Joseph Charles Pawelek (born December 8, 1986) is a former American football linebacker who played for the

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of the National Football League. He was considered one of the top linebacker prospects available for the

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. He graduated from Smithson Valley High school, coached under Larry Hill. He played college football for Baylor.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

He signed as free agent with the Seattle Seahawks after going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft. He was cut from the Seahawks on September 4, 2010, but was then immediately picked up the following day to be a part of the 2010 Seahawks practice squad because of a solid preseason performance. He was then brought up from the practice squad and was 2nd string ILB below former Seahawks MLB Lofa Tatupu, but did play UpBack on special teams occasionally. The Seahawks released Pawelek on July 29, 2011.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On October 12, 2011, he was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars'

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. He was released from the practice squad two weeks later on October 26.

Awards and honors

*2006 FWAA,

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and College Football News Freshman First-team All-American *2006 Rivals.com Freshman Second-team All-American *2006, 2007, 2008 Academic All-Big 12 first-team *2007 All- Big 12 honorable mention *2008 All-Big 12 first-team *2008 '' ESPN The Magazine'' Second-team All-American

References

External links

Baylor Bears bioSeattle Seahawks bioJacksonville Jaguars bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pawelek, Joe 1986 births Living people Sportspeople from Corpus Christi, Texas Players of American football from San Antonio American football linebackers Baylor Bears football players Seattle Seahawks players Jacksonville Jaguars players