Jason Fabini

Jason Tamer Fabini (born August 25, 1974) is a former American football offensive lineman who played for 3 different teams in the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Cincinnati.

Early years

Fabini played high school football at Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

College career

Fabini attended the University of Cincinnati, where he was a three-time starter at left tackle and an All-Conference USA selection. In his junior season, he contributed to the school's first bowl-game invitation in 47 years.

In 2009, he was inducted into the University of Cincinnati Athletics Hall of Fame.

Professional career

New York Jets

He was originally selected in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, and head coach Bill Parcells. He became a starter at right tackle as a rookie. The next year he was lost for the season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament, in the ninth game (against the New England Patriots). In 2000, he became the starter at left tackle and remained in that role for 5 seasons. In 2005, he started 9 games at right tackle, before he was placed on the injured reserve list with a torn chest muscle. He was waived on February 22.