Brent Steven Celek (/ˈsɛlɪk/; born January 25, 1985) is an American football tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Cincinnati, and was drafted by the Eagles in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. In his 12th year with the team, Celek won Super Bowl LII over the New England Patriots.
Early years
Celek played high school football at La Salle High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was named first-team all-district as both a junior and senior. He set a school record after catching a pass for 89 yards. He also lettered in track two years in the shot put and discus.
College career
Celek played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats, the first year under head coach Rick Minter and the following three seasons under Mark Dantonio. He won the UC Claude Rost Award (Most Valuable Player) and was a second-team All-Big East Conference selection. His four-year totals were 91 receptions for 1,135 yards (a 12.5 average) and 14 touchdowns, with the Bearcats earning victories his senior year in the International Bowl and his sophomore season in the Fort Worth Bowl.
Personal life
Celek is the son of Steve and Debbie Celek and the oldest of five children. Brent's younger brother, Garrett, played tight end at Michigan State under coach Mark Dantonio, who coached Brent when he played for Cincinnati. After going undrafted, Garrett signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He is the cousin of Colin Celek.
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