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{{Infobox gridiron football person
{{Short description|American football player (born 1965)}}
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| name = Brian Kinchen
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1965|8|6}}
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| career_highlights =*[[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super_Bowl_XXXVIII|XXXVIII]])
| position = [[Tight end]] <br> [[Long snapper]]
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| birth_place = [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana]]
| birth_place = [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana]], U.S.
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| college = [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]]
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* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|1988|1990}})
| playing_years1 = 1988–1990
* [[Green Bay Packers]] (1991)*
| playing_team1 = [[Miami Dolphins]]
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|1991|1995}})
| playing_years2 = 1991–1995
* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|1996|1998}})
| playing_team2 = [[Cleveland Browns]]
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|1999|2000}})
| playing_years3 = 1996–1998
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* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2003}})
| playing_team3 = [[Baltimore Ravens]]
| highlights =
| playing_years4 = 1999–2000
* [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XXXVIII|XXXVIII]])
| playing_team4 = [[Carolina Panthers]]
* 2× Second-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[1986 All-SEC football team|1986]], [[1987 All-SEC football team|1987]])
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| statlabel1 = [[Reception (gridiron football)|Receptions]]
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| playing_team5 = [[New England Patriots]]
| statvalue1 = 160
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'''Brian Douglas Kinchen''' (born August 6, 1965) is a former professional [[American football]] [[tight end]] and [[long snapper]]. He played in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Cleveland Browns]], [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[Carolina Panthers]] and [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Brian Kinchen NFL Football Statistics|url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KincBr00.htm|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|accessdate=April 18, 2016}}</ref> As a tight end, he caught 160 passes for 1,648 yards and seven touchdowns. <ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/briankinchen/2501612/profile|title=NFL.com|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
'''Brian Douglas Kinchen''' (born August 6, 1965) is an American former [[American football|football]] [[tight end]] and [[long snapper]] who played in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Miami Dolphins]], [[Cleveland Browns]], [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[Carolina Panthers]] and [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Brian Kinchen NFL Football Statistics|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KincBr00.htm|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|access-date=April 18, 2016}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/player/briankinchen/2501612/profile|title=NFL.com|website=[[NFL.com]] }}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Kinchen was born in Baton Rouge to parents Gaynell "Gus" Kinchen and Tori Kinchen. He attended and played football at University High School. His father was a member of the [[1958 LSU Tigers football team]] and one of the famed [[Chinese Bandits]].<ref name=":2">http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=1580602</ref>
Kinchen was born in Baton Rouge to parents Gaynell "Gus" Kinchen and Tori Kinchen. He attended and played football at University High School. His father was a member of the [[1958 LSU Tigers football team]] and one of the famed [[Chinese Bandits]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |url=http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=1580602 |title=Austin Kinchen Bio - LSUsports.net - the Official Web Site of LSU Tigers Athletics |access-date=February 6, 2010 |archive-date=June 16, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616040420/http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=1580602 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


== College career ==
== College career ==
At LSU, Kinchen was an All-SEC tight end.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.beforethekickmovie.com|title=Before The Kick|website=Before The Kick|access-date=2016-08-19}}</ref> He tallied 523 yards and six touchdowns on 48 receptions over 33 career games. <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brian-kinchen-1.html|title=sports-reference.com|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref>
At LSU, Kinchen was an All-SEC tight end.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.beforethekickmovie.com|title=Before The Kick|website=Before The Kick|access-date=August 19, 2016}}</ref> He tallied 523 yards and six touchdowns on 48 receptions over 33 career games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brian Kinchen College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/brian-kinchen-1.html |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


== Professional career ==
== Professional career ==


=== Miami Dolphins (1988–1990) ===
=== Miami Dolphins (1988–1990) ===
In 1988, the [[Miami Dolphins]] selected Kinchen in the 12th round of the [[1988 NFL Draft]] with the 320th overall pick. In three seasons, he caught two passes for 15 yards over 36 games.<ref name=":1" />
In 1988, the [[Miami Dolphins]] selected Kinchen in the 12th round of the [[1988 NFL draft]] with the 320th overall pick.<ref>{{Cite web |title=1988 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1988/draft.htm |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In three seasons, he caught two passes for 15 yards over 36 games.<ref name=":1" />


