Bryson Keeton

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.

Bryson Keeton
Personal information
Born: (1993-02-24) February 24, 1993
Bakersfield, California
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Bakersfield (CA) Ridgeview
College:Montana State
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2016
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Pass deflections:0
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Keeton was a three-time all-league defensive back at Bakersfield Ridgeview high school in Bakersfield, California.

Professional career

The 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

His cousin Tony Brackens played eight seasons for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL.[8]

References

  1. Reed, Russell (May 9, 2016). "Jets sign Bryson Keeton". NBC Montana. Archived from the original on September 8, 2016. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Allen, Eric (December 30, 2016). "Jets Place RB Matt Forté on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
  5. "Jets Waive/Injured CB Bryson Keeton, Sign CB David Rivers". NFLTradeRumors.com. July 30, 2017.
  6. Allen, Eric (May 7, 2018). "Jets Sign K Bertolet, Waive CB Keeton". NewYorkJets.com.
  7. McCaskill, Steve (September 7, 2011). "Venturerock establishes new US$75m sports tech investment fund". sportspromedia.com.
  8. "Montana State Profile". msubobcats.com.


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