Robert Killebrew
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Robert Winston Killebrew (born December 16, 1984) is a professional American and Canadian football
linebacker
free agent
. He was signed by the Calgary Stampeders
as a street free agent in 2009. He played college football
for the Texas Longhorns
.
. Two-time district MVP who posted 242 tackles, 32 TFL and 17 sacks in his final two seasons. A 5A first-team all-state and All-Greater Houston selection and the district 15-5A Defensive Player of the Year as a senior defensive end ... served as a team captain that year. Posted 144 tackles, 18 TFL, nine sacks, eight QB pressures and three forced fumbles at defensive end in 2002. Also blocked three kicks. Played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl
. Registered 98 tackles, 14 TFL, eight sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception en route to District 15-5A co-Defensive Player of the Year honors as a junior. Played linebacker as a sophomore. Also ran on the sprint and mile relays for the track & field team.
. Set a season high of four tackles against Baylor
. Had two tackles versus Missouri
. Made three tackles at Texas Tech
. Added one tackle against No. 19 Oklahoma State
. Redshirted
in 2003.
. Added one tackle at No. 4 Ohio State. Recorded seven tackles, a TFL and a pressure versus Rice
. Posted five tackles and a pressure in his first career start at Missouri
. Notched four tackles, including two TFL, a PBU and a pressure versus Oklahoma
. Tallied a career-high 10 tackles, a TFL and a PBU against No. 10 Texas Tech
. Added two stops, a PBU and blocked two punts at Oklahoma State
. He became the first Longhorn to block two punts in a game since Terrol Dillon did it in 1999. Posted four tackles and two pressures at Baylor
. Notched five tackles, a sack, a pressure, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery against Kansas
. Matched his career-high with 10 tackles, including four TFL and two sacks, to go along with a forced fumble and a pressure at Texas A&M
. Tallied seven tackles and a pressure in the Big 12 Championship. Added six tackles in Texas’ 41-38 victory over USC
for the National Championship.
game due to a knee injury. Helped UT give up only 61.2 yards rushing per game (third NCAA), 297.4 yards per game (22nd NCAA) and 18.3 points per game (26th NCAA). The 61.2 yards rushing per game ranks second on UT’s all-time list. Posted 40 tackles, four TFL, three pressures and two fumble recoveries, one of which he returned for a TD. Recorded two tackles against North Texas
. Posted four tackles against No. 1 Ohio State
. Had four tackles, including a TFL, and a PBU at Rice
. Notched four tackles and two pressures against Iowa State
. Recorded two tackles and a TFL against Sam Houston State
. Also recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for his first career TD. Added two tackles and a fumble recovery versus No. 14 Oklahoma
. Notched two tackles and had a 31-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Baylor
. Recorded five tackles at Nebraska
. Had three tackles against Oklahoma State
. Posted five tackles, including a TFL, and a pressure against Kansas State
. Tallied six tackles, including a TFL, against Texas A&M
. Added a tackle in the Alamo Bowl
versus Iowa
.
. Posted a season-high nine tackles in a victory against UCF. Tallied two tackles versus Rice
. Posted four tackles against Kansas State. Added a tackle versus No. 10 Oklahoma
. Notched five tackles at Iowa State. Tallied two tackles at Baylor
. Recorded four tackles against Nebraska
. Posted six tackles, including a sack, at Oklahoma State. Notched three tackles and a pressure against Texas Tech
. Added seven tackles, including a TFL, at Texas A&M
. Tallied three tackles against Arizona State
in the Holiday Bowl
.
Gridiron football
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linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
free agent
Free agent
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. He was signed by the Calgary Stampeders
Calgary Stampeders
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as a street free agent in 2009. He played college football
College football
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for the Texas Longhorns
Texas Longhorns football
The Texas Longhorns football program is the intercollegiate football team representing The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas. The team currently competes in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Big 12 Conference which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National...