=== Cleveland Browns/Baltimore Ravens (1991–1998) ===
=== Cleveland Browns/Baltimore Ravens (1991–1998) ===
In 1991, Kinchen signed with the [[Cleveland Browns]] where he played for head coach [[Bill Belichick]]. Over the next five seasons, he played in all but five regular season games (75 total). His best seasons were from 1993–95 when he caught 73 passes for 795 yards and three [[touchdown]]s in 35 starts. <ref name=":1" />
In 1991, Kinchen signed with the [[Cleveland Browns]] where he played for head coach [[Bill Belichick]]. Over the next five seasons, he played in all but five regular season games (75 total). His best seasons were from 1993–95 when he caught 73 passes for 795 yards and three [[touchdown]]s in 35 starts.<ref name=":1" />


Kinchen was a member of the inaugural [[Baltimore Ravens]] team in 1996 which resulted from the Cleveland Browns relocating to [[Baltimore]]. In 1996, he had his best season as a tight end with 55 receptions for 581 yards (both career highs) and one touchdown. In three years with the Ravens, Kinchen totaled 79 catches for 786 yards and two touchdowns.<ref name=":1" />
Kinchen was a member of the inaugural [[Baltimore Ravens]] team in 1996 which resulted from the Cleveland Browns relocating to [[Baltimore]]. In 1996, he had his best season as a tight end with 55 receptions for 581 yards (both career highs) and one touchdown. In three years with the Ravens, Kinchen totaled 79 catches for 786 yards and two touchdowns.<ref name=":1" />


=== Carolina Panthers (1998–2000) ===
=== Carolina Panthers (1998–2000) ===
In his two season with the [[Carolina Panthers]], Kinchen spent most of his time at long snapper and on [[special teams]]. As a tight end, he had six catches for 52 yards and one touchdown. After suffering an injury, he was released at the end of the 2000 season.<ref name=":1" />
In his two seasons with the [[Carolina Panthers]], Kinchen spent most of his time at long snapper and on [[special teams]]. As a tight end, he had six catches for 52 yards and one touchdown. After suffering an injury, he was released at the end of the 2000 season.<ref name=":1" />


=== New England Patriots (2003) ===
=== New England Patriots (2003) ===
In 2003, Brian came out of retirement to replace injured [[New England Patriots]] long snappers [[Lonie Paxton]] and [[Sean McDermott (long snapper)|Sean McDermott]]. He joined the team with two regular season games in the season and continued that role throughout the playoffs. With 0:09 left to play, Kinchen snapped the game-winning field goal in [[Super Bowl XXXVIII]].<ref name=":0" />
In 2003, Kinchen came out of retirement to replace injured [[New England Patriots]] long snappers [[Lonie Paxton]] and [[Sean McDermott (long snapper)|Sean McDermott]]. He joined the team with two regular season games in the season and continued that role throughout the playoffs. With 0:09 left to play, Kinchen snapped the game-winning field goal in [[Super Bowl XXXVIII]].<ref name=":0" />


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Kinchen lives in Baton Rouge, where he and his wife Lori have raised their four sons—Austin, Hunter, Logan and McKane.<ref name=":0" /> His brother [[Todd Kinchen|Todd]] also played in the NFL. His sons Austin and Hunter Kinchen were long snappers on the LSU football team.<ref name=":2" /> Both Brian’s mother Toni and his wife Lori were LSU cheerleaders.<ref name=":0" />
Kinchen lives in Baton Rouge, where he and his wife Lori have raised their four sons.<ref name=":0" /> His brother [[Todd Kinchen|Todd]] also played in the NFL. His sons Austin and Hunter Kinchen were long snappers on the LSU football team.<ref name=":2" /> Both Brian’s mother Toni and his wife Lori were LSU cheerleaders.<ref name=":0" />

Since retiring from football, Kinchen has spent time as a high school football coach and was a volunteer coach for Nick Saban’s 2004 national championship team at LSU. He currently serves as a college football analyst for ESPN.<ref name=":0" />


He was also previously a commentator for [[ESPNU]], but was suspended after making a comment during a game that receivers needed to use their soft hands to "caress" the ball, and then calling the comment "kind of gay."<ref>[http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-sp.wherenow12oct12,0,4062402.story Where are they now? - Brian Kinchen - Sports, Super Bowl, New England Patriots - baltimoresun.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>The Long Snapper: A Second Chance, a Super Bowl, a Lesson for Life by Jeffrey Marx, Pub. Date: August 2009</ref>
Since retiring from football, Kinchen has spent time as a high school football coach and was a volunteer coach for Nick Saban’s 2004 national championship team at LSU. He currently serves as a college football analyst for ESPN.<ref name=":0" /> He was also previously a commentator for [[ESPNU]], but was suspended after making a comment during a game that receivers needed to use their "tender" hands to "caress" the ball, and then calling the comment "kind of gay."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-sp.wherenow12oct12,0,4062402.story |title=Where are they now? - Brian Kinchen - Sports, Super Bowl, New England Patriots - baltimoresun.com<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=May 24, 2008 |archive-date=July 24, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080724013309/http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-sp.wherenow12oct12,0,4062402.story |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>The Long Snapper: A Second Chance, a Super Bowl, a Lesson for Life by Jeffrey Marx, Pub. Date: August 2009</ref>


