Gary Brackett

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Indianapolis Colts
currentnumber=58
currentpositionplain=Middle linebacker
birthdate=birth date and age|1980|5|23
birthplace=Glassboro, New Jersey
heightft=5
heightin=11
weight=235
debutyear=2003
debutteam=Indianapolis Colts
college=Rutgers
undraftedyear=2003
pastteams=
* Indianapolis Colts (2003-present)
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Tackles
statvalue1=429
statlabel2=Sacks
statvalue2=2.5
statlabel3=INT
statvalue3=10
nfl=BRA070078

Gary Lawrence Brackett (born May 23, 1980 in Glassboro, New Jersey) is a middle linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL.

Brackett was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Colts out of Rutgers University. After starting at Glassboro High School in Glassboro, New Jersey] , he walked on to the Rutgers University football team. [ [http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=223 Gary Brackett player profile] , Indianapolis Colts. Accessed March 3, 2007.] By his senior year, he was captain of the defensive team and won the team's defensive MVP honors.

During a 16-month span, starting in 2003, Brackett lost his mother, father, and brother.

High School Years

Brackett attended Glassboro High School in Glassboro, New Jersey and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he was a two-time All-South Jersey selection, a two-time All-Group I choice, and a two-time All-Tri-County Conference choice.

NFL career

Brackett was signed by the Colts in 2003 and became a starter for the team in the 2005 season. That year he had 131 tackles and 3 interceptions. In 2006 he had 123 tackles. For his career, he has had 297 tackles and 6 interceptions. Brackett was AFC Defensive Player of the Week on September 11, 2005 after having 9 tackles and 2 interceptions against the Baltimore Ravens. In fall of 2007, Brackett was named captain of the Colts defense.

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