Orlando Pace

Offensive tackle Orlando Pace is a professional athlete in the National Football League. He is currently a member of the Chicago Bears. In the 2008-2009 season, he played for the St. Louis Rams.

Pace was released by the Rams on March 10, 2009, after playing 12 seasons with the team.ESPN.com: Rams Release Pace

On April 3, 2009, the Chicago Bears and Orlando Pace agreed on a three year contract worth $15 million dollars. Pace was the first overall pick in the 1997 draft.ESPN.com: [ Tackle Pace agrees with Bears] (April 3, 2009)

Pace began his career playing college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes in the NCAA. He had a standout collegiate career, earning All-American honors in 1995 and 1996, as well as coming in fourth in voting for the Heisman Trophy. Pace also won the outland Trophy as the top interior lineman and became the first person to win the Lombardi Award two-consecutive years, as the top lineman. After his junior season, Pace decided to leave school and declared eligible for the NFL draft.Official Site of the St. Louis Rams: Orlando Pace

Pace was selected first overall in the 1997 NFL draft by the St. Louis Rams. He made his professional debut that same year, playing in 13 games. Pace earned a starting spot with the Rams in 1998, and was selected as an alternate to the Pro Bowl. He continued with the Rams in the years since, earning his first of seven starting Pro Bowl selections in 1999. Pace also led the Rams to Super Bowl XXXIV, in which they defeated the Tennessee Titans 23 to 16.Official Site of the St. Louis Rams: Orlando Pace