Cody Kessler: Career Overview

Position: Quarterback Date of Birth: May 11, 1993 College: University of Southern California (USC)

NFL Career

• 2016 - Cleveland Browns
  • Drafted in the 3rd round of the 2016 NFL Draft (93rd overall).
  • Played in 15 games during his rookie season, starting 8 of them.
  • Threw for 1,380 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions in his rookie year.
• 2017 - Cleveland Browns
  • Continued to compete for the starting quarterback position.
  • Played in 3 games, starting 1, with limited success.
• 2018 - Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Signed with the Jaguars as a backup quarterback.
  • Did not see game action during the season.
• 2019 - New England Patriots
  • Joined the Patriots as a backup, aiming to learn under Tom Brady.
  • Spent the season primarily on the practice squad and did not appear in any games.

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Established himself as a reliable backup quarterback during his time in the NFL.
• Showcased strong leadership skills at USC, where he was a starting quarterback and led the Trojans to success in several high-profile games.
• In college, Kessler set the USC record for career passing touchdowns (88) and passing efficiency (151.4).

Post-NFL Career

• After his tenure in the NFL, Kessler has remained involved in football, exploring opportunities related to coaching and mentoring young quarterbacks.

Cody Kessler had a promising college career at USC, which led to his selection in the NFL Draft. While his professional career saw him play primarily as a backup, he demonstrated the ability to compete at the highest level and contributed to the teams he played for. Kessler's journey reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by many players in the NFL.