Jared Brinkman

Jared Brinkman (born February 19, 1999) is a professional gridiron football defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Jared Brinkman
No. 91     Toronto Argonauts
Brinkman with the Argonauts in 2023
Born: (1999-02-19) February 19, 1999
Iowa City, Iowa
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive lineman
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight290 lb (130 kg)
CollegeNorthern Iowa
High schoolRegina High (Iowa)
Career history
As player
2022–presentToronto Argonauts
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

College career

Brinkman played college football for the Northern Iowa Panthers from 2017 to 2021.[1] He played in 55 games where he had 209 tackles, 39.5 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, six forced fumbles, and three fumble recoveries.[2]

Professional career

On September 29, 2022, it was announced that Brinkman had signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[3][4] He spent time on the team's practice roster before making his professional debut in the final game of the regular season on October 29, 2022, against the Montreal Alouettes, where he recorded two defensive tackles.[2][5] He did not play in the team's East Final victory, but he did make his post-season debut in the 109th Grey Cup game where he had two defensive tackles.[2] Brinkman won his first professional championship as the Argonauts defeated the Winnipeg Blue Bombers by a score of 24–23.[6]

Personal life

Brinkman was born to parents Mike and Carla Brinkman and has one brother, Jake.[1]

References
  1. "Jared Brinkman". Northern Iowa Panthers. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  2. "Jared Brinkman". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  3. "Double Blue Add Three to Roster". Toronto Argonauts. September 29, 2022.
  4. "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  5. "Game Notes" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  6. "Title wave: Argos wash away Bombers' dynasty hopes". Canadian Football League. November 20, 2022.
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