Kevin O'Brien (American football)

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Kevin O'Brien
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1970-07-01) July 1, 1970 (age 51)
Career information
College: Bowling Green
Undrafted: 1993
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-MAC (1991)
  • First-team All-MAC (1992)
  • First-team All-World League (1995)

Kevin O'Brien (born July 1, 1970) is a former professional American football linebacker who played in the Canadian Football League and the World League of American Football. During his career he played for the Sacramento Gold Miners of the CFL, and the Barcelona Dragons of the WLAF.

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College career

O'Brien played college football at Bowling Green State University, where he was a two-time All-Mid-American Conference selection.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

O'Brien was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 1993. [1] He was waived on August 24. [2]

Barcelona Dragons

The Barcelona Dragons selected O'Brien in the 26th round of the 1995 World League Draft. [3] He finished the season with 6.5 sacks [4] and earned first-team All-World League honors. [5]

New England Patriots

Following the World League season, O'Brien was signed by the New England Patriots on July 11, 1995. [6] The Patriots waived him on August 14. [7]

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References

  1. "Transactions". The New York Times. May 8, 1993. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
  2. "Transactions". The New York Times. August 25, 1993. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
  3. "1995 Round by Round Draft". The Official 1996 World League of American Football Fact Book. pp. 148–149.
  4. "Kevin O'Brien Career Stats". The Football Database. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
  5. "1995 All-World Team". The Official 1996 World League of American Football Fact Book. p. 70.
  6. "Transactions". The New York Times. July 12, 1995. Retrieved March 30, 2011.
  7. "Patriots make first roster cuts". Bangor Daily News. August 15, 1995. Retrieved March 30, 2011.