Professional football center Lyle Sendlein plays for the Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League.
Football Career
Prior to playing in the NFL, Sendlein played college football with the Texas Longhorns. After redshirting in 2002, he played in 49 games, earning All-Big 12 honors in 2006. Sendlein also helped the Longhorns win the national championship in 2005 over the USC Trojans.Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Lyle Sendlein
After college, Sendlein went undrafted, signing with the Arizona Cardinals on April 30, 2007. He made his professional debut with the Cardinals that same year, playing in 14 games at center, left tackle and on special teams. He returned as a starter in 2008 and helped the Cardinals reach Super Bowl XLIII.Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Lyle Sendlein
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Birthplace
Edina, Minnesota
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Hometown
Scottsdale, Arizona
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Center
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Won Arizona 4A State Championships in 1999 and 2000Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Lyle Sendlein
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College
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Liberal arts
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Father, Robin, played eight seasons in the NFLOfficial Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Lyle Sendlein
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Brother, Austin, played at Texas in 2002 and 2003Official Site of the Arizona Cardinals: Lyle Sendlein
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Visited children at the Maricopa Medical Center's Pediatrics Unit with Cardinals kicker Neil Rackers in January of 2009KTAR.com (Arizona): Rackers and Sendlein Visit Kids in ICU and Burn Unit
