Thomas Keiser

Thomas Keiser

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Keiser with the Carolina Panthers
No. -- Free agent
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1989-03-28) March 28, 1989
Place of birth: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Wexford (PA) North Allegheny
College: Stanford
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 40
Sacks: 9
Forced Fumbles: 0
Interceptions: 2
Player stats at NFL.com

Thomas Keiser (born March 28, 1989) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. Keiser played college football at Stanford University.

Early years

Keiser attended high school at North Allegheny Senior High School and played for the Tigers before graduating in 2007.

College career

Keiser played college football at Stanford. He entered the 2011 NFL Draft after his junior season.[1]

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Keiser was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent on July 30, 2011. He was waived on September 4, 2011, but was re-signed to the Panthers’ practice squad on September 6, 2011. Keiser was signed to the active roster on November 8, 2011. He was waived by the Panthers on May 13, 2013.

San Diego Chargers

Keiser signed with the San Diego Chargers on May 17, 2013. He was released on August 31, 2013, but was signed to the Chargers' practice squad on September 1, 2013. Keiser was signed to the active roster on October 1, 2013. Keiser proved to be a physical linebacker, playing 12 games, while starting 3, collecting 21 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and an interception. Keiser intercepted Peyton Manning in week 15 to seal the game and win for the chargers. He was released on August 30, 2014.

Arizona Cardinals

Keiser was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals on August 31, 2014. He was released on November 14, 2014.

San Jose SaberCats

Keiser was assigned to the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League (AFL) on December 3, 2014.[2] He was placed on reassignment on March 27, 2015.

References

  1. ↑ BREAKING: Tom Keiser to enter NFL draft
  2. ↑ "Former NFL and Stanford LB Thomas Keiser Joins SaberCats". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. December 3, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
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