
Undrafted:	2002
Career history
	Tennessee Titans (2002–2005); New York Jets (2006–2008);
Career highlights and awards
	Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year (2001); First-team All-Sun Belt (2001);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	291
Forced fumbles:	3
Fumble recoveries:	4
Pass deflections:	9
Interceptions:	1
Defensive touchdowns:	1
	Player stats at PFR

Last updated October 06, 2024

Robert Bradley Kassell (born January 7, 1980) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Texas Mean Green and was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent after the 2002 NFL draft. Kassell also played for the New York Jets.

Early life

Kassell attended Llano High School in Llano, Texas and was a letterman in football as a quarterback. In football, as a senior, he rushed for 1431 yards and 20 touchdowns and passed for 839 yards and eight touchdowns, he was named the Class 3A All-West MVP, and won All-State second-team honors. Brad Kassell graduated from Llano High School in 1998.

College career

Kassell was a four-year letterman who played in 44 games at the University of North Texas and was named Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year during his junior and senior season. Kassell received a unanimous first-team selection to the conference teams and was team MVP in his final two seasons. He ranks third on the school's all-time tackle list.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

In 2002, he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tennessee Titans. He played for the team from 2002 to 2005.

New York Jets

In 2006, Kassell was signed as a free agent by the New York Jets. He led the Jets special teams with 26 tackles in 2007. His only professional interception was returned for a touchdown in 2005.

On February 19, 2009, Kassell was released by the Jets.^[1]

Catz Sports Performance

In 2012, Kassell joined Catz Sports Performance and Physical Therapy in Austin, TX, where he is President and Partner.^[2]

Lago Vista High School

In 2014, he started teaching, and coaching at Lago Vista High School in Lago Vista, Texas. He coaches the linebacker position during football season, as well as girls track and field.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2002	TEN	9	0	8	6	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2003	TEN	16	4	41	31	10	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0
2004	TEN	15	14	104	76	28	0.0	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0
2005	TEN	16	14	78	54	24	0.0	3	1	21	1	21	4	1	3	0	0
2006	NYJ	16	1	33	23	10	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2007	NYJ	16	1	27	15	12	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
		88	34	291	205	86	0.0	7	1	21	1	21	9	3	4	0	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2002	TEN	2	0	1	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2003	TEN	2	1	11	7	4	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2006	NYJ	1	0	4	3	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		5	1	16	11	5	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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References

↑ Jets Release Tight End Baker Archived 2009-02-24 at the Wayback Machine SI.com, February 20, 2009
↑ Former NFL Star Brad Kassell and Marcy Kassell join CATZ Sports Performance & Physical Therapy Center in Austin, Texas PR Web, February 3, 2010

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[1] Jets Release Tight End Baker Archived 2009-02-24 at the Wayback Machine SI.com, February 20, 2009

[2] Former NFL Star Brad Kassell and Marcy Kassell join CATZ Sports Performance & Physical Therapy Center in Austin, Texas PR Web, February 3, 2010

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