Jon Runyan
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| Jon Runyan | |
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| Date of birth | November 27, 1973 (age 33) |
| Place of birth |  Flint, Michigan |
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight | 330 lb (150 kg) |
| Position(s) | Right tackle |
| College | Michigan |
| NFL Draft | 1996 / Round 4/ Pick 109 |
| Pro Bowls | 2003 |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1996 1997-1998 1999 2000-present |
Houston Oilers Tennessee Oilers Tennessee Titans Philadelphia Eagles |
Jon Daniel Runyan (November 27, 1973, Flint, Michigan) is an American Football player who currently plays offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. He is also a part owner of the AFL San Diego Riptide.
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[edit] College career
Runyan was recruited out of Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint, Michigan where he played college football and attended the University of Michigan (1992-1995). Runyan wore number 69 in college as well as in the pros. Runyan was redshirted his first year at Michigan and entered the NFL Draft with a year of eligibility remaining. He started at both tackle and guard during his sophomore through senior seasons. Following his sophomore year, he was awarded the Hugh Rader Award, given annually to the team's top offensive lineman.
[edit] NFL career
Selected for the Pro Bowl in 2002. He was drafted in the 1996 NFL Draft by the Houston Oilers (now the Tennessee Titans) during the 4th round (109th pick overall). Runyan played with the Oilers/Titans from 1996 through 1999 and with the Philadelphia Eagles from 2000 through present. He was signed by Philadelphia as an unrestricted free agent in 2000, and will become a free agent following the 2005 season.
On March 24, 2006 the Philadelphia Eagles announced that OT Jon Runyan has re-signed with the team. Terms of the deal were undisclosed, but Runyan had been rumored to be seeking a 3-year deal worth $18 Millon. He had visited with the New York Jets prior to re-signing with the Eagles.
[edit] Personal
Married to Loretta. 3 Children: Jon Daniel Jr., Alyssa & Isabella.
[edit] Trivia
- A Flint-Area annual high school track invitational, hosted by Carman-Ainsworth High School, is named in his honor: The "Jon Runyan Classic"
- Was two-time Michigan state shot put champion.
- Is known to fans around the NFL as "Big Ol' Jon Runyan" due to John Madden frequently referring to him as such.
- In a Sports Illustrated magazine, Runyan was ranked number two on the NFL's Dirtiest Players List.
- Jon Runyan loves to bowl and does a lot of charity events through bowling.
- Jon Runyan's Official Website: www.BigJonRunyan.com[1]
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