Adam Kieft (born August 21, 1982) is a former

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offensive lineman for the Cincinnati Bengals of the

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(NFL). Kieft attended Rockford High School in

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. He was selected with the 17th pick of the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 2005

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out of Central Michigan University. He was

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ed his freshman year of college due to a broken foot and started the following four years as an offensive tackle for the Chippewas. He stands 6'7" tall and weighs 337 lbs. Kieft sat out his first two seasons in

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due to a knee injury (torn ACL/MCL in rookie mock game). He signed a 3-year contract with the Bengals after being drafted in 2005. On August 28, 2007, Kieft was placed on the reserve/injured list. On February 28, 2008, the Bengals did not tender an offer to Kieft, making him a free agent.

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1982 births American football offensive tackles Central Michigan Chippewas football players Cincinnati Bengals players Living people People from Rockford, Michigan {{offensive-lineman-1980s-stub