Jacob Bender

Infobox NFLactive
name=Jacob Bender


currentteam=New England Patriots
currentnumber=60
currentpositionplain=Guard / Tackle
birthdate=birth date and age|1985|4|25
birthplace=Mayo, Maryland
heightft=6
heightin=6
weight=315
debutyear=2007
debutteam=New York Jets
college=Nicholls State
draftyear=2007
draftround=6
draftpick=177
pastteams=
* New York Jets (2007)
* New England Patriots (2008-present)
status=Practice Squad
nfl=BEN007006

Jacob David Bender (born April 25, 1985, in city-state|Mayo|Maryland) is an American football offensive lineman who is a practice squad player for the New England Patriots in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nicholls State.

Early years

Bender played high school football under Bill McGregor at the prestigious DeMatha Catholic High School.

College career

In 2004 Bender took over as the starting left tackle and never looked back, starting every game and becoming an All-Southland Conference selection. In the 2005 season Bender started every game and became an All-Southland Conference first-team and All-Louisiana second-team selection after allowing only 1.5 sacks, 76 pancake blocks, and 8 touchdown resulting blocks. In his final season of 2006, Bender was once again named to the All-Southland Conference and All-Louisiana teams after recording 87 pancake blocks, 8 touchdown resulting blocks and 0 sacks allowed.

Professional career

New York Jets

Bender was drafted by the Jets in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He was active for two games for the Jets in the 2007 season, and was waived by the team on August 30, 2008.

New England Patriots

Bender was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots on September 1, 2008.

External links

* [http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=33403 New England Patriots bio]
* [http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/player/1235-jacob-bender New York Jets bio]