Brian Linthicum

Brian Linthicum (born November 28, 1987) is an American former college football player who was a tight end for the Michigan State Spartans. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) in 2012.

Early life He attended St. Anne's-Belfield School in Charlottesville, Virginia. He earned first-team all-state in his senior season. According to Rivals.com, he was ranked 29th among the nation's top tight ends.

College career He spent his freshman year at Clemson then he transferred to Michigan State before his sophomore season. He played three seasons at Michigan State. In his three years in Michigan State and one year in Clemson, he had 80 receptions, 936 receiving yards and 6 receiving touchdowns.

In his senior year, he was named to the Second-team All-Big Ten. On September 17, 2011, he had just one reception for 8 yards against Notre Dame but Michigan State loss 31-13. On October 15, 2011, he recorded 2 receptions for 22 yards against 11 ranked Michigan as Michigan State wins 28-14.

In his junior year, he finished the year with 18 receptions, 230 receiving yards and a touchdown.

In his sophomore year, he was selected to the Academic All-Big Ten. On September 5, 2009, he recorded 3 receptions for 26 yards and a touchdown against Montana State as Michigan State wins 44-3.

He missed the 2008 season due to transferring from Clemson to Michigan State. On September 8, 2007, he recorded 2 receptions for 23 yards and a touchdown against Louisiana-Monroe as Clemson wins 49-26. On November 3, 2007, he had a 2-yard receiving touchdown with 6:49 minutes left in 4th quarter against Duke 47-10 and by that same score, Clemson wins 47-10.

Professional career New York Jets On April 28, 2012, Linthicum signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on July 3, 2012 after suffering a quadriceps injury that rendered him unable to practice at the Jets' mini-camp.

Personal life Linthicum's parents are Don and Carla Linthicum. His brother, Josh, earned four letters as a center on the Bucknell Bison men's basketball team.