Jacob Bender
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| New York Jets — No. 72 | |
| Offensive tackle | |
| Date of birth: April 25, 1985 | |
| Place of birth: Mayo, Maryland | |
| Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | Weight: 315 lb (143 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2007 for the New York Jets | |
| Career history | |
| College: Nicholls State | |
| NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 6 / Pick: 177 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Jacob David Bender (born April 25, 1985, in Mayo, Maryland) is an offensive tackle for the New York Jets. He attended Nicholls State University. Bender was drafted in the sixth round by the New York Jets in the 2007 NFL Draft.
[edit] College career
In 2004 Jacob took over as the starting LT and never looked back, starting every game and becoming an All-Southland Conference selection. In the 2005 season Bender started every game and became an All-Southland Conference first-team and All-Louisiana second-team selection after allowing only 1.5 sacks, 76 pancake blocks, and 8 touchdown resulting blocks. In his final season of 2006, Jacob was once again named to the All-Southland Conference and All-Louisiana teams after recording 87 pancake blocks, 8 touchdown resulting blocks and 0 sacks allowed.
[edit] High School
Jacob Bender also played under Bill McGregor at the prestigious DeMatha Catholic High School.
[edit] Pro Day Results
- 5.18 40 Yard Dash
- 4.60 20 Yard Shuttle
- 7.84 3 Cone Drill
- 27 Reps of 225
- 25 Inch Vertical
- 8-foot-7 long jump
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