Keith Karpinski
American football player (born 1966)
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Keith Carl Karpinski (born October 12, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions before playing in the NFL for the Detroit Lions in 1989.[1][2]
PositionLinebacker
BornOctober 12, 1966
Southfield, Michigan, U.S.
Southfield, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight255 lb (116 kg)
| No. 90 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 12, 1966 Southfield, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | De La Salle Collegiate (Detroit/Warren, Michigan) |
| College | Penn State |
| NFL draft | 1989: 11th round, 282nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
College career
Karpinski attended and played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions from 1984 to 1988.
Professional career
Karpinski was selected in the 11th round (#282 overall) of the 1989 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.[3]
Personal life
Karpinski is the current principal at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Karpinski and his wife Marilyn have two daughters.[4]