Aaron Schobel

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name=Aaron Schobel
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currentteam=Buffalo Bills
currentnumber=94
currentpositionplain=Defensive end
birthdate=birth date and age|1977|9|1
birthplace=Harris County, Texas
heightft=6
heightin=4
weight=243
debutyear=2001
debutteam=Buffalo Bills
highlights=
* 2x Consensus First-team All-WAC (1999-2000)
* WAC Defensive Player of the Year (2000)
* 2x Pro Bowl selection (2006, 2007)
* All-Pro selection (2006)
college=Texas Christian
draftyear=2001
draftround=2
draftpick=46
pastteams=
* Buffalo Bills (2001-present)
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Tackles
statvalue1=408
statlabel2=Sacks
statvalue2=67.0
statlabel3=INT
statvalue3=2
nfl=SCH422487

Aaron Ross Schobel (pronEng|SHOW-bull) (born September 1, 1977 in Harris County, Texas) is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He was originally drafted by the Bills in the second round (46th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Texas Christian.

High School career

Schobel attended Columbus High School. While there, he was a two-time All-District-22-3A selection, at both tight end and outside linebacker. As a senior he had 105 tackles and during his final two years, he posted 70 receptions for 1,299 yards (18.55 yards per rec. avg.). After high school, Aaron attended Texas Christian University.

Professional career

Schobel earned his first Pro Bowl appearance in 2006. His best season as a pro came in 2006 when he posted a career high 14 sacks. Since the 2001 season he ranks second in total sacks, only behind the great Jason Taylor.

Schobel, a first team alternate for the 2007 Pro Bowl, was called upon to relieve an injured Jason Taylor in the Pro Bowl. This was his second consecutive year in the Pro Bowl and 2nd of his career.

He has played every game since 2003 for the Bills and has started 91 consecutive games. [ [http://www.buffalobills.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=33953 #94 Aaron Schobel - Buffalo Bills ] ]

Personal

Aaron is the older brother of Philadelphia Eagles tight end Matt Schobel and cousin of Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Bo Schobel.

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