Brad Quast
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Brad Quast was an all-conference football player for the University of Iowa
from 1986-1989. He is a member of the University of Iowa
’s all-time football team.
. Quast was a linebacker for Iowa for four years from 1986-1989, and he was one of the few linebackers in school history to start for four years. He was named the top freshman linebacker in the nation by The Sporting News
in 1986.
In his junior season in 1988, Quast was an all-Big Ten
selection. He recorded 20 tackles against Iowa State
, and then he duplicated the feat later in the year against Colorado. Quast finished the year with 133 tackles, which ranked eighth in school history. He also led the team with four interceptions, including one against Kansas State that he returned 94 yards for a touchdown, setting a school record.
In his senior season, Quast was named a team captain of the 1989 Hawkeyes. He was an all-Big Ten
selection for the second time, as he again led the team with four interceptions. His 11 career interceptions ranked fourth in school history. Quast also had 114 tackles, raising his career total to 435, which ranked third in school history.
’ tenth round pick in 1990 but was released without playing a game. He played two seasons with Barcelona in the World League
before signing a two year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles
. But Quast tore up his knee in a 1992 preseason game and never played again. By 1993, he could no longer pass a physical exam.
In 1989, Iowa fans selected an all-time University of Iowa football
team during the 100th anniversary celebration of Iowa football, and Brad Quast was an honorable mention selection as a linebacker.
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
from 1986-1989. He is a member of the University of Iowa
University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
’s all-time football team.
Iowa career
Brad Quast went to Forest View High School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, before attending the University of Iowa. He was heavily recruited and selected the Hawkeyes over MichiganUniversity of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
. Quast was a linebacker for Iowa for four years from 1986-1989, and he was one of the few linebackers in school history to start for four years. He was named the top freshman linebacker in the nation by The Sporting News
The Sporting News
Sporting News is an American-based sports magazine. It was established in 1886, and it became the dominant American publication covering baseball — so much so that it acquired the nickname "The Bible of Baseball"...
in 1986.
In his junior season in 1988, Quast was an all-Big Ten
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
selection. He recorded 20 tackles against Iowa State
Iowa State University
Iowa State University of Science and Technology, more commonly known as Iowa State University , is a public land-grant and space-grant research university located in Ames, Iowa, United States. Iowa State has produced astronauts, scientists, and Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners, along with a host of...
, and then he duplicated the feat later in the year against Colorado. Quast finished the year with 133 tackles, which ranked eighth in school history. He also led the team with four interceptions, including one against Kansas State that he returned 94 yards for a touchdown, setting a school record.
In his senior season, Quast was named a team captain of the 1989 Hawkeyes. He was an all-Big Ten
Big Ten Conference
The Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
selection for the second time, as he again led the team with four interceptions. His 11 career interceptions ranked fourth in school history. Quast also had 114 tackles, raising his career total to 435, which ranked third in school history.
Professional career and honors
Quast was the New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
’ tenth round pick in 1990 but was released without playing a game. He played two seasons with Barcelona in the World League
World League
World League may refer to:* World League of American Football, which later became NFL Europa* FIVB World League, a men's volleyball competition* FINA Water Polo World League, a water polo competition...
before signing a two year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. But Quast tore up his knee in a 1992 preseason game and never played again. By 1993, he could no longer pass a physical exam.
In 1989, Iowa fans selected an all-time University of Iowa football
Iowa Hawkeyes football
The Iowa Hawkeyes football team is the interscholastic football team at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa. The Hawkeyes have competed in the Big Ten Conference since 1900, and are currently a Division I Football Bowl Subdivision member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
team during the 100th anniversary celebration of Iowa football, and Brad Quast was an honorable mention selection as a linebacker.