Daniel Bazuin (born July 22, 1983) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the second round the 2007 NFL Draft. He was drafted out of

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. While at Central Michigan University, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in

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College career

Bazuin played from 2003 to 2006 for

. At the time he left Central Michigan, he was the team's career leader in sacks and tackles for loss. He was selected as the MAC Conference Defensive player of the year for the 2006 season.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

The Bears signed Bazuin to a four-year contract on July 25, 2007. Bazuin was placed on

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on September 1, 2007, by the Chicago Bears due to a knee injury. On August 29, 2008, Bazuin was waived by the Bears after requiring a second operation on the same knee.

Houston Texans

Bazuin was signed to the

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of the

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on December 5, 2008.

References

External links

Central Michigan Chippewas bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bazuin, Dan 1983 births Living people Players of American football from Michigan American football defensive ends Central Michigan Chippewas football players Chicago Bears players Houston Texans players People from Missaukee County, Michigan