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Big Ten Offensive Linemen in the NFL

Jake Long, Miami Dolphins (2008, Michigan) -- The Dolphins signed former Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long four days before the draft, making him the top overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Joe Thomas, Cleveland Browns (2007, Wisconsin) -- Thomas was the No. 3 overall pick in the 2007, and then went on to have a Pro Bowl season. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Nick Mangold, New York Jets (2006, Ohio State) -- Hoping for an achor for a rebuilt offensive line, the Jets made former Buckeyes center Mangold the No. 29 overall pick in the 2006 draft. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

David Diehl, New York Giants (2003, Illinois) -- A fifth-round selection in 2003, Diehl was a starter for the Super Bowl XLII champion New York Giants. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Tony Pashos, Jacksonville Jaguars (2003, Illinois) -- Originally selected by the Baltimore Ravens in 2003, Pashos started 15 games for the Jaguars in 2007. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Robert Gallery, Oakland Raiders (2004, Iowa) -- While he was the No. 2 overall pick in 2004, Gallery hasn't yet lived up to expectations in Oakland. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)

Nick Hardwick, San Diego Chargers (2004, Purdue) -- A third-round selection in 2004, Hardwick went on to anchor a Chargers offensive line that paved the way for LaDainian Tomlinson's record-breaking 2006 season. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Shane Olivea, San Diego Chargers (2004, Ohio State) -- Despite being the 209th pick in the 2004 draft, Olivea has been a stalwart on the Chargers' offensive line. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Eric Steinbach, Cleveland Browns (2003, Iowa) -- A second-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals, Steinbach signed a free-agent contract with the Browns and started all 16 games in his first season with the team. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Al Johnson, Arizona Cardinals (2003, Wisconsin) -- Originally drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2003 draft, Johnson started 14 games for the Cardinals in 2007, his first season with the team. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

LeCharles Bentley, Cleveland Browns (2002, Ohio State) -- Originally drafted by the New Orleans Saints, Bentley's career has been hindered by injury problems since signing with the Browns in 2006. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota Vikings (2001, Michigan) -- Hutchinson was originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks, and then went on to sign a lucrative contract with the Vikings in 2006. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Jeff Backus, Detroit Lions (2001, Michigan) -- Backus was selected one spot after former Michigan teammate Steve Hutchinson when the Detroit Lions made the tackle the No. 18 overall pick in the 2001 draft. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Matt Light, New England Patriots (2001, Purdue) -- A second-round pick in 2001, Light went on to win three Super Bowls with the Patriots, as well as earn two Pro Bowl nods and one All-Pro selection. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Casey Rabach, Washington Redskins (2001, Wisconsin) -- Originally drafted by the Baltimore Ravens, Rabach has started 47 games for the Redskins over the past three seasons. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Kareem McKenzie, New York Giants (2001, Penn State) -- Originally drafted by the New York Jets, McKenzie was a starter for the Super Bowl XLII champion Giants. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Ben Hamilton, Denver Broncos (2001, Minnesota) -- Despite missing the entire 2007 season with injuries, Hamilton was a regular starter on the Broncos' offensive line from 2002-2006. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Mark Tauscher, Green Bay Packers (2000, Wisconsin) -- Despite being a seventh-round selection, Tauscher has been a cornerstone for the Packers' offensive line. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Jon Jansen, Washington Redskins (1999, Michigan) -- Jansen was a second-round pick, but has been a solid contributor on Washington's offensive line since starting 16 games in his rookie season. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Chris Liwienski, Miami Dolphins (1998, Indiana) -- Originally drafted by the Vikings, Liwienski went on start 94 games in the NFL, including 14 for the Dolphins in 2007. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Mike Goff, San Diego Chargers (1998, Iowa) -- Originally drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals, Goff is a regular starter for the Chargers, having started every game since 2004. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Getty Images)

Jon Runyan, Philadelphia Eagles (1996, Michigan) -- Runyan was a fourth-round selection by the Houston Oilers in 1996, and went on to start 180 consecutive games for the Oilers, Titans and then the Eagles. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Orlando Pace, St. Louis Rams (1997, Ohio State) -- The St. Louis Rams made Pace the first offensive lineman selected No. 1 in 29 years. (Photo by Greg Trott/Getty Images)