Brad Quast (born June 5, 1968) was an all-conference football player for the

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from 1986 to 1989. He is a member of the

's all-time football team.

Iowa career

Brad Quast went to Forest View High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, before attending the University of Iowa. He was heavily recruited and selected the Hawkeyes over

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. Quast was a linebacker for Iowa for four years from 1986-1989, and he was one of the few linebackers in school history to start for four years. He was named the top freshman linebacker in the nation by

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in 1986. In his junior season in 1988, Quast was an all-

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selection. He recorded 20 tackles against

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, and then he duplicated the feat later in the year against

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. Quast finished the year with 133 tackles, which ranked eighth in school history. He also led the team with four interceptions, including one against Kansas State that he returned 94 yards for a touchdown, setting a school record. In his senior season, Quast was named a team captain of the 1989 Hawkeyes. He was an all-

selection for the second time, as he again led the team with four interceptions. His 11 career interceptions ranked fourth in school history. Quast also had 114 tackles, raising his career total to 435, which ranked third in school history.

Professional career and honors

Quast was the

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' tenth round pick in

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but was released without playing a game. He played two seasons with Barcelona in the World League before signing a two-year contract with the

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. But Quast tore up his knee in a 1992 preseason game and never played again. By 1993, he could no longer pass a physical exam. In 1989, Iowa fans selected an all-time University of Iowa football team during the 100th anniversary celebration of Iowa football, and Brad Quast was an honorable mention selection as a linebacker.Iowa All-Time team

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Quast, Brad 1968 births Living people American football linebackers Iowa Hawkeyes football players Barcelona Dragons (NFL Europe) players Sportspeople from Arlington Heights, Illinois Players of American football from Cook County, Illinois