Jeff Faine
American football center and Pro Bowl player
Born
April 6th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Notre Dame as a center. Entered the NFL in 2003, drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round. Played for the Browns from 2003 to 2005, and then joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Later played for the New Orleans Saints and contributed to the team during the 2010 season. Selected for the Pro Bowl in 2008 while with the Buccaneers, highlighting performance during the season.
Pro Bowl selection in 2008
Played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Browns
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