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Latest revision as of 17:33, 9 August 2024

Brian Kinchen
No. 88, 48, 46
Position:Tight end
Long snapper
Personal information
Born: (1965-08-06) August 6, 1965 (age 59)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:LSU Laboratory
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
College:LSU
NFL draft:1988 / round: 12 / pick: 320
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:160
Receiving yards:1,648
Receiving touchdowns:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brian Douglas Kinchen (born August 6, 1965) is an American former football tight end and long snapper who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots.[1][2]

Early life

[edit]

Kinchen was born in Baton Rouge to parents Gaynell "Gus" Kinchen and Tori Kinchen. He attended and played football at University High School. His father was a member of the 1958 LSU Tigers football team and one of the famed Chinese Bandits.[3]

College career

[edit]

At LSU, Kinchen was an All-SEC tight end.[4] He tallied 523 yards and six touchdowns on 48 receptions over 33 career games.[5]

Professional career

[edit]

Miami Dolphins (1988–1990)

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In 1988, the Miami Dolphins selected Kinchen in the 12th round of the 1988 NFL draft with the 320th overall pick.[6] In three seasons, he caught two passes for 15 yards over 36 games.[2]

Cleveland Browns/Baltimore Ravens (1991–1998)

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In 1991, Kinchen signed with the Cleveland Browns where he played for head coach Bill Belichick. Over the next five seasons, he played in all but five regular season games (75 total). His best seasons were from 1993–95 when he caught 73 passes for 795 yards and three touchdowns in 35 starts.[2]

Kinchen was a member of the inaugural Baltimore Ravens team in 1996 which resulted from the Cleveland Browns relocating to Baltimore. In 1996, he had his best season as a tight end with 55 receptions for 581 yards (both career highs) and one touchdown. In three years with the Ravens, Kinchen totaled 79 catches for 786 yards and two touchdowns.[2]

Carolina Panthers (1998–2000)

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In his two seasons with the Carolina Panthers, Kinchen spent most of his time at long snapper and on special teams. As a tight end, he had six catches for 52 yards and one touchdown. After suffering an injury, he was released at the end of the 2000 season.[2]

New England Patriots (2003)

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In 2003, Kinchen came out of retirement to replace injured New England Patriots long snappers Lonie Paxton and Sean McDermott. He joined the team with two regular season games in the season and continued that role throughout the playoffs. With 0:09 left to play, Kinchen snapped the game-winning field goal in Super Bowl XXXVIII.[4]

Personal life

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Kinchen lives in Baton Rouge, where he and his wife Lori have raised their four sons.[4] His brother Todd also played in the NFL. His sons Austin and Hunter Kinchen were long snappers on the LSU football team.[3] Both Brian’s mother Toni and his wife Lori were LSU cheerleaders.[4]

Since retiring from football, Kinchen has spent time as a high school football coach and was a volunteer coach for Nick Saban’s 2004 national championship team at LSU. He currently serves as a college football analyst for ESPN.[4] He was also previously a commentator for ESPNU, but was suspended after making a comment during a game that receivers needed to use their "tender" hands to "caress" the ball, and then calling the comment "kind of gay."[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Brian Kinchen NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d e "NFL.com". NFL.com.
  3. ^ a b "Austin Kinchen Bio - LSUsports.net - the Official Web Site of LSU Tigers Athletics". Archived from the original on June 16, 2011. Retrieved February 6, 2010.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Before The Kick". Before The Kick. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
  5. ^ "Brian Kinchen College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  6. ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.
  7. ^ "Where are they now? - Brian Kinchen - Sports, Super Bowl, New England Patriots - baltimoresun.com". Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved May 24, 2008.
  8. ^ The Long Snapper: A Second Chance, a Super Bowl, a Lesson for Life by Jeffrey Marx, Pub. Date: August 2009


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