18 Facts About Kris Dielman

Kristopher M Dielman was born on February 3,1981 and is an American former professional football player who was a guard for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League for nine seasons.

Kris Dielman was selected to the Pro Bowl four times, and was a member of the Chargers 50th Anniversary Team.

Kris Dielman played tight end for Indiana under former San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator Cam Cameron and former Chargers offensive line coach Hal Hunter, and earned All-Big 10 honors his junior year.

Kris Dielman's blocking was a huge contribution to the success of then-IU quarterback Antwaan Randle El, who became the first player in the history of NCAA football with 8,000 pass yards and 3,000 rush yards in Kris Dielman's junior season.

Kris Dielman's new coaching staff started playing him more at defensive line, a position he had experience throughout his college career and where he later became a team captain during his senior season.

Kris Dielman went undrafted out of college, but signed on with the San Diego Chargers on April 28,2003.

Kris Dielman reunited with his former Indiana head coach Cam Cameron, who served as the Chargers' offensive coordinator.

The Chargers converted him from a defensive tackle to an offensive lineman, and before long Kris Dielman had established himself as a starter at left guard.

Right away Kris Dielman made a name for himself in large part due to his gritty, hard-nosed style of play on the offensive line.

Kris Dielman was then called up to the active roster with six weeks left in the season.

Kris Dielman's teammates referred to him as their "enforcer" and "battering ram".

Kris Dielman was chosen as a 1st Alternate for the 2007 Pro Bowl.

Kris Dielman said, 'I want to go home with my team.

Kris Dielman was penalized just three times on the season, the lowest total since he moved into the starting lineup in 2005.

In December 2010, Kris Dielman was selected as a Pro Bowl starter for the second time, his fourth Pro Bowl overall.

Kris Dielman suffered a concussion in the sixth game of the 2011 season against the New York Jets.

Kris Dielman had a seizure on the team plane after the game, and he missed the remainder of the season.

In February 2012, Kris Dielman announced his retirement from pro football due to the risk of further head injuries.