Zakary A. Keasey (born March 19, 1982) is an American former professional football fullback and linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). Keasey played college football for Princeton. He was a member of the Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers, and the New Orleans Saints.
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | March 19, 1982 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| College: | Princeton | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2005 | ||||||||||||
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Early life and college
editKeasey attended Lake Orion High School in Lake Orion, Michigan.[1]
Keasey attended Princeton University, and was awarded the Poe-Kazmaier Trophy, the highest award given to a Princeton football player.[2] As a linebacker, he was named to First Team All-Ivy League in both his junior and senior seasons. Keasey finished his senior season with 127 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 4 pass-breakups, 2 interceptions and 1 fumble recovery. He was subsequently named a FCS second team All-American.[3]
Professional career
editWashington Redskins
editKeasey signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2005. He was offered a contract after a successful mini-camp tryout[4] at the invitation of Redskins defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Williams' son, Blake, was a college teammate of Keasey. Keasey went on to make the initial regular season 53 man roster as a reserve linebacker. He later participated on the Redskins practice squad.
San Francisco 49ers
editIn 2006, Keasey signed with the San Francisco 49ers, where he made the transition from linebacker to fullback. He spent the 2006 season on the practice squad. Keasey entered the 2007 season as a member of the 49ers practice squad, and was signed to the active roster on September 21, 2007; taking the roster spot of injured linebacker Manny Lawson.[5] Keasey was cut and then resigned several times, ultimately appearing in 13 games.[6][7]
Keasey entered the 2008 NFL season as a challenger for the starting fullback position with the 49ers.[8] On August 30, 2008, Keasey was named starting fullback over veteran Moran Norris, who was subsequently released.[9] After starting the first 7 games of the 2008 season, Keasey was placed on injured reserve in week 8 with a torn biceps tendon. He was replaced in the 49ers starting lineup by all purpose back Michael Robinson.[10]
Keasey broke his forearm in the first preseason game against the Denver Broncos on August 14, 2009. He was expected to miss eight weeks with the injury. On August 19, 2009, Keasey was released by the San Francisco 49ers with an injury settlement to make room for more roster depth on the training camp squad.[11]
New Orleans Saints
editKeasey signed a future contract with the New Orleans Saints on February 23, 2010.[12] He was released during final roster cuts on September 4, 2010.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Keasey has ridden the waives". August 14, 2008.
- ^ "Keasey has ridden the waives". August 14, 2008.
- ^ "Keasey Ends Career with All-America Recognition".
- ^ "The-Hogs.net - View topic - up Next: Bring on the Rookies!".
- ^ "49ers' LB Lawson placed on IR, out for season". September 21, 2007.
- ^ "Niners waive LB Hannibal Navies, sign FB Zak Keasey again".
- ^ "Keasey has ridden the waives". August 14, 2008.
- ^ http://www.zimbio.com/pilot?ID=zLqip0SRM2C&ZURL=/Zak+Keasey/news&URL=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.sfgate.com%2F%7Er%2Fsfgate%2Frss%2Ffeeds%2F49ers%2F%7E3%2F364587331%2Farticle.cgi [dead link]
- ^ "Home".
- ^ "Fullback Zak Keasey Breaks Arm in Preseason Opener". August 15, 2009.
- ^ "Hill appears to have moved past Smith | PressDemocrat.com | The Press Democrat | Santa Rosa, CA". Archived from the original on October 3, 2011. Retrieved August 20, 2009.
- ^ "New Orleans Saints have signed fullback Zak Keasey".
- ^ "New Orleans Saints announce 53-man roster".