Kory Lichtensteiger

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birthplace=Van Wert, Ohio
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college=Bowling Green
draftyear=2008
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draftpick=108
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* Denver Broncos (2008-present)
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* 2x Second-team All-MAC (2004-2005)
* 2x First-team All-MAC (2006-2007)
* Rimington Trophy finalist (2007)
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Kory Adam Lichtensteiger (born March 22 1985 in Van Wert, Ohio) is an American football center for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Broncos in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Bowling Green.

Early years

Lichtensteiger played high school football at Crestview High School in Van Wert, Ohio where he was a four year scholar athlete in both basketball and football. During his time at Crestview, he was named a first-team All-Northwest Conference offensive and defensive lineman. His other awards included conference Lineman of the Year his junior and senior seasons, and First-Team All-Ohio his junior and senior year.

College career

Lichtensteiger became a member of the Bowling Green State University football team in 2003. In his 5 years with the team he received numerous honors including being chosen as a team captain and being named to All-MAC, Academic All-MAC and national All-American lists.

He was redshirted his freshman year and played center on the scout team.

During his second year on the team, Lichtensteiger was moved to offensive guard. He started all 12 games that season and was named Second Team All-MAC and a Football Writers Association of America Freshman All-American.

In his sophomore season, Lichtensteiger started all 11 games and was once again named Second Team All-MAC. As a junior, he was shifted back to center and started 12 games. On the field he was named First-Team All-MAC and Co-MVP of the team. Off the field he was named to the Academic All-MAC team.

In his final season with the Falcons, he was named pre-season First-Team All-MAC. He started 13 games and was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy and a semifinalist for the Draddy Trophy. [citeweb | title=Draft Player Profiles - Kory Lichtensteiger | publisher=NFL.com | url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/kory-lichtensteiger?id=274 | accessdate=2008-04-28] [citeweb | title=Player Bio: Kory Lichtensteiger | publisher=Bowling Green State University Athletic Department | url=http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/lichtensteiger_kory01.html | accessdate=2008-04-28]

Professional career

Denver Broncos

Lichtensteiger was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round (108th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.

On Monday, July 21st, 2008, Lichtensteiger signed a four-year contract with the Broncos, netting a signing bonus of approximately $485,000 and various incentives. He joined the team as a backup center who will also fill in at guard. [citeweb | title=Lichtensteiger gets four-year deal with modest signing bonus | publisher=Denver Post | url=http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_9953486 | accessdate=2008-07-22]

References

External links

* [http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/lichtensteiger_kory01.html Bowling Green Falcons bio]
* [http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=498&contentID=8660 Denver Broncos bio]