Marko Cavka

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Marko Cavka
Date of birth:	April 8, 1981 (1981-04-08) (age 27)
Place of birth:	Cypress, California
Career information
Position(s):	Offensive tackle
College:	Sacramento State
NFL Draft:	2004 / Round: 6 / Pick 178
Organizations
As player:
2004-2006 2006	New York Jets Amsterdam Admirals
Stats at CBS.com

Marko Cavka (born April 8, 1981 in Cypress, California) is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent in the National Football League. Cavka was selected by the Jets in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. Marko has Croatian roots. Marko's brother played with alongside him for Sacramento State.

[edit] High School Years

Cavka attended Cypress High School in Cypress, California and was a student and a letterman in football and volleyball. In football, he was a three-year letterman, and as a senior, he was named the Empire League Lineman of the Year, was selected as All-California Interscholastic Federation defensive lineman, and was an All-Orange County selection. Marko Cavka graduated from Cypress High School in 1999.

[edit] College Years

Cavka attended California State University-Sacramento and was a student and a football letterman. In football, he started 42 consecutive games as an offensive lineman.

[edit] National Football League Years

The New York Jets announced that they signed Marko Cavka to a contract on July 24, 2007 but was released on September 2.[1]