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{{Short description|American football player (born 1981)}}
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|position=[[Center (American football)|Center]] / [[Guard (American football)|Guard]]
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|1981|5|28}}
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|birth_place=[[Oxford, Michigan]]
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| birth_place = [[Oxford, Michigan]], U.S.
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| college = [[Central Michigan Chippewas football|Central Michigan]]
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* [[Cincinnati Bengals]] ({{NFL Year|2005}}–{{NFL Year|2008}})
* [[Cincinnati Bengals]] ({{NFL Year|2005}}–{{NFL Year|2008}})
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2009}})*
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2009}})*
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* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2010}})*
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2010}})*
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2010}})
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|2010}})
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'''Eric M. Ghiaciuc''' [GUY-check] (born May 28, 1981) is a former [[American football]] [[offensive lineman]]. He was drafted by the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] in the fourth round of the [[2005 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Central Michigan Chippewas football|Central Michigan]].
'''Eric M. Ghiaciuc''' ''[GUY-check]'' (born May 28, 1981) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[Center (American football)|center]]. He was selected by the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] in the fourth round of the [[2005 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Central Michigan Chippewas football|Central Michigan]].


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==Early life==
Ghiaciuc has also been a member of the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], [[San Diego Chargers]], [[Cleveland Browns]], [[Florida Tuskers]], [[New England Patriots]] and [[Miami Dolphins]].
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While attending [[Oxford High School (Michigan)|Oxford High School]], Ghiaciuc was a three-sport standout in [[High school football|football]], [[wrestling]], and [[track and field]]. In football, he won All-League, All-County, All-Metro, All-State honors, and he was ranked No.37 prospect by ''[[The Detroit News]]'', and No.47 by the ''[[Detroit Free Press]]''. In wrestling, he was the state [[heavyweight]] champion. Ghiaciuc is of [[Romanian American|Romanian descent]].<ref>{{cite news |author=Andy Hart |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=generalnewsdetail&pid=43841&pcid=41&rss=1 |title=Grinding it out; Wednesday PM practice notes |publisher=patriots.com |date=April 8, 2010 |accessdate=June 13, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100808043520/http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=generalnewsdetail&pid=43841&pcid=41&rss=1 |archivedate=August 8, 2010 }}</ref>

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==Early years==
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While attending [[Oxford High School (Michigan)|Oxford High School]], Ghiaciuc was a three-sport standout in [[High school football|football]], [[wrestling]], and [[track and field]]. In football, he won All-League, All-County, All-Metro, All-State honors, and he was ranked No.37 prospect by ''[[The Detroit News]]'', and No.47 by the ''[[Detroit Free Press]]''. In wrestling, he was the state [[heavyweight]] champion. Ghiaciuc is of [[Romanian American|Romanian descent]].<ref>{{cite news|author=Andy Hart |url=http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=generalnewsdetail&pid=43841&pcid=41&rss=1|title=Grinding it out; Wednesday PM practice notes |publisher=patriots.com |date=2010-04-08 |accessdate=2010-06-13}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
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==Professional career==
==Professional career==

===Cincinnati Bengals===
===Cincinnati Bengals===
Ghiaciuc was selected by the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] in the fourth round (119th overall) of the [[2005 NFL Draft]]. Ghiaciuc's college teammate, [[Adam Kieft]], was drafted in the fifth round. [[Paul Alexander (American football)|Paul Alexander]], the Bengals' offensive line coach and assistant head coach, had also attended [[Central Michigan University]]. Ghiaciuc made his NFL debut and got his first career start against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] on October 9, 2005. He went on to play in four more games in his rookie season as a reserve. In [[2006 Cincinnati Bengals season|2006]], Ghiaciuc started 12 of the final 13 games of the season at center, following an injury to [[Rich Braham]] in Week 2. He started in all 12 games in [[2007 Cincinnati Bengals season|2007]] and all 16 games for the Bengals in [[2008 Cincinnati Bengals season|2008]].
Ghiaciuc was selected by the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] in the fourth round (119th overall) of the [[2005 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2005 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2005/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-07 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Ghiaciuc's college teammate, [[Adam Kieft]], was drafted in the fifth round. [[Paul Alexander (American football)|Paul Alexander]], the Bengals' offensive line coach and assistant head coach, had also attended [[Central Michigan University]]. Ghiaciuc made his NFL debut and got his first career start against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] on October 9, 2005. He went on to play in four more games in his rookie season as a reserve. In [[2006 Cincinnati Bengals season|2006]], Ghiaciuc started 12 of the final 13 games of the season at center, following an injury to [[Rich Braham]] in Week 2. He started in 12 games in [[2007 Cincinnati Bengals season|2007]] and all 16 games in [[2008 Cincinnati Bengals season|2008]] for the Bengals.