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Early years
Three-year starter who saw action at both defensive end and linebacker for Klein High School in Spring, TexasSpring, Texas
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. Two-time district MVP who posted 242 tackles, 32 TFL and 17 sacks in his final two seasons. A 5A first-team all-state and All-Greater Houston selection and the district 15-5A Defensive Player of the Year as a senior defensive end ... served as a team captain that year. Posted 144 tackles, 18 TFL, nine sacks, eight QB pressures and three forced fumbles at defensive end in 2002. Also blocked three kicks. Played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl
U.S. Army All-American Bowl
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is a high school football all-star game held in early January in San Antonio, Texas. Currently played in the Alamodome, the game brings 90 of the nation's top high school football players in an East versus West matchup. In addition to the Bowl game, there is the U.S...
. Registered 98 tackles, 14 TFL, eight sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception en route to District 15-5A co-Defensive Player of the Year honors as a junior. Played linebacker as a sophomore. Also ran on the sprint and mile relays for the track & field team.
Redshirt freshman season (2004)
Appeared in eleven games as backup weakside LB and on special teams. Recorded 15 tackles and two pressures. Notched two special teams tackles. Part of a defense that allowed just 320.1 yards per game (23rd NCAA) and 17.9 points per game (18th NCAA). Tallied three tackles in the opener versus North TexasNorth Texas Mean Green football
The North Texas Mean Green football team represents the University of North Texas in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-FBS college football and competes as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. The Mean Green have attained several conference championships, including four...
. Set a season high of four tackles against Baylor
Baylor Bears football
The Baylor Bears football team represents Baylor University in Division I FBS college football. They are a member of the Big 12 Conference. The team plays its home games at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.-History:...
. Had two tackles versus Missouri
Missouri Tigers football
The Missouri Tigers football team represents the University of Missouri in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The team has competed in the North Division of the Big 12 Conference since the conference's inception in 1996...
. Made three tackles at Texas Tech
Texas Tech Red Raiders football
Texas Tech Red Raiders football program is a college football team that represents Texas Tech University . The team competes, as a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
. Added one tackle against No. 19 Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State Cowboys football
The Oklahoma State Cowboys football program represents Oklahoma State University–Stillwater in college football. The team is a member of the Big 12 Conference and completes at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. The Cowboys are led by Mike Gundy, who is in his seventh year as...
. Redshirted
Redshirt (college sports)
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in 2003.
Sophomore (2005)
Played in all 13 games, starting 10, at strongside linebacker and on special teams in 2005. Key member of a defense that ranked 10th nationally in total defense (302.9 ypg), eighth in scoring defense (16.4 ppg), eighth in passing defense (172.0 ypg) and 33rd in rushing defense (130.9 ypg). Finished sixth on the team in tackles with 67 to go along with 10 TFL, four sacks, 10 pressures, three PBU, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three blocked kicks. Opened the season with six tackles, a sack and a pressure versus La.-LafayetteLouisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football
The Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football program is a college football team that represents the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the Sun Belt Conference.-Football classifications:*1937–1962: National Junior College Athletic Association...
. Added one tackle at No. 4 Ohio State. Recorded seven tackles, a TFL and a pressure versus Rice
Rice Owls
The Rice University athletic teams are known as the Rice Owls. The name comes from the owls in Rice's crest.Rice participates in NCAA Division I athletics and is part of Conference USA. Rice was a member of the Southwest Conference until its breakup in 1996. Rice then joined the Western Athletic...
. Posted five tackles and a pressure in his first career start at Missouri
Missouri Tigers football
The Missouri Tigers football team represents the University of Missouri in NCAA Division I FBS college football. The team has competed in the North Division of the Big 12 Conference since the conference's inception in 1996...
