Missouri Wrestlers that made it to the NFL

[RP-in-Nebraska]

Dan Alexander made it.

The Chiefs looked good beating Denver at K.C. They hold their own destiny to make the playoffs as a wild card, however, they have the toughest remaining schedule of any team.

[fudge tunnel]

Dan Alexander made it.



Who does he play for?

[reno]

He was drafted by Tennesse and was on their active roster for two years and was on Jacksonville's practice squad and was signed by the rams and played special teams for one game in the 03-04 season.

[RP-in-Nebraska]

Fudge, he made it to the NFL. However, he didn't make it in the NFL. As the saying goes, NFL stands for "Not For Long" if you don't play well. As far as I know, he doesn't play for any team now.

[Scarf]

Tyrel Fletcher

[Thfzn]

Brad St. Louis is the long snapper for the Bengals, he was a State Champ for Belton in the mid-90's.

Terrell Flecher wrestled and played football at Hazelwood East, he played a number of years for the Chargers, his brother Myron was a State Champ.

Mike Bedosky was a state runner-up for Jefferson City in 1989, he played in the NFL for several years.


Of course there have been many former wrestler who have went on to great succes in the NFL. Steve Neal a fromer NCAA and World Champion never played college football but has enjoyed a successful career for the New England Patriots, he made his firs pro bowl last season.

Ray Lewis has often mentioned his wrestling background as a key to his success in the NFL, Mr. Lewis was a two-time FLA State Champion.

[RP-in-Nebraska]

Ray Lewis has often mentioned his wrestling background as a key to his success in the NFL, Mr. Lewis was a two-time FLA State Champion.

If somebody asked me to pick the one person in the world who I would want to wrestle the least, he'd be at the top of that list.

[fowler]

Cant beat ya,,,,shoot ya.

[MG_Grievous]

Ray Lewis has often mentioned his wrestling background as a key to his success in the NFL, Mr. Lewis was a two-time FLA State Champion.

If somebody asked me to pick the one person in the world who I would want to wrestle the least, he'd be at the top of that list.

I second that. BMF.

[eagle1]

Did Rob Droege get drafted?

[fudge tunnel]

I think Don Wright (Hickman/Mizzou) had a sniff of the NFL in the early 90's.

[Kelly Malloy]

Jeff Marriot of Chillicothe was a state finalist in the mid 90's. I believe he was picked up by the Packers. I don't know about any playing time.

[NCMC4life]

Wasn't Alexander a starting FB for a year or two?

[Oskar]

Steve Martin Wrestled for Jeff City and is playing in the NFL has been for a number of years at DT

[jjb1d5]

Rob Droege was drafted in 2004 by the Chicago Bears and got hurt his first year. Came back ready for this season, and played extensively in the preseason, but was cut when they made their final roster. I would imagine he is still with the organization, but can not be for sure.

He was State Champ at 275 for Lindbergh in 1999

[northco]

Here are some others
Jay Leewenburg- Was a State qualifer in 1987 for Kirkwaood he was a All-Pro Center for the Bears,Colts, and Bengals and other teams and has written a book about having Diabetes.

Rick Tunrball was a State qualfier for Parkway Central and was a Lineman in the NFL.

Mario Johnson was state Placer for Hazelwood Central in 87 and played DL for thye Patriots and Jets.

Gerald Nichols was a 3x State qualifer for Hazelwood East and may still own the record for Best Win % in HE history and played for 4 teams.

[The Godfather]

Zack Abron from Francis Howell. Broke several records at Mizzou, then went on to try out for the Falcons (He played for another team before Atlanta I think, but I can't remember who it was). Was picked up by Chicago last year and played in NFL Europe for them, but was cut this year.

[The Godfather]

Not sure if Justin Gage (Jeff City) wrestled in high school, but he's Chicago's #2 wide out.

[eagle1]

Gage was a Basketball player at Mizzou, so probably did not wreslte in HS