Eric Steinbach played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and earned consensus All-American honors.
11 Facts About Eric Steinbach
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Eric Steinbach was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft.
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Eric Steinbach played for the Bengals from 2003 to 2006 and the Cleveland Browns from 2007 to 2011.
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Eric Steinbach attended Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, and played for the Providence Catholic Celtics high school football team.
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Eric Steinbach helped his team to a 50-game winning streak and four consecutive state championships.
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Eric Steinbach received first-team All-Big Ten honors twice, was the Big Ten Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year, and was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American.
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The versatile and durable Eric Steinbach was able to play at the guard, tackle, and center positions on the offensive line, and his speed and athleticism helped to make him one of the league's premier pulling lineman.
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Eric Steinbach had consistently been rated as a top five free agent following the 2006 season by every major sports authority.
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On December 18,2007, Eric Steinbach was named as a first alternate for the 2008 Pro Bowl at offensive guard.
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Eric Steinbach was signed by the Miami Dolphins on July 26,2012.
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Eric Steinbach retired from professional football on August 22,2012.