Name Anthony Schlegel Career start 2006 Sacks: 0.0 Weight 114 kg | Tackles: 34 Height 1.83 m College: Ohio State Role Coach Positions Linebacker | |
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Date of birth: (1981-03-01) March 1, 1981 (age 34) NFL draft: 2006 / Round: 3 / Pick: 76 Spouse Stephanie Schlegel (m. 2004) | ||
Ohio state buckeyes coach anthony schlegel
Anthony Schlegel (born March 1, 1981) is a former American Football linebacker. He was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at the Ohio State University after transferring from the United States Air Force Academy. In January 2011, Schlegel returned to his college Alma mater as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Buckeyes. He also founded his own fitness company, Schlegel Hardcore Elite Training.
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- Ohio state buckeyes coach anthony schlegel
- Anthony schlegel tackles fan on field
- Early years
- College career
- New York Jets
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Florida Tuskers
- Coaching career
- References
He has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Florida Tuskers of the independent UFL.
Anthony schlegel tackles fan on field
Early years
Schlegel attended Highland Park High School. He was a state champion in high school wrestling.
College career
Schlegel began his college career at the United States Air Force Academy but transferred to Ohio State University after his sophomore season. While at the Academy, Schlegel served as the team's co-captain, earning all-conference honors. During his 2004 season, he was ranked third in the Ohio State defense with 84 tackles and in 2005 he was ranked second with 82 tackles.
New York Jets
Schlegel was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round (76th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. He made his debut at the Chicago Bears on November 19. On September 1, 2007 the Jets released him.
Cincinnati Bengals
On September 2, 2007, Schlegel was signed by the Bengals. He made his Bengals debut versus the New England Patriots on October 1 and made three tackles. On May 1, 2008, the Bengals released him.
Florida Tuskers
Schlegel was drafted by the Florida Tuskers on the UFL Premiere Season Draft in 2009 and signed with the team on September 3. He played for the Tuskers through the 2010 season.
Coaching career
In 2011, he was hired by his alma mater, Ohio State, as an assistant strength and conditioning coach. On September 27, 2014, he received media attention for body slamming a fan who ran onto the field.