10 Facts About Russ Hochstein

Russ Hochstein was born on October 7,1977 and is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League.

Russ Hochstein played for the Buccaneers for two seasons from 2001 to 2002, the New England Patriots for seven seasons from 2002 to 2008, and the Denver Broncos for three seasons from 2009 to 2011.

Russ Hochstein was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL draft.

Russ Hochstein started in 2003 after Damien Woody was injured in the first round of the playoffs.

Russ Hochstein started the final seven games of the 2005 season at center when Dan Koppen was injured and started a career high eight games in 2007 at center and right guard for the New England Patriots.

Russ Hochstein remained a special teams contributor and first choice backup interior offensive lineman.

Russ Hochstein was traded to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a seventh-round selection in the 2010 NFL draft on August 25,2009.

Russ Hochstein started 10 of the 15 games in which he played for the Broncos in 2009.

Russ Hochstein was re-signed by the Broncos on March 5,2010.

On July 26,2012, Russ Hochstein signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.