Drew Nowak Explained

Drew Nowak
Number:64, 62
Position:Center
Birth Date:March 7, 1990
Birth Place:Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:300
High School:De Pere (WI)
College:Western Michigan
Undraftedyear:2012
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:10
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:7
Pfr:NowaDr00

Drew Nowak (born March 7, 1990) is a former American football center. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at Western Michigan.

Early life

Nowak played high school football at De Pere High School in De Pere, Wisconsin, a suburb of Green Bay. He played mostly on the defensive line but played some center his senior year.[1]

He attended college at Western Michigan University. Donning jersey number 92, he totalled 180 total tackles as a defensive lineman. He led the Mid-American Conference in tackles for loss and sacks his senior year.[2]

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Nowak signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars following the 2012 NFL draft as a rookie free agent.[3] He was originally signed as a defensive tackle, but due to depth at the position and injuries on the offensive line, he made the switch to offensive guard. Nowak spent the entire 2012 season on injured reserve.

Nowak was released on August 30, 2013 and signed to the team's practice squad on September 1. He was promoted to the active roster on December 17, 2013.

The Jaguars released Nowak on August 29, 2014.[4]

Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks signed Nowak to their practice squad September 3, 2014.[5] On May 4, 2016, the Seahawks released Nowak.

Nowak was named the starting center for the Seahawks in September 2015.[6] On December 1, 2015, he was waived.[7] On December 4, the Seahawks signed him to their practice squad.[8]

On January 18, 2016, the Seahawks signed Nowak to a future/reserve contract.[9] On May 4, 2016 Nowak was waived by the Seahawks.[10]

Kansas City Chiefs

On May 10, 2016, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Nowak after he was cut by the Seahawks to make room for rookies.[11] On August 28, 2016, Nowak was waived by the Chiefs.[12]

Personal life

Nowak grew up as a fan of his hometown Green Bay Packers, the only publicly owned NFL team, and owns three shares of the team, despite being a player for another NFL team.[13] Drew currently owns Freedom Green Farms in Kalkaska, Michigan where he grows medical and recreational cannabis.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drew Nowak has risen from undrafted defensive tackle to starting Seattle Seahawks center. July 29, 2016.
  2. Web site: Drew Nowak. College Football at Sports-Reference.com. July 29, 2016.
  3. Web site: Jaguars sign 17 rookie Free Agents. Jaguars.com. September 5, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120615162549/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-PressRelease/Jaguars-sign-17-rookie-Free-Agents/ffc824ca-bd96-42a9-8818-c389997fa543. June 15, 2012. dead.
  4. Web site: Cut day: C Mike Brewster, QBs Ricky Stanzi and Stephen Morris waived. www.jaguars.com. December 4, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923181357/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/Cut-day-C-Mike-Brewster-QBs-Ricky-Stanzi-and-Stephen-Morris-waived/d4666d8f-fb6d-4c2a-96ff-2d847c0e3297. September 23, 2015. dead.
  5. Web site: Drew Nowak | Seattle Seahawks . September 24, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151127121931/http://www.seahawks.com/team/players/roster/drew-nowak . November 27, 2015 . dead .
  6. Web site: After a 'whirlwind' training camp, Drew Nowak in line to start at center for Seahawks - Seattle Seahawks 710 ESPN Seattle. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150903234035/http://mynorthwest.com/292/2804374/After-a-whirlwind-training-camp-Drew-Nowak-in-line-to-start-at-center-for-Seahawks. 2015-09-03.
  7. Web site: Seattle Seahawks part ways with C Drew Nowak. seattlepi.com. December 2, 2015. December 4, 2015.
  8. Web site: Seahawks injury and personnel updates: Drew Nowak back on practice squad. mynorthwest.com. December 2, 2015. December 9, 2015.
  9. Web site: NFL Transactions: Monday 1/18 - NFL Trade Rumors -. NFL Trade Rumors -. January 18, 2016. NFL Trade Rumors. January 19, 2016. en-US.
  10. News: Condotta. Bob. Seahawks waive 5 players, including former starting center Drew Nowak and former Husky Josh Shirley. Seattle Times. May 4, 2016. May 4, 2016.
  11. Web site: Chiefs sign former Seahawks center Drew Nowak and some other guys. May 10, 2016. July 29, 2016.
  12. Web site: Chiefs Waive Eight Players. https://web.archive.org/web/20171126141910/http://www.chiefs.com/news/article-2/Chiefs-Waive-Eight-Players/d2c43ffc-079a-49a0-a6e2-c44a206b2618. dead. November 26, 2017. Chiefs.com. August 28, 2016.
  13. Web site: Seahawks' Drew Nowak is a Packers' minority owner. thescore.com. September 19, 2015.

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