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<p>Brett Keisel, a former American football defensive end, was born on September 19, 1978, in Provo, Utah. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the seventh round (242nd overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. Keisel played his entire 12-season professional career with the Steelers and previously played college football at Brigham Young University (BYU) and Snow College.</p>

<h2>High School and College Education</h2>

<p>Keisel attended Greybull High School (GHS) in Greybull, Wyoming, where he was a multi-sport <a href="/biography/brett-keisel">athlete</a>. He earned four varsity letters in both football and basketball, and lettered twice in track and field. A standout on the football field, Keisel was a four-time All-Conference selection and received All-State honors as both a linebacker and a tight end. Among his accolades were the USA Today Wyoming Player of the Year, Conference Player of the Year, and Sportslink Player of the Year awards.</p>

<p>In college, Keisel began his football journey at Brigham Young University, where he was redshirted as a freshman. He played as a defensive end during his sophomore season before transferring to Snow College for increased playing opportunities. He later returned to BYU to complete his collegiate career. Over his college tenure, Keisel recorded a total of 66 tackles, including 39 solo tackles, 19 tackles for loss, and 9 quarterback sacks.</p>

<h2>Pittsburgh Steelers Career</h2>

<p>The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Keisel in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, he made five appearances and recorded four tackles. A shoulder injury forced him to miss the entire 2003 season due to surgery. However, he returned in 2004, appearing in 13 games and making nine tackles.</p>

<p>Keisel’s breakout came in 2005 when he played all 16 games, recording 33 tackles and three sacks. Following the departure of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimo_von_Oelhoffen">defensive end</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimo_von_Oelhoffen">Kimo von Oelhoffen</a> in 2006, Keisel earned the starting role at right defensive end. That year, he made 55 tackles and 5.5 sacks—one of the strongest seasons of his career. He signed a four-year, $14 million contract with the Steelers that same year.</p>

<p>On August 31, 2009, Keisel signed a five-year extension worth $18.885 million, which included a $5 million signing bonus. He remained a consistent starter on Pittsburgh’s defensive line throughout the duration of the deal. In August 2014, despite entering free agency, Keisel re-signed with the Steelers on a two-year, $3 million contract. However, the reported $5 million signing bonus is inaccurate. He was released by the team on March 9, 2015, effectively ending his professional career with the Steelers.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and “Da Beard” Phenomenon</h2>

<p>Keisel is the <a href="/biography/brett-keisel">son</a> of Lane and Connie Keisel. He grew up in a large family with three sisters—Peggy, Codi, and Kalli—and four brothers—Chris, Tom, Chad, and Lance. He married his high school sweetheart, Sarah, and together they have two children: a son, Jacob, and a daughter, Grace.</p>

<p>Keisel became widely recognized off the field for his iconic beard, affectionately dubbed “Da Beard.” He initially grew it during a summer hunting trip with his father. By the end of the 2010 NFL season, “Da Beard” gained national attention as Keisel’s signature look. It became a rallying symbol during the Steelers’ playoff run, inspiring other players and fans to grow their own “rally beards” in support. The beard drew widespread media coverage and became a part of his public persona.</p>

<h2>Brett Keisel Salary and Net Worth</h2>

<p>Brett Keisel’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $15 million. His financial earnings primarily came from his playing contracts with the Pittsburgh Steelers over his 12-season NFL career.</p>

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