Keith Aaron Null (born September 24, 1985) is a former

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. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the

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. He played college football at

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. Null was also a member of the

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and

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College career

Null started in two seasons for West Texas A&M, throwing for over 9,000 yards in his two seasons as a starter. He was awarded All-Conference honors as a junior and senior. As a junior, Null threw for 4,134 yards with 41

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s and 14

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s, including a 498-yard, six-touchdown outburst against

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. After settling in as a junior, Null exploded for one of the most prolific passing seasons at any collegiate level as a senior. He finished the season with 5,097 yards and 48 touchdowns with 15 interceptions.

Professional career

St. Louis Rams

Null was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the 6th round of the

. In week 14, he made his first professional start, filling in for the injured

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and

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. In his first regular season start Keith completed 27 of 43 passes and threw for one touchdown and five interceptions in a 47-7 loss to the

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. Null was cut by the St. Louis Rams before the 2010 regular season campaign began.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Null was signed to the

' practice squad on September 27, 2010. He was released on September 30.

Carolina Panthers

Null joined the

' practice squad on November 23, 2010. He was called up to the active roster December 3 following a season-ending injury to Tony Pike.

Statistics

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Personal life

Null is currently the Campus Pastor at Renew Life Church in Lubbock, Texas where he lives with his wife and three children. In 2014, he began to coach football to area kids at the Keith Null Quarterback and Receiver Mini Camp.

References

External links

St. Louis Rams bio
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