Jeremy Kimbrough facts for kids
| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | May 22, 1991 Decatur, Georgia |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 231 lb (105 kg) |
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| College: | Appalachian State |
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Jeremy Derean Kimbrough was born on May 22, 1991. He is a former American football player who became a key part of a NASCAR racing team. He played as a linebacker in football.
Jeremy Kimbrough's Journey
Jeremy Kimbrough started his sports career playing college football at Appalachian State University. He was a talented player there. After college, he hoped to join the National Football League (NFL).
His Time in Football
In 2013, Jeremy Kimbrough joined the Washington Redskins team. He was signed as an undrafted free agent. This means a team picked him up even though he wasn't chosen in the main player draft.
During his first year, called his rookie season, he faced a challenge. He had an injury called a torn labrum. This is a tear in the shoulder joint. Because of this injury, he spent his rookie season on injured reserve. This meant he couldn't play in games while he recovered.
In 2014, before the new season started, he was released from the team. This ended his time as a professional football player.
Moving to NASCAR
After his football career, Jeremy Kimbrough found a new path in motorsports. He joined NASCAR, which is a famous car racing organization. He was part of their Drive for Diversity crew development program. This program helps people from different backgrounds get jobs in racing.
He worked hard and graduated from this program in 2016. This opened the door for him to work directly with racing teams.
Life in NASCAR Today
Today, Jeremy Kimbrough is an important member of a NASCAR Cup Series team. He works as a front tire carrier for the No. 99 team. This team's car is driven by Daniel Suárez. His job is to quickly change the front tires during pit stops. Pit stops are when cars briefly stop during a race for fuel and new tires.
Before working with the No. 99 team, he also worked with the No. 1 team. That car was driven by Kurt Busch. Jeremy Kimbrough's journey shows how athletes can find new successful careers in different sports.
