Kroy Biermann
Encyclopedia
Kroy Biermann is an American football
defensive end
for the Atlanta Falcons
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Montana
. He is married to Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak
, with whom he has a baby boy named Kroy Jagger Biermann, Jr.
all have names that start with the letter "K." Wanting to keep the tradition going, Kroy's mom didn't like the standard names that started with "K," so she looked in the phonebook, found a last name that started with "K" that she liked, and went with that.
Biermann earned eight letters at Hardin High School, Hardin MT, — three each in football and wrestling and two in track. He was a First-team All-State pick and team captain as a junior and senior at linebacker. He was chosen First-team All-Conference at running back in 2002 and 2003. He participated in Montana's Annual East-West Shrine Game. Biermann was also one of the state's premier wrestlers at the A level and placed second in the state as a junior and senior. His senior year in wrestling he was team captain, had the most take-downs and most pins, and was voted his team's Most Valuable Wrestler.
Defensive MVP after accumulating 70 tackles, 15 sacks, 18 tackles for a loss, and five forced fumbles during his senior season. Biermann became Montana's first-ever recipient of the Buck Buchanan Award
in 2007 as well, given annually by The Sports Network to the top defensive player in Division I Football Championship Subdivision. He played outside linebacker in the 2008 Hula Bowl. In 2006 made 78 stops and contributed with 11 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss in 14 games. Named a Walter Camp First-team Small College All-American and was voted a Second-team Little All-America selection by both the Associated Press and The Sports Network. He also earned First-team All-Big Sky Conference. In the 2005 season he Played in all 12 games and was the team’s fifth-leading tackler and was third on the team with seven sacks and tied for a team-high two fumble recoveries. in 2004 as a true freshman he played in 14 of 15 games as a true freshman. and had seven tackles for a loss.
and in the 3-cone drill at the 2008 NFL Combine
.
(154 overall). Biermann posted his first career sack in a Week 13 match-up against the San Diego Chargers
after tackling Chargers QB Philip Rivers
and added a second in the season finale against the St. Louis Rams. He also contributed 14 tackles in 2008.
He started off the 2009 season fast for the falcons as he sacked Dolphins' QB Chad Pennington
twice, forced a fumble and forced a holding call in the season opener. He also got a sack vs San Francisco in the Falcon's week 5 matchup. He now has a career high 3 sacks and one 2 sack game (career high). He took the starting left defensive end spot from 2007 first round pick Jamaal Anderson
after his performance vs San Francisco.
Biermann scored his first NFL touchdown on November 2, 2009 in a Monday night game at the New Orleans Saints
. He returned a Drew Brees
fumble five yards for the score.
On December 27, 2009, Biermann stepped in as the team's placekicker
after an injury to kicker Matt Bryant
during a game against the Buffalo Bills
. Biermann, who had not kicked since high school, had kickoffs of 67, 58 and 54 yards.
On October 10, 2010, Kroy Biermann made headlines as he tipped a Jake Delhomme
pass to himself for an interception and returned it 41 yards for a touchdown.
. They met during the filming of the third season of the hit reality show The Real Housewives of Atlanta
on Bravo. It was at an Atlanta charity function earlier in the year where Biermann, a contestant, and Zolciak, an attendee in support of a fellow cast-mate who was a contestant as well, approached the RHOA star and the pair have been together since, according to UsMagazine. On November 22, 2010, Kim Zolciak confirmed via twitter that she and Bierman are expecting. On May 31, 2011 they welcomed baby boy named Kroy Jagger Biermann, Jr. This is Biermann's first child and Kim's first son (she has two daughters one from a previous marriage) The couple wed at their Atlanta home on November 11, 2011.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
for the Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the Falcons in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft
2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Montana
Montana Grizzlies football
The Montana Grizzlies football program represents the University of Montana in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision of college football. The Grizzlies have competed in the Big Sky Conference, where it is a founding member, since 1963...
