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12 Facts About Keith Zinger

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Keith Jackson Zinger was born on October 9,1984 and is a former American football tight end.

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Keith Zinger was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft.

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Keith Zinger was a member of both LSU's national championship teams in 2003 and 2007.

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Keith Zinger was named an Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Baton Rouge Advocate Second Dozen and the New Orleans Times-Picayune Top 25 Blue-Chip list.

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Keith Zinger was a first-team 4A all-state selection and in his senior season, he had 322 yards on 23 receptions for two touchdowns.

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Keith Zinger played in 13 games in his freshman season at LSU, caught three passes for 31 yards and was named Freshmen All-SEC squad by the league's coaches.

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In 2005, Keith Zinger scored his first career touchdown on a nine-yard reception from JaMarcus Russell in a game against Appalachian State.

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Keith Zinger had a career-long 27-yard reception against the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2007 SEC Championship Game.

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Keith Zinger was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft.

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Keith Zinger was released on the final cuts but was added to the practice squad and spent the entire season there.

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Keith Zinger was signed by the New York Jets on August 7,2011.

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Keith Zinger has four siblings; Clinton, Gareth, Priscilla, and Biancia.