Guy Whimper facts for kids
Whimper with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2012
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||||||
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| Born: | May 21, 1983 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 315 lb (143 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Havelock (Havelock, North Carolina) |
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| College: | East Carolina | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2006 / Round: 4 / Pick: 129 | ||||||||||
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Guy Whimper was an American professional football player. He was born on May 21, 1983. Guy played as an offensive tackle. An offensive tackle is a very important position in football. Their main job is to protect the quarterback from opposing players. They also help clear the way for running backs.
Guy Whimper was chosen by the New York Giants in the 2006 NFL Draft. The NFL Draft is where professional football teams pick new players from colleges. He played college football at East Carolina University. After playing for the Giants, he also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Guy Whimper's Football Journey
Guy Whimper had an exciting career in the National Football League (NFL). He played for three different teams during his time as a professional football player.
Playing for the New York Giants
The New York Giants picked Guy Whimper in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. This was a big moment for him, as it meant he was starting his professional career. He played for the Giants for several seasons. He was part of the team that won a Super Bowl! The Giants let him go from the team on September 4, 2010.
Time with the Jacksonville Jaguars
Guy Whimper joined the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 2, 2010. He continued to play as an offensive tackle for them. One special moment happened on October 28, 2012. In a game against the Green Bay Packers, Guy Whimper was allowed to be a receiver. He actually caught a pass and scored a touchdown! This is very rare for an offensive tackle. The Jaguars released him on February 27, 2013.
Joining the Pittsburgh Steelers
After his time with the Jaguars, Guy Whimper signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on May 6, 2013. He continued his career as an offensive lineman. The Steelers re-signed him for another year on March 17, 2014. He played his final season with the Steelers.
Super Bowl Champion
One of Guy Whimper's biggest achievements was winning the Super Bowl. He was a member of the New York Giants team that won Super Bowl XLII. The Super Bowl is the championship game of the National Football League. Winning it means you are the best team in professional football for that year. It is a huge honor for any player.
