Stefen Wisniewski
Stefen David Wisniewski (born March 22, 1989) is a former American football guard and center. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft out of Penn State. He also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs and Pittsburgh Steelers.
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March 22, 1989
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
305 lb (138 kg)
Central Catholic
(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)
2011 / Round: 2 / Pick: 48
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College career[edit]
Wisniewski became the first Penn State Football student-athlete to be named an ESPN Academic All-American three times, having been a first team selection in 2008, 2009, and 2010.[1] He became Penn State's 95th first team All-American at the conclusion of the 2010 season.[2] Prior to the 2011 NFL Draft, Wisniewski was regarded as one of the top center prospects available.[3]
Personal life[edit]
Wisniewski comes from an athletic family; his father Leo Wisniewski played four seasons for the Colts as a nose tackle, while his uncle Steve Wisniewski was an eight-time Pro Bowl guard with the Raiders and served as the team's assistant offensive line coach in 2011. He played in the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Wisniewski is a Christian.[28]