Nick Kaczur

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Nicholas Jesse "Nick" Kaczur (born July 28, 1979 in Brantford, Ontario) is a National Football League offensive lineman for the New England Patriots.

1 High School Years
2 College Years
3 Pro Career
4 External links

[edit] High School Years

While attending Brantford Collegiate Institute in Brantford, Ontario, Kaczur was rated as the best prep lineman in Ontario, was voted his school’s Lineman of the Year four times, and was his team's Offensive MVP in his junior and senior years. As well he played for the Brantford Bisons of the OVFL.

[edit] College Years

Kaczur attended the University of Toledo and was a four-year starter on the offensive line. As a freshman, he was named a third team freshman All-American from the Sporting News. As a sophomore, he won All-MAC first team honors.

[edit] Pro Career

He was selected in the third round 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Toledo. He started all but three games at left tackle for the New England patriots in 2005, following an injury to veteran Matt Light. Kaczur played surprisingly well, but after suffering an injury early in camp, he lost the chance at a starting job to 5th round pick Ryan O'Callaghan.