Alan Faneca

Alan Faneca is a National Football League guard with the New York Jets. Faneca played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1998 to 2007 before signing with the Jets as a free agent in February 2008.

1. Full name: Alan Joseph Faneca, Jr.
2. Born: December 7, 1976
3. Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana
4. Height: 6'5"
5. Weight: 307
6. Position: Guard
7. High school: Lamar Consolidated High School
8. College: Louisiana State University
9. Selected in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers
10. Spouse: Julie Kuchta
11. Earned all-rookie honors from College & Pro Football Weekly
12. In 2001, named an All-Pro by the Associated Press
13. Selected to play in the Pro Bowl for the first time in 2002 and proceeded to be named as a selection in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007
14. Diagnosed with epilepsy when he was 15-years-oldEpolepsy Foundation: Not Faster than a Speeding Bullet, but More Powerful than a Locomotive (February 1, 2006)

• Mahalo's Guide to the New York Jets
• NFL.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-5
  • Weight: 307
  • Rookie Year: 1998

• December 7, 1976: Born in New Orleans, Louisiana

• 1995: Voted Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year

• 1996: Selected Second Team All-American

• 1998: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers round 2, pick 26

• 2000: Awarded the Joe Greene Rookie Award

• 2002: Played in his first Pro Bowl

• 2003: Switched positions from Left Guard to Left Tackle due to injuries

• 2006: Won Super Bowl XL with the Steelers

• 2006: Made his 6th straight Pro-Bowl appearance

• 2008: Signs as a free agent with the New York Jets