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Bryan Kehl

Kehl with the St. Louis Rams in 2010
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Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1984-06-16) June 16, 1984 (age 41) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:	Salt Lake City (UT) Brighton
College:	Brigham Young
NFL Draft:	2008 / Round: 4 / Pick: 123
Career history
New York Giants (2008–2010) St. Louis Rams (2010–2011) Washington Redskins (2012)* Kansas City Chiefs (2012) Washington Redskins (2012–2013)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-MW (2007)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 122 Sacks: 1.0 Pass deflections: 1 Interceptions: 1
Player stats at PFR

Bryan Kehl, born on June 16, 1984, is a former professional football player. He played as a linebacker, which is a key defensive position. The New York Giants chose him in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL draft. Before turning pro, he played college football at Brigham Young University (BYU). He also played for the St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins, and Kansas City Chiefs during his career.

Bryan Kehl's Early Life

Bryan Kehl was adopted by Gary and Nancy Kehl. His biological mother, Amy Evans, decided to place him for adoption when he was born in 1984.

Bryan's biological father is Maurice Turner, who was also a professional football player. Bryan's half-brother, Billy Turner, plays as an offensive tackle for the New York Jets.

College Football Career

Bryan Kehl was a talented athlete in high school. Many colleges wanted him to play for their football teams. Some of these included Utah, Oregon, Utah State, Harvard, Yale, and BYU. He chose to attend Brigham Young University (BYU) in 2002. He studied mechanical engineering and business there.

Freshman Year and Mission

In his first year at BYU, Bryan played as a reserve right outside linebacker. He made 14 tackles in 11 games. After his freshman year, he took two years off from school and football. He served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Toronto, Canada.

Return to College Football

When Bryan returned to BYU in 2005, he continued to play as a backup linebacker. He played in 11 games and made 30 tackles. In one game, he blocked a punt, which helped BYU score points.

In 2006, Bryan became a starting weakside linebacker for BYU. He was third on his team with 70 total tackles. He also had three sacks and helped break up six passes. He was recognized for his strong play and good grades.

Senior Year Success

In his senior year in 2007, Kehl was named one of the team captains. He was also chosen as the team's best defensive player. He had his best season with 91 tackles. He also caused and recovered a fumble. He made an interception in three games in a row, returning one for a touchdown.

Professional Football Career

Bryan Kehl was drafted into the NFL in 2008.

New York Giants

The New York Giants picked Bryan Kehl in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He was the 123rd player chosen overall. He started his first NFL game on October 26, 2008. In that game, he made his first NFL interception. He caught a pass from Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The Giants released him in September 2010.

St. Louis Rams

After leaving the Giants, Bryan Kehl joined the St. Louis Rams in September 2010. He played for the Rams until the end of the 2011 season.

Washington Redskins (First Time)

In April 2012, Kehl signed with the Washington Redskins. He changed his position to an inside linebacker to fit their defensive strategy. He was released by the Redskins before the 2012 season began.

Kansas City Chiefs

Bryan Kehl then signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in October 2012. He played in only three games for the Chiefs before being released in November 2012.

Washington Redskins (Second Time)

The Washington Redskins claimed Bryan Kehl again in November 2012. He signed another one-year contract with them in March 2013. Sadly, during a game in October 2013, he suffered a serious knee injury. This injury ended his season.

NFL Career Statistics

Here are Bryan Kehl's statistics from his time playing in the NFL.

Regular Season Games

Playoff Games