Bryson Rashon Keeton (born February 24, 1993) is an American businessman who is currently a partner at an international venture capital investment conglomerate Venturerock. Keeton is a former American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. Keeton was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He played college football at Montana State.
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born: | February 24, 1993 Bakersfield, California, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Bakersfield (CA) Ridgeview | ||||
| College: | Montana State | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||
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Early life
editKeeton was a three-time all-league defensive back at Bakersfield Ridgeview high school in Bakersfield, California.
Professional career
editThe New York Jets signed Keeton as an undrafted free agent following a tryout during their rookie minicamp.[1] Keeton was waived on September 3, 2016 as part of the final roster cuts and was signed to the practice squad the following day.[2][3] He was promoted to the active roster on December 30, 2016.[4]
On July 30, 2017, Keeton was waived/injured by the Jets and placed on injured reserve.[5]
On May 7, 2018, Keeton was waived by the Jets.[6]
On September 6, 2022, Keeton became a Partner at an international venture capital investment conglomerate Venturerock.[7]
Personal life
editHis cousin Tony Brackens played eight seasons for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL.[8]
References
edit- ^ Reed, Russell (May 9, 2016). "Jets sign Bryson Keeton". NBC Montana. Archived from the original on September 8, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
- ^ Lange, Randy (September 3, 2016). "Jets Release 18 Players Ahead of Deadline". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- ^ Lange, Randy (September 4, 2016). "Jets Sign 6 to Their Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 7, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- ^ Allen, Eric (December 30, 2016). "Jets Place RB Matt Forté on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ "Jets Waive/Injured CB Bryson Keeton, Sign CB David Rivers". NFLTradeRumors.com. July 30, 2017.
- ^ Allen, Eric (May 7, 2018). "Jets Sign K Bertolet, Waive CB Keeton". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ McCaskill, Steve (September 7, 2011). "Venturerock establishes new US$75m sports tech investment fund". sportspromedia.com.
- ^ "Montana State Profile". msubobcats.com.