Jacoby Brissett
| File:Jacoby Brissett in the 2015 season.jpg | |
| No. 7 – New England Patriots | |
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| Position: | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 11, 1992 West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 231 lb (105 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Palm Beach Gardens (FL) Dwyer |
| College: | NC State |
| NFL draft: | 2016 / round: 3 / pick: 91 |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jacoby Brissett (born December 11, 1992) is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida and NC State. He was drafted in the third round with the 91st overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.[1]
Early years
Brissett attended William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.[2] Rivals.com ranked him as a four-star recruit and the third best dual-threat quarterback in his class.[3] He committed to play college football at the University of Florida in February 2011.[4]
College career
Florida Gators
As a true freshman at Florida in 2011, Brissett was a backup to starter John Brantley. In October he started his first two career games, after Brantley was injured.[5] His first career start came against number-one ranked LSU.[6] He threw for 94 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in the 41–11 loss. Overall he appeared in eight games, completing 18 of 39 passes for 206 yards, two touchdowns and four interceptions. Entering his sophomore season, Brissett competed with Jeff Driskel for the Gators starting job.[7] Brissett started the opening game against Bowling Green, however Driskel was the starter for the rest of the season. Brissett started his second game of the season against Jacksonville State after Driskel was unable to play due to injury.[8] Overall he appeared in five games, completing 23 of 35 for 249 yards and a touchdown.
NC State Wolfpack
Brissett transferred to North Carolina State University in January 2013.[9][10] After sitting out the 2013 season due to transfer rules, Brissett took over as the Wolfpack's starting quarterback for 2014.[11][12][13][14] That year he passed for 2,606 yards with 23 touchdowns and five interceptions. As a senior in 2015 he passed for 2,662 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Professional career
Brisset was selected by the New England Patriots in third round with the 91st overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.
References
- ^ http://nesn.com/2016/04/patriots-select-qb-jacoby-brissett-91st-overall-in-2016-nfl-draft/
- ^ "Football or basketball? Jacoby Brissett still can't decide – High School Buzz".
- ^ "Jacoby Brissett".
- ^ "QB prospect Jacoby Brissett says he will play for the Florida Gators". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Jacoby Brissett Jeff Driskel: Jacoby Brissett to start for Florida ahead of Jeff Driskel". tribunedigital-orlandosentinel.
- ^ "Gators start Dwyer's Jacoby Brissett at QB vs. No. 1 LSU – Gator Bytes".
- ^ "Jeff Driskel, Jacoby Brissett competing for Florida quarterback job". AL.com.
- ^ "Jeff Driskel of Florida Gators might be sidelined for next two games". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Ex-Gators QB, Dwyer grad Jacoby Brissett will transfer to..."
- ^ "NC State adds Florida transfer QB Brissett". ESPN.com.
- ^ Fox Sports. "Florida transfer QB Jacoby Brissett ready to star for N.C. State". FOX Sports.
- ^ AARON BEARD, Associated PressHerald-Sun (June 27, 2014). "New Wolfpack QB Jacoby Brissett ready and rarin' to go". The Herald-Sun.
- ^ Former UF quarterback Jacoby Brissett ready to lead NC State in 2014
- ^ "Ex-Florida QB Jacoby Brissett is ready to shine for N.C. State". jacksonville.com.
External links
- NC State Wolfpack bio Error in Webarchive template: Empty url.
- Florida Gators bio Error in Webarchive template: Empty url.