Russ Hochstein

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Russ Hochstein (born October 7, 1977, in Hartington, Nebraska) is a guard for the New England Patriots.

[edit] High School Years

He was a graduate of Cedar Catholic High School and was a student, an award-winning performer in school plays, and was a letterman in football, basketball, and track&field. In football, he played the offensive line, defensive line and middle linebacker positions, and finished his high school career with 18 sacks, 309 tackles, eight fumble recoveries, and two interceptions.

[edit] College and Pro Career

After attending the University of Nebraska, he was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2001 NFL Draft. A year later the Pats picked him up. He started in 2003 In Mike Compton's place, then, after a year on the bench, became a starter again when Joe Andruzzi left for Cleveland.