Courtney Van Buren

Courtney Van Buren
Courtney Van Buren
Date of birth: February 22, 1980 (1980-02-22) (age 31)
Place of birth: St. Louis, Missouri
Career information
Position(s): Offensive Tackle
College: Arkansas-Pine Bluff
NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 3 / Pick: 13
Organizations
 As player:
2003-2006
2006-2007
San Diego Chargers
Detroit Lions
Playing stats at NFL.com

Courtney Van Buren (born February 22, 1980 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former American football offensive tackle who played for the San Diego Chargers and the Detroit Lions. He played college football at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and graduated from Ladue Horton Watkins High School. Van Buren was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 3rd round (80th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. In 2006, he signed with the Detroit Lions for one year and sustained an injury to his knees, which were problematic throughout his career, subsequently forcing him into retirement.

Off the field

Van Buren has made occasional appearances on television and radio as a color commentator. Van Buren is also very involved in various social and political causes. Courtney began working towards a law degree at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock's William H. Bowen School of Law, but left the school after the Fall 2009 semester.