Stanford Keglar
Quick Facts
Biography
Stanford Sherock Keglar (born July 4, 1985) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.
Early years
Stanford Sherock Keglar was born on July 4, 1985 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Playing at Pike High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was coached by former Purdue defensive back Ken Coudret. As a junior he had 72 tackles, four sacks, four fumble recoveries and one interception. During his senior season, Keglar totaled 83 tackles, five sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception. After the season he was named honorable mention All-State, First-Team All County and First Team All-Conference. He was ranked as the eighth best college football prospect in Indiana and the 26th best linebacker by Rivals.com. During his high school years he also participated in track & field as well as swimming and was sectional winner in the 50 freestyle.
College career
2003
Keglar played in only one game as a freshman at Purdue before suffering a high ankle sprain and missing the rest of the season.
2004
During his sophomore year he started all 12 games. Keglar recorded 61 tackles, three pass breakups, and one forced fumble. Against Notre Dame he had a career high seven tackles.
2005
As a junior, Keglar appeared in 10 games, starting six. He ranked fourth on the team with 50 tackles and added one sack and a pass breakup. On September 17 against Arizona he equaled his career high with seven tackles.
2006
Appearing in all 14 games and starting 10 as a senior at Purdue, Keglar had 69 tackles, five pass breakups, one interception, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Keglar broke his career high in tackles with 10 against Ball State. He had a team high nine tackles in the Champs Sports Bowl against Maryland.
Professional career
Tennessee Titans
Keglar was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was signed on July 15, 2008. In 13 games as a rookie he totaled 12 tackles. On September 5, 2010, Keglar was waived by Tennessee.
Houston Texans
Keglar signed with the Houston Texans on October 25, 2010. He was cut on September 3, 2011.
Minnesota Vikings
Keglar was signed by the Vikings on May 29, 2013. He was cut on June 27, 2013.
Vikings re-signed Keglar again on August 6, 2013 after cutting Nathan Williams. Keglar was again released by the Vikings on August 26, 2013 (along with 12 others) to get to a 75 man roster.