===Kansas City Chiefs===
===Kansas City Chiefs===
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===San Diego Chargers===
===San Diego Chargers===
Ghiaciuc was signed by the [[San Diego Chargers]] on December 22, 2009 after [[Center (American football)|center]] [[Scott Mruczkowski]] was placed on [[injured reserve]]. He was inactive for the final two games of the Chargers' regular season, as well as their [[2009–10 NFL playoffs|playoff]] game against the [[New York Jets]]. He became a [[restricted free agent]] after the season but was not offered a tender by the Chargers.
Ghiaciuc was signed by the [[San Diego Chargers]] on December 22, 2009, after [[Center (American football)|center]] [[Scott Mruczkowski]] was placed on [[injured reserve]]. He was inactive for the final two games of the Chargers' regular season, as well as their [[2009–10 NFL playoffs|playoff]] game against the [[New York Jets]]. He became a [[restricted free agent]] after the season but was not offered a tender by the Chargers.


===Cleveland Browns===
===Cleveland Browns===
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===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
Ghiaciuc was signed by the [[Miami Dolphins]] on November 22, 2010 after placing [[Cory Procter]] On IR. Ghiaciuc was released on December 28, 2010.
Ghiaciuc was signed by the [[Miami Dolphins]] on November 22, 2010, after placing [[Cory Procter]] on injured reserve. Ghiaciuc was released on December 28, 2010.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=31041 New England Patriots bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100909032520/http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=31041 New England Patriots bio]
*[http://www.kcchiefs.com/player/eric_ghiaciuc/ Kansas City Chiefs bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090504061334/http://www.kcchiefs.com/player/eric_ghiaciuc Kansas City Chiefs bio]
*[http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/Eric-Ghiaciuc/e0ba73dd-b78a-4c9b-82ab-53c6c51f84d0 San Diego Chargers bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100107033520/http://www.chargers.com/team/roster/eric-ghiaciuc/e0ba73dd-b78a-4c9b-82ab-53c6c51f84d0/ San Diego Chargers bio]


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Latest revision as of 19:13, 13 September 2024

Eric Ghiaciuc
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Ghiaciuc In 2006
No. 53
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1981-05-28) May 28, 1981 (age 43)
Oxford, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:303 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High school:Oxford
College:Central Michigan
NFL draft:2005 / round: 4 / pick: 119
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:48
Games started:42
Fumble recoveries:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eric M. Ghiaciuc [GUY-check] (born May 28, 1981) is an American former professional football center. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football at Central Michigan.

Early life

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While attending Oxford High School, Ghiaciuc was a three-sport standout in football, wrestling, and track and field. In football, he won All-League, All-County, All-Metro, All-State honors, and he was ranked No.37 prospect by The Detroit News, and No.47 by the Detroit Free Press. In wrestling, he was the state heavyweight champion. Ghiaciuc is of Romanian descent.[1]

College career

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At Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Ghiaciuc was part of an offensive line which generated 105 touchdowns in a three-year stint. He was redshirted in 2000, saw limited action in 2001, then took over as starting center in 2002, starting for the next 37 games for the Chippewas. He was an Industrial Education major who graduated with a 3.30 GPA.

Professional career

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Cincinnati Bengals

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Ghiaciuc was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round (119th overall) of the 2005 NFL draft.[2] Ghiaciuc's college teammate, Adam Kieft, was drafted in the fifth round. Paul Alexander, the Bengals' offensive line coach and assistant head coach, had also attended Central Michigan University. Ghiaciuc made his NFL debut and got his first career start against the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 9, 2005. He went on to play in four more games in his rookie season as a reserve. In 2006, Ghiaciuc started 12 of the final 13 games of the season at center, following an injury to Rich Braham in Week 2. He started in 12 games in 2007 and all 16 games in 2008 for the Bengals.

Kansas City Chiefs

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An unrestricted free agent after the 2008 season, Ghiaciuc signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on April 30. He was waived on September 4, 2009.

San Diego Chargers

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Ghiaciuc was signed by the San Diego Chargers on December 22, 2009, after center Scott Mruczkowski was placed on injured reserve. He was inactive for the final two games of the Chargers' regular season, as well as their playoff game against the New York Jets. He became a restricted free agent after the season but was not offered a tender by the Chargers.

Cleveland Browns

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Ghiaciuc was signed by the Cleveland Browns on April 8, 2010. He was released on June 16, 2010.

Florida Tuskers

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Ghiaciuc was a member of the Florida Tuskers' (United Football League) minicamp roster in June 2010.

New England Patriots

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Ghiaciuc was signed by the New England Patriots on August 4, 2010. He was released on September 3, during final cuts.

Miami Dolphins

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Ghiaciuc was signed by the Miami Dolphins on November 22, 2010, after placing Cory Procter on injured reserve. Ghiaciuc was released on December 28, 2010.

References

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  1. ^ Andy Hart (April 8, 2010). "Grinding it out; Wednesday PM practice notes". patriots.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2010. Retrieved June 13, 2010.
  2. ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
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