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Killebrew, Robert “Killer”

Card: Donruss Threads 2005
Acquired: 2012, Target Authentic Memorabilia Autograph Edition

Robert Killebrew was one of the star members of the University of Texas’ defense that helped the team in the National Title Game, posting 6 tackles during the Longhorns 41-38 upset over USC. He finished his career at UT with 179 tackles, 16 TFL, and 5 sacks. A valued inside linebacker and special teamer, Robert had impressive speed posting a sub 4.45 40, and leveled hard hits on opposing offenders. At his proday, Killebrew ran a 4.52 40-yard dash, had a 38-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot, eight-inch broad jump, a 4.24-second short shuttle and completed 19 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press. He measured in at 6-foot and 230 pounds. Robert went undrafted and bounced around some camps before he signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL in 2009, however he wouldn’t make the squad. He’s currently a free agent.