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{{Short description|American football player (born 1966)}}
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|name=Jeff Uhlenhake
| name = Jeff Uhlenhake
| number = 63, 62, 55
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| position = [[Center (American football)|Center]]
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1966|1|28|mf=y}}
|caption=
| birth_place = [[Indianapolis, Indiana]], U.S.
|number=63, 62, 55
| height_ft = 6
|position=[[Center (American football)|Center]]
| height_in = 3
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1966|1|28|mf=y}}
| weight_lb = 285
|birth_place=[[Indianapolis, Indiana]], U.S.
| high_school = [[Newark Catholic High School|Newark Catholic (OH)]]
|death_date=
| college = [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Ohio St.]]
|death_place=
| draftyear = 1989
|height_ft=6
| draftround = 5
|height_in=3
| draftpick = 121
|weight_lbs=285
| pastteams =
|high_school=[[Newark Catholic High School|Newark Catholic (OH)]]
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|1989|1993}})
|college=[[Ohio State University|Ohio State]]
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|1994|1995}})
|draftyear=1989
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|1996|1998}})
|draftround=5
| highlights =
|draftpick=121
* First-team [[List of All-Big Ten Conference football teams|All-Big Ten]] ([[1986 All-Big Ten Conference football team|1986]])
|pastteams=
* Second-team All-Big Ten ([[1988 All-Big Ten Conference football team|1988]])
* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{NFL Year|1989}}–{{NFL Year|1993}})
| statlabel1 = Games played
* [[New Orleans Saints]] ({{NFL Year|1994}}–{{NFL Year|1995}})
| statvalue1 = 119
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|1996}}–{{NFL Year|1998}})
| statlabel2 = Games started
|highlights=
| statvalue2 = 112
|statlabel1=Games played
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble]] recoveries
|statvalue1=119
| statvalue3 = 2
|statlabel2=Games started
| pfr = UhleJe20
|statvalue2=112
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'''Jeffrey Alan Uhlenhake''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|j|uː|l|ə|n|ˌ|h|eɪ|k}} {{Respell|YOO|lən|hayk}});<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eSHLhoaHVc|title=Ohio State Football Strength Coaching Segment with Coach Jeff Uhlenhake|work=YouTube|date=October 28, 2013|accessdate=7 April 2022}}</ref> born January 28, 1966) is a former [[American football]] [[Center (American football)|center]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Miami Dolphins]], [[New Orleans Saints]], and the [[Washington Redskins]], and started 112 out of 119 games. He was drafted by the Dolphins in the fifth round of the 1989 NFL Draft.


'''Jeffrey Alan Uhlenhake''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|j|uː|l|ə|n|ˌ|h|eɪ|k}} {{Respell|YOO|lən|hayk}});<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eSHLhoaHVc|title=Ohio State Football Strength Coaching Segment with Coach Jeff Uhlenhake|work=YouTube|date=October 28, 2013|accessdate=7 April 2022}}</ref> born January 28, 1966) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[Center (American football)|center]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Miami Dolphins]], [[New Orleans Saints]], and the [[Washington Redskins]], and started 112 out of 119 games. He was selected by the Dolphins in the fifth round of the [[1989 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=1989 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1989/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-26 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In 1996, he replaced [[John Gesek]] as the starting center of the [[Washington Redskins]], playing in 11 games, [[Cory Raymer]] in 5. In 1997, he started 13 games, Raymer 3. But in 1998 Raymer took over as the starting center.

In 1996, he replaced [[John Gesek]] as the starting center of the [[Washington Redskins]], playing in 11 games, [[Cory Raymer]] in 5. In 1997, he started 13 games, Raymer 3. But in 1998 Raymer took over as the starting center.


Uhlenhake played [[college football]] with the [[Ohio State University|Ohio State]] [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Buckeyes]]. He was a four-year starter, playing left guard as a freshman and sophomore and center as a junior and senior. Prior to his senior season his teammates elected him as a team co-captain. That season, he was the team's only [[All-America]] selection, and his teammates voted him their [[Most Valuable Player]]. In 2008, he was inducted into the [[Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame]].
Uhlenhake played [[college football]] with the [[Ohio State University|Ohio State]] [[Ohio State Buckeyes football|Buckeyes]]. He was a four-year starter, playing left guard as a freshman and sophomore and center as a junior and senior. Prior to his senior season his teammates elected him as a team co-captain. That season, he was the team's only [[All-America]] selection, and his teammates voted him their [[Most Valuable Player]]. In 2008, he was inducted into the [[Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame]].
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Uhlenhake is a graduate of [[Newark Catholic High School]] in [[Newark, Ohio]] where he played football under coach J D Graham.
Uhlenhake is a graduate of [[Newark Catholic High School]] in [[Newark, Ohio]] where he played football under coach J D Graham.


He has also had a small role in "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective".
Uhlenhake had a small role in the 1994 comedy film "[[Ace Ventura: Pet Detective]]" alongside [[Jim Carrey]].


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:01, 28 September 2024

Jeff Uhlenhake
No. 63, 62, 55
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1966-01-28) January 28, 1966 (age 58)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:285 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school:Newark Catholic (OH)
College:Ohio St.
NFL draft:1989 / round: 5 / pick: 121
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:119
Games started:112
Fumble recoveries:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jeffrey Alan Uhlenhake (/ˈjlənˌhk/ YOO-lən-hayk);[1] born January 28, 1966) is an American former professional football center in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, and the Washington Redskins, and started 112 out of 119 games. He was selected by the Dolphins in the fifth round of the 1989 NFL draft.[2]

In 1996, he replaced John Gesek as the starting center of the Washington Redskins, playing in 11 games, Cory Raymer in 5. In 1997, he started 13 games, Raymer 3. But in 1998 Raymer took over as the starting center.

Uhlenhake played college football with the Ohio State Buckeyes. He was a four-year starter, playing left guard as a freshman and sophomore and center as a junior and senior. Prior to his senior season his teammates elected him as a team co-captain. That season, he was the team's only All-America selection, and his teammates voted him their Most Valuable Player. In 2008, he was inducted into the Ohio State Varsity O Hall of Fame.

After a number of coaching stints, including one with the Cleveland Browns and Lehman Catholic High School, Uhlenhake has returned to Ohio State as a member of the football team's strength and conditioning program.

Uhlenhake is a graduate of Newark Catholic High School in Newark, Ohio where he played football under coach J D Graham.

Uhlenhake had a small role in the 1994 comedy film "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" alongside Jim Carrey.

References

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  1. ^ "Ohio State Football Strength Coaching Segment with Coach Jeff Uhlenhake". YouTube. October 28, 2013. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  2. ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
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