In 2000, Stepanovich graduated from Berea High School in Berea, Ohio. He was also an accomplished wrestler in high school, winning the heavyweight state championship in 2000 and runner-up in 1999. Nationally ranked wrestler throughout high school, multiple MVP's in national and state tourneys along with two Pioneer Conference MVP's. One of the best OL in the country during his junior and senior years, made numerous All-American teams along with being well decorated with numerous awards throughout his career.
College careerEdit
Well respected amongst his teammates, known for his work ethic and toughness, regarded as one of the top centers in college football during 2001 and 2002 at The Ohio State University, he shifted to guard in his senior campaign and started 26 games during his college football career. All-Big Ten and All-American performer. 4 year lettermen while at OSU, his career culminated with a Buckeye tree being planted in his honor in Buckeye Grove joining all other first-team All-Americans at OSU.
Professional careerEdit
Arizona CardinalsEdit
The Cardinals selected him in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft and Stepanovich moved into the starting lineup.[2][1] He started every game for the Cardinals in 2004 without missing a single offensive snap and made several All-Rookie teams, along with being the 1st rookie center in franchise history to start all 16 games..[1] He continued as a starter for much of 2005 and 2006 before going on injured reserve.
The Cardinals elected not to tender him an offer for 2007, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Cincinnati BengalsEdit
In March, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Stepanovich to a one-year deal for 2007. He played in all 16 games and started 5.
Atlanta FalconsEdit
On March 10, 2008, Stepanovich was signed by the Atlanta Falcons to a three-year deal. He was released on June 17, 2009.
Pittsburgh SteelersEdit
Stepanovich signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 10, 2009. He was waived on August 31. Injuries forced his time in Pittsburgh and career short.
alex, stepanovich, aleksandar, stepanovich, ɑː, steh, pahn, vitch, born, september, 1981, former, american, football, center, drafted, arizona, cardinals, fourth, round, 2004, draft, played, college, football, ohio, state, stepanovich, also, played, cincinnati. Aleksandar Stepanovich s t ɛ ˈ p ɑː n oʊ v ɪ tʃ steh PAHN o vitch born September 25 1981 is a former American football center He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft 1 He played college football at Ohio State Stepanovich has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals Atlanta Falcons and Pittsburgh Steelers Alex StepanovichNo 71 69Position CenterPersonal informationBorn 1981 09 25 September 25 1981 age 41 Berea Ohio U S Height 6 ft 4 in 1 93 m Weight 296 lb 134 kg Career informationHigh school Berea OH College Ohio StateNFL Draft 2004 Round 4 Pick 100Career historyArizona Cardinals 2004 2006 Cincinnati Bengals 2007 Atlanta Falcons 2008 Pittsburgh Steelers 2009 Offseason and or practice squad member onlyCareer NFL statisticsGames played 46Games started 34Fumble recoveries 0Player stats at NFL com Contents 1 Early years 2 College career 3 Professional career 3 1 Arizona Cardinals 3 2 Cincinnati Bengals 3 3 Atlanta Falcons 3 4 Pittsburgh Steelers 4 References 5 External linksEarly years EditIn 2000 Stepanovich graduated from Berea High School in Berea Ohio He was also an accomplished wrestler in high school winning the heavyweight state championship in 2000 and runner up in 1999 Nationally ranked wrestler throughout high school multiple MVP s in national and state tourneys along with two Pioneer Conference MVP s One of the best OL in the country during his junior and senior years made numerous All American teams along with being well decorated with numerous awards throughout his career College career EditWell respected amongst his teammates known for his work ethic and toughness regarded as one of the top centers in college football during 2001 and 2002 at The Ohio State University he shifted to guard in his senior campaign and started 26 games during his college football career All Big Ten and All American performer 4 year lettermen while at OSU his career culminated with a Buckeye tree being planted in his honor in Buckeye Grove joining all other first team All Americans at OSU Professional career EditArizona Cardinals Edit The Cardinals selected him in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft and Stepanovich moved into the starting lineup 2 1 He started every game for the Cardinals in 2004 without missing a single offensive snap and made several All Rookie teams along with being the 1st rookie center in franchise history to start all 16 games 1 He continued as a starter for much of 2005 and 2006 before going on injured reserve The Cardinals elected not to tender him an offer for 2007 making him an unrestricted free agent Cincinnati Bengals Edit In March the Cincinnati Bengals signed Stepanovich to a one year deal for 2007 He played in all 16 games and started 5 Atlanta Falcons Edit On March 10 2008 Stepanovich was signed by the Atlanta Falcons to a three year deal He was released on June 17 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers Edit Stepanovich signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 10 2009 He was waived on August 31 Injuries forced his time in Pittsburgh and career short References Edit a b c Arizona Cardinals bio Archived April 20 2006 at the Wayback Machine 2004 NFL Draft Listing Pro Football Reference com Retrieved 2023 05 06 External links EditArizona Cardinals bio Pittsburgh Steelers bio Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Alex Stepanovich amp oldid 1162109252, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
