1. William Brody Eldridge was born on March 31,1987 and is an American former professional football tight end who played in the National Football League.
14 Facts About Brody Eldridge
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Brody Eldridge was a member of the Indianapolis Colts, St Louis Rams and Chicago Bears.
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Brody Eldridge was eventually recruited by the University of Oklahoma.
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Brody Eldridge redshirted the 2005 season but as a Freshman in 2006 he converted to tight end and did most of his work in three-tight end sets or as a blocking back.
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Brody Eldridge was characterized by coaches as one of the top blockers on the team and had three receptions on the season, including a long of 10 yards against Oregon.
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Brody Eldridge registered his first career touchdown with a one-yard reception against Oklahoma State and had a season-long 11-yard catch against Missouri in the Big 12 Championship.
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Brody Eldridge finished the season with 2 receptions for 19 yards.
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Brody Eldridge was considered the best blocking tight end in the draft and was thought of as a late-round pick.
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Brody Eldridge was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in round 5 with the 162nd pick of the 2010 NFL draft.
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Brody Eldridge was the second tight end drafted from the University of Oklahoma that year following Jermaine Gresham in the first round.
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Brody Eldridge agreed to a four-year, $1.95 million contract with the Colts.
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On May 18,2012, Brody Eldridge was claimed by the St Louis Rams.
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On October 15,2012, Brody Eldridge was signed to the Chicago Bears.
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On November 13,2012, Brody Eldridge was released by the Bears to make room for Josh McCown after starting quarterback Jay Cutler suffered a concussion.