. He is married to Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak
Kim Zolciak
Kimberleigh Marie "Kim" Zolciak is an American reality television personality known for her participation on the Bravo series The Real Housewives of Atlanta.-Early life:...
, with whom he has a baby boy named Kroy Jagger Biermann, Jr.
Early years
Kroy's parents and immediate familyFamily
In human context, a family is a group of people affiliated by consanguinity, affinity, or co-residence. In most societies it is the principal institution for the socialization of children...
all have names that start with the letter "K." Wanting to keep the tradition going, Kroy's mom didn't like the standard names that started with "K," so she looked in the phonebook, found a last name that started with "K" that she liked, and went with that.
Biermann earned eight letters at Hardin High School, Hardin MT, — three each in football and wrestling and two in track. He was a First-team All-State pick and team captain as a junior and senior at linebacker. He was chosen First-team All-Conference at running back in 2002 and 2003. He participated in Montana's Annual East-West Shrine Game. Biermann was also one of the state's premier wrestlers at the A level and placed second in the state as a junior and senior. His senior year in wrestling he was team captain, had the most take-downs and most pins, and was voted his team's Most Valuable Wrestler.
College career
Biermann played in 52 career games while totaling 220 tackles, 32 sacks (second-most in school history), 45 tackles for loss, nine forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries for the University of Montana. He was named the 2007 Big Sky ConferenceBig Sky Conference
The Big Sky Conference is an intercollegiate college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I, with football competing in the Football Championship Subdivision. The BSC was founded in 1963. Member institutions are located in the western United States in the states of Arizona,...
Defensive MVP after accumulating 70 tackles, 15 sacks, 18 tackles for a loss, and five forced fumbles during his senior season. Biermann became Montana's first-ever recipient of the Buck Buchanan Award
Buck Buchanan Award
The Buck Buchanan Award is awarded annually to the most outstanding defensive player in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision of college football, and was first given in 1995 after the Walter Payton Award was designated solely for offensive players.The trophy was named in honor of the...
in 2007 as well, given annually by The Sports Network to the top defensive player in Division I Football Championship Subdivision. He played outside linebacker in the 2008 Hula Bowl. In 2006 made 78 stops and contributed with 11 sacks and 13.5 tackles for loss in 14 games. Named a Walter Camp First-team Small College All-American and was voted a Second-team Little All-America selection by both the Associated Press and The Sports Network. He also earned First-team All-Big Sky Conference. In the 2005 season he Played in all 12 games and was the team’s fifth-leading tackler and was third on the team with seven sacks and tied for a team-high two fumble recoveries. in 2004 as a true freshman he played in 14 of 15 games as a true freshman. and had seven tackles for a loss.
NFL career
Biermann was a top performer in the Vertical jumpVertical jump
A vertical jump or vertical leap is the act of raising one's center of gravity higher in the vertical plane solely with the use of one's own muscles; it is a measure of how high an individual or athlete can elevate off the ground from a standstill.-Types of vertical jump:The vertical jump is...
and in the 3-cone drill at the 2008 NFL Combine
NFL Combine
The National Invitational Camp or NFL Scouting Combine, as it is more widely known, is a week-long showcase, occurring every February in Indianapolis, Indiana's Lucas Oil Stadium , where college football players perform physical and mental tests in front of National Football League coaches, general...
.
