Kitt O'Brien

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Kitt O'Brien
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O'Brien in 2017.
No. 79, 63, 64, 65, 68, 77
Position: Offensive guard
Personal information
Born: (1990-04-29) April 29, 1990 (age 34)
Walton, Indiana
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:311 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school: Walton (IN) Lewis Cass
College: Ball State
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active

Kitt O'Brien (born April 29, 1990) is a former American football offensive guard. He attended Ball State University, and signed with the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League (AFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

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College career

O'Brien played college football for the Ball State Cardinals, appearing in 40 games and starting 36. [1] He was an integral piece of the offensive line in 2011, as the Ball State offensive line allowed only 11 sacks all season, 12th lowest in the NCAA. [1]

Professional career

Cleveland Gladiators

O'Brien was not drafted in 2013. He was invited to attend training camp with the New York Giants, but did not sign. [2] He then signed with the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League (AFL). O'Brien played in 5 games with the Gladiators in 2013, 18 games in 2014 and 16 games in 2015. [2] [3]

Indianapolis Colts

On August 7, 2015, O'Brien signed with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL), after Ben Heenan was waived. [4] O'Brien was waived by the Colts the following day, [5] and re-signed with the Colts on August 10. [6] He was released on September 5, at the end of the preseason. [7] On October 31, O'Brien signed to the Colts practice squad. [8] He was released on November 10. [9] O'Brien was again signed to the practice squad on December 29. [10]

On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Colts as part of final roster cuts. [11] He was signed to the Colts' practice squad on December 15, 2016. [12]

Cleveland Browns

O'Brien signed with the Cleveland Browns on July 30, 2017. [13] He was waived on September 1, 2017, during roster cutdowns. [14]

Birmingham Iron

In November 2018, O'Brien signed with the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football. [15]

Carolina Panthers

On April 5, 2019, O'Brien signed with the Carolina Panthers of the NFL. [16] He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2019. [17]

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