Zakary A Keasey was born on March 19,1982 and is an American former professional football fullback and linebacker who played in the National Football League.
18 Facts About Zak Keasey
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Zak Keasey was a member of the Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers, and the New Orleans Saints.
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Zak Keasey attended Princeton University, and was awarded the Poe-Kazmaier Trophy, the highest award given to a Princeton football player.
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Zak Keasey finished his senior season with 127 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 4 pass-breakups, 2 interceptions and 1 fumble recovery.
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Zak Keasey was named a FCS second team All-American.
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Zak Keasey signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2005.
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Zak Keasey was offered a contract after a successful mini-camp tryout at the invitation of Redskins defensive coordinator Gregg Williams.
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Zak Keasey went on to make the initial regular season 53 man roster as a reserve linebacker.
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In 2006, Zak Keasey signed with the San Francisco 49ers, where he made the transition from linebacker to fullback.
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Zak Keasey spent the 2006 season on the practice squad.
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Zak Keasey entered the 2007 season as a member of the 49ers practice squad, and was signed to the active roster on September 21,2007; taking the roster spot of injured linebacker Manny Lawson.
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Zak Keasey was cut and then resigned several times, ultimately appearing in 13 games.
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Zak Keasey entered the 2008 NFL season as a challenger for the starting fullback position with the 49ers.
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Zak Keasey was replaced in the 49ers starting lineup by all purpose back Michael Robinson.
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Zak Keasey broke his forearm in the first preseason game against the Denver Broncos on August 14,2009.
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Zak Keasey was expected to miss eight weeks with the injury.
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Zak Keasey signed a future contract with the New Orleans Saints on February 23,2010.
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Zak Keasey was released during final roster cuts on September 4,2010.