Jeremy Dale Unertl (born September 15, 1978) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2002. He had a 10-year professional career in multiple leagues. He played college football at Wisconsin–La Crosse. Unertl was also a member of the

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and

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Professional career

First stint with Packers

After going undrafted in the

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, Unertl was signed by the

as an

Baltimore Ravens

Unertl was signed by the

on August 12, but released at the end of

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Second stint with Packers

Unertl was re-signed by the

in the 2003 offseason and was allocated to

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, where he played for the Frankfurt Galaxy. While with the Galaxy Unertl led NFL Europe in interceptions and won

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as a starting cornerback. He was released by the Packers on August 29.

Las Vegas Gladiators

Unertl then signed with the

in 2004, but was released during the 2005 season.

Columbus Destroyers

Unertl was claimed off waivers by the

in 2005. In 2006, he was traded to the

after week 2 for Henry Douglas.

Chicago Rush

Unertl immediately became the Rush's

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and had a breakout season. He helped Chicago to a three-game winning streak and was named defensive player of the game in all three games. He finished the season as the team's

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, finishing the year as the Rush's leader in tackles, interceptions, and pass breakups.

California Redwoods

Unertl was drafted by the

of the United Football League in the

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in 2009. He signed with the team on August 18.

Toronto Argonauts

On April 6, 2010, Unertl signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

Personal life

Unertl married Kasie Cantor on May 11, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

References

External links

Arena Football League bio

Just Sports Stats
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