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| Center | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: September 25, 1981 | |
| Place of birth: Berea, Ohio | |
| Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | Weight: 296 lb (134 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Ohio State | |
| NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 4 / Pick: 100 | |
| Debuted in 2004 for the Arizona Cardinals | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2008 | |
| Games played | 46 |
| Games started | 34 |
| Fumble recoveries | 0 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Aleksandar Stepanovich (pronounced /stɛˈpɑːnɵvɪtʃ/ ste-pahn-o-vich; born September 25, 1981 in Berea, Ohio) is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at Ohio State.
Stepanovich has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, and Pittsburgh Steelers.
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In 2000, Stepanovich graduated from Berea High School in Berea, Ohio. He was also an accomplished wrestler in high school, winning the heavyweight state championship in 2000.
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.
The Cardinals selected him in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft and Stepanovich moved into the starting lineup.[1] He started every game for the Cardinals in 2004 without missing a single offensive snap.[1] 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.
In March, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Stepanovich to a one-year deal for 2007.
On March 10, 2008, Stepanovich was signed by the Atlanta Falcons. He was released on June 17, 2009.
Stepanovich signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 10, 2009. He was waived on August 31.
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