Jeremy Kimbrough

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Jeremy Kimbrough
Personal information
Born: (1991-05-22) May 22, 1991 (age 33)
Decatur, Georgia
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
College: Appalachian State
Position: Linebacker
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Jeremy Derean Kimbrough (born May 22, 1991) [1] is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Appalachian State and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). [2]

He spent his rookie season on injured reserve due to a torn labrum, [3] and was cut during the 2014 preseason. [4] Kimbrough then went on to work for NASCAR, graduating through their Drive for Diversity crew development program in 2016. [5] He currently works as a front tire carrier of the No. 99 team driven by Daniel Suárez in the NASCAR Cup Series. [6] He previously worked with the No. 1 team driven by Kyle Busch. [7]

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References

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  2. "Washington Redskins: Jeremy Kimbrough". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
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