Alex Stepanovich
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| Atlanta Falcons — No. 69 | |
| Center | |
| Date of birth: September 25, 1981 | |
| Place of birth: Berea, Ohio | |
| Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Weight: 300 lb (140 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2004 for the Arizona Cardinals | |
| Career history | |
| College: Ohio State | |
| NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 4 / Pick: 100 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Aleksandar "Alex" Stepanovich (born September 25, 1981) is an American football center for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.
Stepanovich has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals.
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[edit] College career
Regarded as one of the top centers in college football during 2001 and 2002 at Ohio State, he shifted to guard in his senior campaign and started 26 games during his college football career.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals selected him in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft and Stepanovich moved into the starting lineup. He started every game for the Cardinals in 2004 without missing a single offensive snap. He continued as a starter for much of 2005 and 2006 before going on injured reserve.
The Cardinals elected not to tender him an offer for 2007 making him an unrestricted free agent.
[edit] Cincinnati Bengals
In March, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Stepanovich to a one-year deal for 2007.
[edit] Atlanta Falcons
On March 10, 2008, Stepanovich was signed by the Atlanta Falcons.
[edit] Personal
He is of Serbian heritage.
