Jeremy James Slechta (born May 12, 1980, in
La Vista La Vista may refer to:
* La Vista, Nebraska, a city in Nebraska
* La Vista (Spotsylvania County, Virginia), an historic house in Spotsylvania County, Virginia
* La Vista Correctional Facility, prison in Pueblo County, Colorado
* La Vista High Sc ...
,
Nebraska) is a former
American football defensive lineman
In gridiron football, a lineman is a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage. The linemen of the team currently in possession of the ball are the offensive line, while linemen on the opposing team are the defensive line. A numbe ...
in the
National Football League for the
Philadelphia Eagles and
Houston Texans
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.
Early life
He went to
Papillion La Vista Senior High School
Papillion-La Vista Senior High School, often referred to as Papio, PLHS, North or "Old School", is located in Papillion, Nebraska, United States and is operated by the Papillion-La Vista Public School District. Its school colors are maroon and g ...
in Papillion, Nebraska. He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
at the
University of Nebraska.
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References
1980 births
Living people
People from Sarpy County, Nebraska
American football defensive tackles
Nebraska Cornhuskers football players
Philadelphia Eagles players
Houston Texans players
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