Anthony Schlegel (born March 1, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Schlegel played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes after transferring from the United States Air Force Academy and was selected by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2006 NFL draft.[1] He was also a member of the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL and the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League (UFL).
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | March 1, 1981 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 251 lb (114 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Highland Park (TX) | ||||
| College: | Ohio State | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2006 / round: 3 / pick: 76 | ||||
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In January 2011, Schlegel returned to his college alma mater as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Buckeyes.[2] He was also the head strength and conditioning coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021.
Early life
editSchlegel attended Highland Park High School. He was a state champion in high school wrestling.
College career
editSchlegel began his college career at the United States Air Force Academy but transferred to Ohio State University after his sophomore season. While at the Academy, Schlegel served as the team's co-captain, earning all-conference honors. During his 2004 season, he was ranked third in the Ohio State defense with 84 tackles and in 2005 he was ranked second with 82 tackles.
Professional career
editNew York Jets
editSchlegel was selected by the New York Jets in the third round (76th overall) of the 2006 NFL draft.[3] He made his debut at the Chicago Bears on November 19. On September 1, 2007 the Jets released him.
Cincinnati Bengals
editOn September 2, 2007, Schlegel was signed by the Bengals. He made his Bengals debut versus the New England Patriots on October 1 and made three tackles. On May 1, 2008, the Bengals released him.
Florida Tuskers
editSchlegel was selected by the Florida Tuskers on the UFL Premiere Season Draft in 2009 and signed with the team on September 3.[4] He played for the Tuskers through the 2010 season.
Coaching career
editOhio State (first stint)
editFollowing the end of his playing career, Schlegel was hired by his alma mater, Ohio State, as an assistant strength and conditioning coach in January 2011.[5] On September 27, 2014, he received media attention for body slamming Anthony Wunder, a fan who ran onto the field.[6]
Jacksonville Jaguars
editOn January 18, 2021, Schlegel was hired by the Jacksonville Jaguars as their head strength and conditioning coach, reuniting with head coach Urban Meyer.[7]
Ohio State (second stint)
editFollowing a two season absence from coaching, Schelegel was rehired by Ohio State on an interim basis to be an assistant strength and conditioning coach.[8]
Personal life
editSchlegel founded his own fitness company, Schlegel Hardcore Elite Training.[9]
In 2020, he became a morning radio host on WBNS-FM, 97.1 The Fan [10] with fellow Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter.[11]
References
edit- ^ Fowler, Chris (October 17, 2002). "Falcons, Irish are season's most pleasant surprises". ESPN. Retrieved March 12, 2009.
- ^ "Former OSU linebacker Anthony Schlegel accepts assistant's post with Buckeyes | cleveland.com". www.cleveland.com. Archived from the original on January 28, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
- ^ "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ "Florida Tuskers Announce Signing Of 11 Additional Players Including Koren Robinson & Tatum Bell". OurSports Central. September 3, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2011.
- ^ "OSU Time and Change: Anthony Schlegel". August 2, 2012. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
- ^ "Ohio State coach Anthony Schlegel body slams a fan who ran on the field". September 27, 2014. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2014.
- ^ "Anthony Schlegel Announces He is Joining Urban Meyer's Jaguars Staff as Strength Coach".
- ^ "Former Ohio State Linebacker Anthony Schlegel Temporarily Back with Buckeyes' Strength and Conditioning Staff". Eleven Warriors. January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
- ^ "Schlegel returns to Buckeyes". Archived from the original on March 17, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
- ^ "The Fan Staff".
- ^ "OSU linebackers tough act to follow".