Jacoby Brissett

Jacoby Brissett
No. 7 New England Patriots
Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1992-12-11) December 11, 1992
Place of birth: 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

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.

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