1. Jasper Jerrell Brinkley was born on July 12,1985 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
17 Facts About Jasper Brinkley
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Jasper Brinkley played college football for the University of South Carolina.
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Jasper Brinkley was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of 2009 NFL draft.
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Jasper Brinkley played for the Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants.
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Jasper Brinkley accepted a football scholarship from the University of South Carolina, where he played for the South Carolina Gamecocks football team as junior college transfer from Georgia Military College alongside his twin brother Casper.
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Jasper Brinkley finished his career with 298 total tackles, 27.5 sacks, 30.5 tackles for a loss and 10 interceptions.
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Jasper Brinkley stepped into the game in the fourth quarter, recording five tackles for negative 4 yards on Arizona running back Tim Hightower.
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On December 13,2009, Jasper Brinkley made his first start against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Jasper Brinkley has had a very close, apprentice-like relationship with Henderson who mentored him as a rookie throughout training camp and his first professional season, even quizzing him while watching film together.
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Jasper Brinkley performed admirably, recording 12 tackles and 2 forced fumbles, the first of his career.
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Jasper Brinkley had 9 tackles, helping the defense to hold Chicago running-back Matt Forte to only 52 yards.
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On November 16,2012, Jasper Brinkley was fined $21,000 for a hit to the head against the Detroit Lions.
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Jasper Brinkley signed with the Arizona Cardinals on March 14,2013.
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On March 9,2014, Jasper Brinkley was re-signed by the Minnesota Vikings.
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On September 9,2015, Jasper Brinkley was signed by the New York Giants.
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Jasper Brinkley's twin brother Casper was a defensive end for the Carolina Panthers.
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Jasper Brinkley's son, Dakyus, was a four-star recruit who will be playing college football for the Kansas Jayhawks football.