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| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash 40 yard dash The 40-yard dash is a sprint covering . It is primarily run to evaluate the speed of American football players by scouts, particularly for the NFL Draft but also for collegiate recruiting. A player's recorded time in the 40 can have a heavy impact on his prospects in college or professional football... |
10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20 ss 20 yard shuttle The 20-yard shuttle, also simply called the short shuttle, is a test performed by American football athletes at the NFL combine. It is primarily run to evaluate the quickness and change-of-direction ability of players by scouts, particularly for the NFL Draft but also for collegiate recruiting... |
3-cone 3 cone drill The 3 cone drill, or three cone drill, is a test performed by American football athletes at the NFL combine. It is primarily run to evaluate the agility, quickness and fluidity of movement of players by scouts, particularly for the NFL Draft but also for collegiate recruiting... |
Vert Vertical jump A vertical jump or vertical leap is the act of raising one's center of gravity higher in the vertical plane solely with the use of one's own muscles; it is a measure of how high an individual or athlete can elevate off the ground from a standstill.-Types of vertical jump:The vertical jump is... |
Broad | BP Bench press The bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to stimulate the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight... |
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| 6-3⅛* | 241 * | 4.75 ** | X | X | 4.30 ** | 6.83 ** | 35" ** | 9'09" ** | 29 * | 28 * | |||||||||
| * represents NFL combine; **represents Montana Pro Day— "X" Denotes "No Data" or "Did Not Participate" | |||||||||||||||||||
Atlanta Falcons
He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
(154 overall). Biermann posted his first career sack in a Week 13 match-up against the San Diego Chargers
San Diego Chargers
The San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
after tackling Chargers QB Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers
Philip Rivers is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League . He was one half of the Manning-Rivers draft trade which sent him to San Diego and the 1st overall pick, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, to the New York Giants. Rivers played college...
and added a second in the season finale against the St. Louis Rams. He also contributed 14 tackles in 2008.
He started off the 2009 season fast for the falcons as he sacked Dolphins' QB Chad Pennington
Chad Pennington
James Chadwick "Chad" Pennington is an American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for ten years. He is currently a football analyst with FOX Sports though he plans to return to playing after recovering from an injury...
twice, forced a fumble and forced a holding call in the season opener. He also got a sack vs San Francisco in the Falcon's week 5 matchup. He now has a career high 3 sacks and one 2 sack game (career high). He took the starting left defensive end spot from 2007 first round pick Jamaal Anderson
Jamaal Anderson
Jamaal Anderson is an American football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons eighth overall in the 2007 NFL Draft...
after his performance vs San Francisco.
Biermann scored his first NFL touchdown on November 2, 2009 in a Monday night game at the New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
. He returned a Drew Brees
Drew Brees
Drew Christopher Brees is a quarterback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue....
fumble five yards for the score.
On December 27, 2009, Biermann stepped in as the team's placekicker
Placekicker
Placekicker, or simply kicker , is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the kicking duties of field goals, extra points...
after an injury to kicker Matt Bryant
Matt Bryant
Steven Matt Bryant is an American football placekicker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Frankfurt Galaxy as a street free agent in 2002...
during a game against the Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. Biermann, who had not kicked since high school, had kickoffs of 67, 58 and 54 yards.
On October 10, 2010, Kroy Biermann made headlines as he tipped a Jake Delhomme
Jake Delhomme
Jake Christopher Delhomme is an American football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Delhomme played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette before being signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997...
pass to himself for an interception and returned it 41 yards for a touchdown.
Personal life
Kroy is married to Kim ZolciakKim Zolciak
Kimberleigh Marie "Kim" Zolciak is an American reality television personality known for her participation on the Bravo series The Real Housewives of Atlanta.-Early life:...
. They met during the filming of the third season of the hit reality show The Real Housewives of Atlanta
The Real Housewives of Atlanta
The Real Housewives of Atlanta is an American reality television series on the Bravo cable network that premiered in the fall of 2008. Following the format of its predecessors , in 2009 the Atlanta series was not only the highest rated show of the The Real Housewives of... franchise, it was the...
on Bravo. It was at an Atlanta charity function earlier in the year where Biermann, a contestant, and Zolciak, an attendee in support of a fellow cast-mate who was a contestant as well, approached the RHOA star and the pair have been together since, according to UsMagazine. On November 22, 2010, Kim Zolciak confirmed via twitter that she and Bierman are expecting. On May 31, 2011 they welcomed baby boy named Kroy Jagger Biermann, Jr. This is Biermann's first child and Kim's first son (she has two daughters one from a previous marriage) The couple wed at their Atlanta home on November 11, 2011.