Kyle Brady Kyle James Brady ( born January 14 , 1972 in Camp Hill , Pennsylvania ) is a former professional American football player . He played tight end for 13 seasons in the National Football League for the New York Jets , Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots . He was the Jets ' first round draft choice in the 1995 NFL Draft . He played college football at Penn State . Early years . While attending Cedar Cliff High School in Camp Hill , Pennsylvania , Brady lettered in football , basketball , and baseball . In football , he was a first team " USA Today " All - USA selection , a " Parade Magazine " All - America selection and , as a senior , was the Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year , and the recipient of the Bobby Dodd Award ( which is given to the nation ' s top offensive lineman ) given by the Touchdown Club of Atlanta . College career . At Penn State , Brady was a two - time All - Big Ten selection , and a consensus All - America choice as a senior . During his senior year in 1994 , he helped his team to an undefeated record , a conference championship , and the school ' s first Rose Bowl victory . He was ranked seventh in the all - time reception list for the school . He graduated with a degree in exercise and sports science in 1995 . Professional career . New York Jets . Brady was selected by the New York Jets in the first round ( 9th overall ) of the 1995 NFL Draft , much to the chagrin of the Jets fans in attendance . The fans wanted the team to draft Warren Sapp and showed it by chanting " " We want Sapp ! We want Sapp ! " " Jacksonville Jaguars . Brady went on to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1999 and had his best year in the NFL with the Jaguars as he , in the 2000 season , set career highs with 64 receptions and 729 receiving yards . He was the Jaguars ' Man of the Year in 2003 . Brady had a reputation with the Jags as a very durable player , having only missed nine games in his twelve seasons in the NFL , and was also known as an outstanding blocker . New England Patriots . His reputation as a durable blocker helped him to land a two - year contract on March 3 , 2007 with the New England Patriots to replace departing free agent Daniel Graham at tight end . Patriots coach Bill Belichick was known to have been enamored with Brady dating back to 1995 while he was head coach of the Cleveland Browns . Belichick had reportedly planned to draft Brady that year with the 10th pick — one pick " after " the Jets drafted him . When Brady was selected , Belichick traded down to the 30th pick . One website went as far as to label Brady " Belichick ' s white whale . " Despite nagging injuries , Brady played In 14 games for the Patriots in 2007 , catching nine passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns , culminating with Super Bowl XLII . He was released by New England on February 29 , 2008 , and retired shortly thereafter . Broadcasting . Brady was a participant in the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program , a two - week program held at the top American business school s for NFL players preparing for careers after football . Brady attended the workshop at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in February and March 2008 . In June 2009 , Brady took part in the 2009 NFL / NFLPA " Broadcast Boot Camp , " a program designed by the NFL Broadcasting Department and their broadcast partners to prepare players for possible post - playing careers in broadcasting . Brady was hired by the Big Ten Network as a football analyst for the 2009 season , where he is partnered with Rick Pizzo on the " Big Ten Football Saturday : Pre - Game Show " . Personal . Brady and his wife Kristi have a son , Kellen and a daughter , Brooke . A 2004 Sports Illustrated article noted Brady is a U . S . Civil War buff . On March 21 , 2009 , he threw out the first pitch at opening day ceremonies for the Green Cove Springs Athletic Association Little League Baseball . Brady will be the honorary chairman of the 2009 Big 33 Football Classic . As of August 2010 , Brady has enrolled at the Florida Coastal School of Law , located in Jacksonville , Florida .