John Guzik (defensive lineman)

Not to be confused with John Guzik (linebacker).

John Guzik
No. 97
Position:Nose tackle / Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1962-09-25) September 25, 1962 (age 62)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:Midpark
(Middleburg Heights, Ohio)
College:Ohio (1982–1985)
Undrafted:1986
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Joseph Guzik III (born September 25, 1962) is an American former professional football defensive lineman who played one season with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio University.

Early life and college

John Joseph Guzik III was born on September 25, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio.[1] He attended Midpark High School in Middleburg Heights, Ohio.[1]

He lettered for the Ohio Bobcats from 1982 to 1985.[1]

Professional career

Guzik signed with the Washington Redskins after going undrafted in the 1986 NFL draft.[2] He was released by the Redskins on August 19, 1986.[2] He was later re-signed by the team on May 8, 1987.[2] Guzik was released again on August 4, 1987.[2]

On September 23, 1987, Guzik was signed by the New England Patriots during the 1987 NFL players strike.[2][3] He played in three games, starting two, for the Patriots as a nose tackle/defensive end before the strike ended.[4][1] He was released by the Patriots on October 19, 1987.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "John Guzik". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "John Guzik NFL Transactions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  3. ^ "NFL Strike Roster". United Press International. September 29, 1987. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "John Guzik". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.