Army West Point Athletics
Toth '18 Signs With The Philadelphia Eagles
August 16, 2019 | Football
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES OFFICIAL RELEASE
WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Department of the Army announced former Army West Point football standout, 2nd Lt. Brett Toth will have the opportunity to pursue a career in the National Football League. Â
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"Congratulations to 2nd Lt. Brett Toth, Class of 2018, who has the opportunity to play in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles," said Lt. Col. Chris Ophardt, USMA spokesman. "He is an extraordinary leader of character with professional athletic ability. He will provide a great benefit to the Army while playing in the NFL."
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Toth played in a total of 31 games for the Black Knights in his four seasons at Army West Point. He became a key contributor on the offensive line in his final two seasons, playing in 26 straight games from 2016 to 2017. He helped anchor an offensive line that guided the Army rushing attack to No. 1 in nation in 2017 at 362.7 yards per game.
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Toth also earned invites to both the Senior Bowl and the East-West Shrine Game following his senior year and was named to the 2017 Associated Press All-Bowl Team.
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WEST POINT, N.Y. – The Department of the Army announced former Army West Point football standout, 2nd Lt. Brett Toth will have the opportunity to pursue a career in the National Football League. Â
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"Congratulations to 2nd Lt. Brett Toth, Class of 2018, who has the opportunity to play in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles," said Lt. Col. Chris Ophardt, USMA spokesman. "He is an extraordinary leader of character with professional athletic ability. He will provide a great benefit to the Army while playing in the NFL."
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It's official! Welcome to the squad, Brett Toth.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/XFwpeDzdub
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) August 16, 2019
Toth played in a total of 31 games for the Black Knights in his four seasons at Army West Point. He became a key contributor on the offensive line in his final two seasons, playing in 26 straight games from 2016 to 2017. He helped anchor an offensive line that guided the Army rushing attack to No. 1 in nation in 2017 at 362.7 yards per game.
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Congratulations 2nd Lt. Brett Toth. Make the best of the opportunity to play in the NFL and show America the winning spirit embodied in those who serve.
— U.S. Military Academy (@WestPoint_USMA) August 16, 2019
Duty, Honor, Country https://t.co/dCPyVDgMfQ
Toth also earned invites to both the Senior Bowl and the East-West Shrine Game following his senior year and was named to the 2017 Associated Press All-Bowl Team.
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