Brian Jozwiak

American college and professional football player, offensive lineman
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroAmerican college and professional football player, offensive lineman
A.K.A.Brian Joseph Jozwiak
A.K.A.Brian Joseph Jozwiak
PlacesUnited States of America
isAmerican football player Football player
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
Birth20 June 1963, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Age61 years
Star signGemini
Stats
Height:78 in
Weight:304 lbs
Education
Catonsville High SchoolMaryland, USA
Sports Teams
Kansas City Chiefs (USA)
The details

Biography

Brian Joseph Jozwiak (born June 20, 1963) is a former American football offensive lineman who played college football at West Virginia University before playing professionally for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League (NFL).

Early years

Jozwiak was born in Catonsville, Maryland. He began his football career as a defensive tackle in the Baltimore area. Jozwiak earned honorable-mention all-metro player honors while playing for Catonsville High School.

College career

When enrolling at West Virginia, Mountaineers' coach Don Nehlen moved Jozwiak from defensive tackle to offensive lineman. Jozwiak not only led the way for West Virginia ballcarriers, but blocked for Mountaineer quarterback Jeff Hostetler. In 1985, Jozwiak was named a consensus All-American, the sixth Mountaineer ever such honored at that time. He was also named a second-team All-American by the Associated Press in 1983.

Professional career

Jozwiak was selected in the first round, seventh overall of the 1986 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. He played three professional seasons before suffering a career-ending hip injury.

Post football

As of 2015, Jowziak is residing in North Port, Florida and is a HOPE & PE teacher at North Port High School.

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