. Notched four tackles, including two TFL, a PBU and a pressure versus Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sooners football
The Oklahoma Sooners football program is a college football team that represents the University of Oklahoma . The team is currently a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
. Tallied a career-high 10 tackles, a TFL and a PBU against No. 10 Texas Tech
Texas Tech Red Raiders football
Texas Tech Red Raiders football program is a college football team that represents Texas Tech University . The team competes, as a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
. Added two stops, a PBU and blocked two punts at Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State Cowboys football
The Oklahoma State Cowboys football program represents Oklahoma State University–Stillwater in college football. The team is a member of the Big 12 Conference and completes at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. The Cowboys are led by Mike Gundy, who is in his seventh year as...
. He became the first Longhorn to block two punts in a game since Terrol Dillon did it in 1999. Posted four tackles and two pressures at Baylor
Baylor Bears football
The Baylor Bears football team represents Baylor University in Division I FBS college football. They are a member of the Big 12 Conference. The team plays its home games at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.-History:...
. Notched five tackles, a sack, a pressure, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery against Kansas
Kansas Jayhawks football
The Kansas Jayhawks football program is the intercollegiate football program of the University of Kansas Jayhawks. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big 12 Conference....
. Matched his career-high with 10 tackles, including four TFL and two sacks, to go along with a forced fumble and a pressure at Texas A&M
Texas A&M Aggies football
The Texas A&M Aggies football team represents Texas A&M University in college football. The Aggies have competed in the Big 12 Conference since the conference's inception in 1996. They will join the Southeastern Conference in July 2012. Texas A&M football has earned one national title and 18...
. Tallied seven tackles and a pressure in the Big 12 Championship. Added six tackles in Texas’ 41-38 victory over USC
University of Southern California
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for the National Championship.
Junior (2006)
Started 12 games, missing the Texas TechTexas Tech Red Raiders football
Texas Tech Red Raiders football program is a college football team that represents Texas Tech University . The team competes, as a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
game due to a knee injury. Helped UT give up only 61.2 yards rushing per game (third NCAA), 297.4 yards per game (22nd NCAA) and 18.3 points per game (26th NCAA). The 61.2 yards rushing per game ranks second on UT’s all-time list. Posted 40 tackles, four TFL, three pressures and two fumble recoveries, one of which he returned for a TD. Recorded two tackles against North Texas
North Texas
North Texas is a distinct cultural and geographic area forming the central-northeastern section of the U.S. state of Texas. North Texas is generally considered to include the area south of Oklahoma, east of Abilene, and north of Waco...
. Posted four tackles against No. 1 Ohio State
Ohio State Buckeyes football
The Ohio State Buckeyes football team is an intercollegiate varsity sports team of The Ohio State University. The team is a member of the Big Ten Conference of the NCAA, playing at the Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, formerly Division I-A, level. The team nickname is derived from the state...
. Had four tackles, including a TFL, and a PBU at Rice
Rice Owls
The Rice University athletic teams are known as the Rice Owls. The name comes from the owls in Rice's crest.Rice participates in NCAA Division I athletics and is part of Conference USA. Rice was a member of the Southwest Conference until its breakup in 1996. Rice then joined the Western Athletic...
. Notched four tackles and two pressures against Iowa State
Iowa State Cyclones football
The Iowa State Cyclones football team represents Iowa State University in college football. The Cyclones compete in the Big 12 Conference in the NCAA's Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. ISU started playing football in 1892, however, it did not become an official sport until 1894...
. Recorded two tackles and a TFL against Sam Houston State
Sam Houston State Bearkats
The Bearkats represent Sam Houston State University in intercollegiate athletics.Sam Houston State's colors are orange and white and their mascot is the Bearkats. Sam Houston State sports teams participate in NCAA Division I in the Southland Conference. SHSU's primary rival is Stephen F...
. Also recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for his first career TD. Added two tackles and a fumble recovery versus No. 14 Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sooners football
The Oklahoma Sooners football program is a college football team that represents the University of Oklahoma . The team is currently a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
. Notched two tackles and had a 31-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Baylor
Baylor Bears football
The Baylor Bears football team represents Baylor University in Division I FBS college football. They are a member of the Big 12 Conference. The team plays its home games at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.-History:...
