Tom Nalen
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Tom Nalen | |
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Date of birth | May 13, 1971 (age 35) |
Place of birth | Boston, MA |
Position(s) | Center |
College | Boston College |
NFL Draft | 1994 / Round 7/ Pick 218 |
Pro Bowls | 2003, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997 |
Statistics | |
Team(s) | |
1994-present | Denver Broncos |
Thomas (Tom) Andrew Nalen (born May 13, 1971 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a football player for the Denver Broncos.
[edit] College Career
Nalen was a three-year starter at Boston College, earning numerous honors that included third-team Associated Press All-America, second-team All-Big East, and first-team ECAC citations. He closed out his outstanding college career with appearances in the East-West Shrine and Senior Bowl games. In 1993 Nalen was an honorable mention All-American and All-Big East second-team pick by The Poor Man’s Guide to the NFL Draft, starting all year and leading the way as the Eagles ranked fourth in the nation in total offense (506.4 yards per game). Nalen’s blocking was a key factor in the Boston College upset win over Notre Dame in South Bend. Nalen started every game from 1991-93 after serving as the deep-snapper, backup center and then starting center for the last three games in 1990. He redshirted in '89.
[edit] Pro Career
He is a center who plays for the Denver Broncos. He is a twelve year veteran who has been to five Pro Bowls. He was drafted in 1994 in the seventh round, 218th overall.