Nick Mangold

Nick Mangold was a professional football center for the New York Jets of the NFL. While in high school, Mangold was a letterman in football, wrestling and track & field. In football he was a three-year starter on offense and defense and as a senior he garnered All-Ohio honors. While many recruiting services disregarded him, he was able to play in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Mangold attended Ohio State University where he was a three-year starter for the Buckeyes’ football team. After a tremendous performance during the 2006 Senior Bowl, Mangold was regarded as the top center in the 2006 NFL Draft. The New York Jets selected Mangold as the 29th overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. Since 2006, Mangold was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro. On August 24, 2010, Mangold signed a 7-year, $55 million contract with the Jets and he became the highest paid center in the NFL.