Scott Kooistra
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Personal information | |||||||
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Born: | Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | October 14, 1980||||||
Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 335 lb (152 kg) | ||||||
Career information | |||||||
High school: | Cary (Cary, North Carolina) | ||||||
College: | NC State | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2003 / Round: 7 / Pick: 215 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
Career NFL statistics | |||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com |
Daniel Scott Kooistra [KOO-struh] (born October 14, 1980) is a former
Early years
Kooistra was born in Madison Wisconsin. He attended East Cary Middle School where he made the A/B Honor Role in eighth grade.[1] He played high school football for Cary High School in Cary, North Carolina where he was a "crowd favorite."[2] Koostra started for two years, playing offensive and defensive tackle.[3][4] Cary Coach Jay DeJeet said, "He is a very athletic big man and his footwork is exceptional."[3]
College career
Kooistra attended North Carolina State University on scholarship.[4] He started every game as a tackle as a junior and a senior. As a senior in 2002, Kooistra was starting tackle for team that posted 11–3 record, capped by a win in the Gator Bowl. He was a History major while at NC State.
Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
Kooistra was selected by the
On January 30, 2007, Kooistra was tendered a 3-year deal with the Bengals keeping him in Cincinnati through the 2009 season. Kooistra was waived by the Bengals on November 3, 2009. He was re-signed on November 9, but waived again on November 24.
Cleveland Browns
Kooistra signed with the
Kooistra was re-signed to a future contract by the Browns on January 5, 2010. Kooistra was cut on September 4.
Baltimore Ravens
Kooistra signed with the Baltimore Ravens on October 5, 2010.
References
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- ^ "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.