- Attended Warren G. Harding High School in Warren, Ohio.
- Offensive lineman at Ohio State University.
- The Minnesota Vikings retired his number 77.
- As a junior at Ohio State in 1994, he was recognized as a consensus first team All-American.
- Was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round (number 24 overall) in 1994.
- Died from a heat stroke during the Minnesota Vikings training camp on August 1, 2001.
- His death brought about major changes regarding heat stroke prevention throughout the NFL. Teams now train in light colored uniforms, water and shade are made readily available, and a team doctor is present at practice sessions at all times.
- Orlando Pace, Eddie George, and Robert Smith were among his team mates at Ohio State.
- He was buried in the jersey he wore at Ohio State.
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