13 Facts About Roman Oben

Roman Oben was born on 9 October 1972 and is an American former professional football player in the National Football League.

Roman Oben played college football at the University of Louisville before being drafted by the New York Giants in 1996.

Roman Oben is currently the NFL Vice President of Football Development.

Roman Oben played for the New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and San Diego Chargers.

Roman Oben spent four seasons as a member of the New York Giants where he started 48 of 50 games.

Roman Oben joined the Browns as an unrestricted free agent prior to the 2000 season and registered 29 starts at left tackle during his two-year tenure in Cleveland.

Roman Oben quickly became a fixture at the left tackle position and after bouncing back from a career-threatening foot injury, he spent the 2007 season as a player-mentor on the Chargers' young offensive line.

Roman Oben was a charter member of the NFLPA Benefits Committee that ensured future medical coverage for all NFL players.

Roman Oben earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Louisville in 1995.

Roman Oben took graduate courses each NFL off-season towards a master's degree in public administration which he earned from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2001 while playing for the Cleveland Browns.

Roman Oben has been honored for his work with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in San Diego where he was recognized as the 2007 Man of the Year.

Roman Oben is a Vice President in the Football Operations department at the National Football League.

Roman Oben is the father of RJ Oben, a defensive end for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.