Jeff Faine Explained

Jeff Faine
Number:50, 52, 62
Position:Center
Birth Date:6 April 1981
Birth Place:Milwaukie, Oregon, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:291
High School:Seminole (Sanford, Florida)
College:Notre Dame
Draftyear:2003
Draftround:1
Draftpick:21
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:118
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:118
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:4
Pfr:FainJe20

Jeffrey Kalei Faine (born April 6, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cleveland Browns 21st overall in the 2003 NFL draft. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Faine also played for the New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals.

Early life

Faine is a 1999 graduate of Seminole High School in Sanford, Florida.

Professional career

Faine was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2003 NFL draft.[1] On April 29, 2006, the Cleveland Browns traded Faine and a second round pick (43rd overall) during the 2006 NFL draft to the New Orleans Saints and received a second round pick (34th overall).[2] Faine was an alternate for the 2007 Pro Bowl behind center Olin Kreutz, but was not selected to the game. On February 29, 2008, Faine signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was released by Tampa Bay on March 14, 2012. Faine was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals on August 29, 2012.[3] He was released by the Bengals on December 6.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2003 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-28 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Center swap: Saints get Faine from Browns in trade . September 15, 2018 . ESPN.com . April 29, 2006 . Associated Press.
  3. Web site: Hobson. Jeff. Bengals sign Faine. bengals.com. 29 August 2012.
  4. Web site: Sessler. Marc. Josh Brown signed by kicker-needy Cincinnati Bengals. National Football League. 2012-12-06. 2012-12-06.