Joe O'Brien (American football)

O'Brien played college football at Boise State University in Idaho from 1991 to 1994. He lettered in his final two years[2] and in 1994 was named Big Sky Conference defensive player of the year.[3]

Joe O'Brien was signed to a two-year contract as an undrafted rookie free agent by the Minnesota Vikings after the 1995 NFL draft[3] but was cut before the 1995 regular season began. He was then signed by the San Jose Sabercats of the Arena Football League in 1996. He played only 2 games for San Jose before being chosen in the 19th round of the World League of American Football draft by the Scottish Claymores, where he played 10 games, starting 6 of them. The Claymores defeated the Frankfort Galaxy on June 23, 1996, to become the 1996 World Bowl champions.[4] The following year, he was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints during the offseason but again was cut before the 1997 regular season began.[5] In 1998, he returned to the AFL and the San Jose Sabrecats, playing 11 games on both the offensive and defensive lines.[6]

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