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• James Laurinaitis was a starting middle linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes of the NCAA.

  Laurinaitis was selected 35th overall, in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft by the St. Louis Rams on April 25, 2009.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: December 3, 1986
  2. Birthplace: Hamel, Minnesota
  3. Height: 6'3"
  4. Weight: 240 lbs
  5. High school: Wayzata High School
  6. College: The Ohio State University
  7. Father and two uncles were pro wrestlers
  8. Played football and hockey in high school

• College Football Career

  Laurinaitis began his college football career with the Buckeyes in 2005, playing in 12 games plus a bowl game recording nine tackles. He earned a starting spot in 2006, totaling 115 tackles and earning several awards including the Nagurski Award, as the best defensive player in college football, All-American and All-Big Ten. Laurinaitis' success continued on 2007, winning the Butkus Award, the Big Ten defensive player of the year, the Bill Willis Award for defensive MVP and team captain. He recorded a career-best 19 tackles during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers. Laurinaitis was predicted to be one of the top NFL draft picks for 2008 if he left school early, however he decided to finish his senior year at Ohio State.Official Site of the Ohio State Buckeyes: James Laurinaitis

  On December 16, 2008, Laurinaitis was selected for his third All-American Team by the Associated Press, becoming just the second player in the history of NCAA football to earn three AP All-American selections.ESPN.com: ... James Laurinaitis Leads AP All-America First Team

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