Aaron Ross Schobel (; born September 1, 1977) is a former

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for the Buffalo Bills of the

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(NFL). Schobel played college football for

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(TCU). He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round (46th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft, and he played his entire nine-season career for the Bills. Schobel is notable for recording more sacks of New England Patriots quarterback

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than any other NFL player.

High school career

Schobel attended Columbus High School. While there, he was a two-time All-District-22-3A selection, at both tight end and outside

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. As a senior, he had 105 tackles and during his final two years, he posted 70 receptions for 1,299 yards (18.55 yards per rec. avg.).

College career

Aaron attended

, where he played for the

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team from 1997 to 2000. He received first-team All-

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(WAC) honors in 1999 and 2000, and was the WAC Defensive Player of the Year as a senior in 2000.

Professional career

Schobel earned his first Pro Bowl appearance in 2006. His best season as a pro came in 2006 when he posted a career high 14 sacks. Since the 2001 season he ranks second in total sacks, only behind Jason Taylor. Schobel, a first-team alternate for the 2007 Pro Bowl, was called upon to relieve an injured Jason Taylor in the Pro Bowl. This was his second consecutive year in the Pro Bowl. He started in 116 consecutive games with the Bills from 2003 until 2008, when he was on the inactive list for a game against the San Diego Chargers due to an injured foot. After a team-leading, 10-sack 2009 season, Schobel informed the Bills that he was considering retirement. To add on, new coach Gailey said that he was looking to switch from a 4-3 to 3-4 defense. It was reported by the Buffalo News on May 10, 2010 that Schobel & his wife June had sold their Orchard Park house, further adding to the speculation of his impending departure from the Bills. On July 27, 2010, Aaron Schobel announced he was 70/30 on returning to the Bills. On August 4, 2010, the Buffalo Bills released Aaron Schobel. He never signed with any other team; being released instead cemented his decision to retire, which he did on August 16.

Personal life

Aaron is the older brother of former NFL

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and cousin of former

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defensive end Bo Schobel. Schobel and his wife, June have two sons, Brock and John, and one daughter, Erika.

References

External links

Buffalo Bills Bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Schobel, Aaron 1977 births Living people American Conference Pro Bowl players American football defensive ends TCU Horned Frogs football players Buffalo Bills players People from Columbus, Texas Sportspeople from Harris County, Texas Players of American football from Texas