Jeff Faine

Infobox NFLactive


name=Jeff Faine
currentteam=Tampa Bay Buccaneers
currentnumber=52
currentpositionplain=Center
birthdate=birth date and age|1981|4|6
birthplace=Milwaukie, Oregon
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=291
debutyear=2003
debutteam=Cleveland Browns
college=Notre Dame
draftyear=2003
draftround=1
draftpick=21
pastteams=
* Cleveland Browns (2003-2005)
* New Orleans Saints (2006-2007)
* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2008-present)
status=Active
nfl=FAI112720

Jeffrey Kalei Faine (born April 6, 1981) is an American football center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns 21st overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame.

Faine, a Pro Bowl alternate in 2007, has also played for the New Orleans Saints.

Early years

Faine is a 1999 graduate of Seminole High School in Sanford, Florida.

Professional career

Faine was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft. During the 2006 NFL Draft, Faine was traded to the New Orleans Saints. Faine was a Pro Bowl alternate for the 2007 game behind Olin Kreutz. On February 29, 2008, Faine signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [Citation |last= |first= |title=Bucs land former Saints C Faine |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7858816/Bucs-land-former-Saints-C-Faine |publisher="FOX Sports" |date=2008-02-29 |accessdate=2008-03-01]

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