Brett Helms

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Brett Helms
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Position: Center
Personal information
Born: (1986-04-16) April 16, 1986 (age 38)
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:303 lb (137 kg)
Career information
College: Louisiana State
Undrafted: 2009
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Charles Brett Helms (born April 16, 1986) is a former American football center. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Louisiana State.


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