Olin Kreutz

Olin Kreutz
Olin Kreutz

Kreutz getting ready before a game in 2008.
No. --     Free Agent
Center
Personal information
Date of birth: June 9, 1977 (1977-06-09) (age 34)
Place of birth: Honolulu, Hawaii
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Weight: 292 lb (132 kg)
Career information
College: Washington
NFL Draft: 1998 / Round: 3 / Pick: 64
Debuted in 1998 for the Chicago Bears
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2010
Games played     191
Games started     183
Stats at NFL.com

Olin George Kreutz[1] (pronounced /ˈkruːts/; born June 9, 1977) is an American football center who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football for Washington.

Kreutz has also played for the New Orleans Saints.

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Early years

Kreutz is the youngest of four sons born to Henry Kreutz, Jr., of ʻAina Haina. He attended football powerhouse Saint Louis School in Honolulu, Hawaii where he lettered in football under coach Cal Lee. He also excelled in wrestling and track and field. He received All-State and SuperPrep All-America honors while serving as football team captain during his senior year, and would additionally go on to win the Hawaii State Wrestling Heavyweight Championship.

College career

After graduating, Kreutz attended the University of Washington, where he played football under the coaching of Jim Lambright. Olin earned Pac-10 honors during his junior year, after which he elected to turn pro.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Olin Kreutz on July 27, 2007 at the Chicago Bears 2007 Training Camp.

The Chicago Bears drafted Kreutz in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft. Over his twelve year career, Kreutz has been selected to six Pro Bowls, and was one of the team's most consistent offensive linemen. In an incident eerily reminiscent of his college days, Kreutz drew controversy during the 2005 NFL season after breaking the jaw of fellow offensive lineman Fred Miller during an off-practice outing. The NFL fined both players $50,000. On October 2006, Kreutz was signed to a three year contract extension through the 2010 season. In 2007, Kreutz was appointed as one of the team's captains.

In 2011, Kreutz chose to end his career with the Chicago Bears after turning down an offer of $4 million for one year. Kreutz was the longest tenured Bears members at the time he left the organization.[2]

New Orleans Saints

On August 5, 2011, Kreutz signed with the New Orleans Saints for a one year $2 million contract with an additional $2 million in incentives. Kreutz played in four of the Saints' first six games, missing the other two with a knee injury. He then decided to leave the team, saying that he had lost his "passion" for the game;[3] the Saints were reportedly planning to move him to the "left team" list.[4] He was waived after leaving the squad on October 22.

Personal life

Kreutz spends the off season with his wife and high school sweetheart, Wendi, and children Joshua, James, Grace and Hannah.

References

Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Bob Sapp
Morris Trophy (Offense)
1997
Succeeded by
Yusuf Scott

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