. Recorded five tackles at Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers football
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college football. The program has established itself as a traditional powerhouse, and has the fourth-most all-time victories of any NCAA Division I-A team. Nebraska is one of only six football programs in NCAA Division I-A...
. Had three tackles against Oklahoma State
Oklahoma State Cowboys football
The Oklahoma State Cowboys football program represents Oklahoma State University–Stillwater in college football. The team is a member of the Big 12 Conference and completes at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level. The Cowboys are led by Mike Gundy, who is in his seventh year as...
. Posted five tackles, including a TFL, and a pressure against Kansas State
Kansas State Wildcats football
The Kansas State Wildcats football program is the intercollegiate football program of the Kansas State University Wildcats. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I Bowl Subdivision, and the team competes in the Big 12 Conference...
. Tallied six tackles, including a TFL, against Texas A&M
Texas A&M Aggies football
The Texas A&M Aggies football team represents Texas A&M University in college football. The Aggies have competed in the Big 12 Conference since the conference's inception in 1996. They will join the Southeastern Conference in July 2012. Texas A&M football has earned one national title and 18...
. Added a tackle in the Alamo Bowl
Alamo Bowl
The Alamo Bowl is a major American college football bowl game played annually since 1993 in the 65,000-seat Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. It matches the second choice team from the Pacific-12 Conference and the third choice team from the Big 12 Conference.Traditionally, the Alamo Bowl has been...
versus Iowa
Iowa Hawkeyes football
The Iowa Hawkeyes football team is the interscholastic football team at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes have competed in the Big Ten Conference since 1900, and are currently a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
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Senior (2007)
Appeared in all 13 games, starting 12, at strongside linebacker. Named one of UT’s Outstanding Linebackers. Tallied 57 tackles, a sack and two TFL. Helped UT allow just 93.4 yards rushing per game (Sixth NCAA). Opened the season by recording five tackles versus Arkansas State. Added six tackles and a pressure against No. 19 TCUTCU
TCU is an abbreviation for:* Tauranga City United, a New Zealand association football club* Telecommunication Control Unit* Texas Christian University, a private university in Fort Worth, Texas** TCU Horned Frogs, the athletic program of the school...
. Posted a season-high nine tackles in a victory against UCF. Tallied two tackles versus Rice
Rice
Rice is the seed of the monocot plants Oryza sativa or Oryza glaberrima . As a cereal grain, it is the most important staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and the West Indies...
. Posted four tackles against Kansas State. Added a tackle versus No. 10 Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
. Notched five tackles at Iowa State. Tallied two tackles at Baylor
Baylor
Baylor is a surname and the name of several places and institutions. They include:Institutions:*Baylor University in Waco, Texas*Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas*Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas...
. Recorded four tackles against Nebraska
Nebraska
Nebraska is a state on the Great Plains of the Midwestern United States. The state's capital is Lincoln and its largest city is Omaha, on the Missouri River....
. Posted six tackles, including a sack, at Oklahoma State. Notched three tackles and a pressure against Texas Tech
Texas Tech Red Raiders football
Texas Tech Red Raiders football program is a college football team that represents Texas Tech University . The team competes, as a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
. Added seven tackles, including a TFL, at Texas A&M
Texas A&M University
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. Tallied three tackles against Arizona State
Arizona State Sun Devils football
The Arizona State Sun Devils' football program represents Arizona State University in college football, and competes in NCAA Division I FBS as a member of the Pacific-12 Conference....
in the Holiday Bowl
Holiday Bowl
The Holiday Bowl is a post-season NCAA-sanctioned Division I-A college football bowl game that has been played annually at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California, since 1978. Beginning with the 2010 playing the bowl will officially be known as the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl after...
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