Keyaron Fox facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | January 24, 1982 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Westlake (Atlanta, Georgia) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Georgia Tech | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 3 / Pick: 93 | ||||||||||||
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Keyaron Fox, born on January 24, 1982, is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker, which is a key defensive position in football. He was chosen by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2004 NFL Draft. He also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Washington Redskins, and Houston Texans. A big highlight of his career was winning the Super Bowl with the Steelers!
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Keyaron Fox's College Football Career
Keyaron played college football at Georgia Tech. He was a very active player, participating in 45 games. He made an impressive 376 tackles and had 9 sacks. He also helped his team by recovering fumbles and defending passes.
Keyaron Fox's NFL Journey
Before joining the NFL, Keyaron showed off his skills at the NFL Combine. This is where college players are tested. He performed well in drills like the 40-yard dash and vertical jump.
Playing for the Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs picked Keyaron in the third round of the 2004 NFL Draft. In his first year, called his rookie season, he played in 12 games. He made 7 tackles. In 2006, he had his best season with the Chiefs, making 52 tackles and one sack.
Time with the Pittsburgh Steelers
In 2008, Keyaron joined the Pittsburgh Steelers. That year, the Steelers won Super Bowl XLIII, beating the Arizona Cardinals. Keyaron played in 13 games and made 17 tackles.
In 2009, he signed a new contract with the Steelers. A memorable moment came in Week 6. Keyaron intercepted a pass from famous quarterback Brett Favre. He ran it back 82 yards for a touchdown! This helped the Steelers win against the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. Keyaron was also chosen as the Steelers' special teams captain in 2009 and 2010.
Moving to the Washington Redskins
In 2011, Keyaron signed with the Washington Redskins. He played in 13 games for them.
Joining the Houston Texans
Keyaron's last team was the Houston Texans in 2012. Unfortunately, he got a knee injury during training camp. This meant he had to be placed on the injured reserve list.
