Casper Brinkley

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Casper Brinkley
No. 64
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1985-07-12) July 12, 1985 (age 38)
Thomson, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:259 lb (117 kg)
Career information
College: Georgia Military, South Carolina
Undrafted: 2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Casper Terrell Brinkley (born July 12, 1985) is a former American football defensive end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2008, but was released by the team on September 5, 2009. [1] He played college football at South Carolina.

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College career

Brinkley played college football at the University of South Carolina. He played in 25 games producing 103 tackles and ten sacks. He majored in African-American studies.

Personal life

Brinkley's twin brother, Jasper Brinkley was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 5th round of 2009.

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References

  1. "Panthers cut 2 more than needed; Irvin on IR - Associated Press - NFL - Sporting News". www.sportingnews.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2009.

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