lineman

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A former Yale offensive lineman, he started his career as a high school football coach after an unsuccessful attempt to make the NFL and now describes himself as a “lifelong entrepreneur.”

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Like Lake, defensive lineman Kobie Turner insistently cautioned that whatever Donald decides to do or not do was his former teammate’s prerogative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Udeze, from the class of 2000, was an All-American defensive lineman at USC and later first-round draft choice.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Even better, he was the only offensive lineman of his caliber on the market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

Puts a spin move on Justyce’s defensive lineman and gets the first down.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone