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Craig Krenzel
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Quarterback
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Date of birth: July 1 1981 (1981--) (age 26)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Utica, Michigan
Height:  ft  in ( m)
Weight:  lb ( kg)
Career information
NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 5/ Pick 148
College: Ohio State
Teams
2004
2005-2006
Chicago Bears
Cincinnati Bengals
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Craig Krenzel (born July 1, 1981 in Utica, Michigan) is a former college and professional American football quarterback. He is currently a radio commentator for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. [1] He played in college for the Ohio State University Buckeyes, with his most successful years being 2002 and 2003. In 2002 he led the Buckeyes to an all-time best 14-0 record and the national championship by defeating the University of Miami in the Fiesta Bowl. He was known for his clutch play, smart decision making, accuracy, and speed. He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2005 and was on their roster until he was released to waivers on May 15, 2006.

Krenzel graduated from Ohio State with a degree in molecular genetics. He was a three-time All-Big Ten award winner, recipient of the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame post-graduate scholarship, Sporting News' Socrates Award winner, and Draddy Trophy winner. He was also awarded the Today's Top VIII Award (Class of 2004). His overall record with Ohio State is 24-3 as a starter. After quarterback Steve Bellisari was suspended from play due to an alcohol-related police charge late in the 2001 season, Krenzel earned the starting position against Michigan and led the Buckeyes to their first win in Ann Arbor since 1987.

Krenzel was drafted in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, for whom he played the 2004 season. Despite poor passing statistics, Krenzel won his first three starts at quarterback with the Bears, including a win over the San Francisco 49ers, which was at the time starting Ken Dorsey at quarterback, the same quarterback that started for the Miami Hurricanes during the 2003 National Championship game. However, he lost his final two starts with the Bears and injured his ankle, ending his season. In 2005, he was cut by the Bears after a poor preseason performance and he signed with the Bengals. He was the third string quarterback on the team behind Carson Palmer and Jon Kitna. He retired after the season.

Prior to Ohio State, Krenzel attended Henry Ford II High School (Sterling Heights, Mich.), [2] While there, Krenzel completed 60 percent of his passes and threw for 1,760 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior, earning USA Today honorable mention All-America accolades that year. He also shares the distinction of being a two-time Fiesta Bowl MVP with fellow Ohio State Buckeye A.J. Hawk.

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Preceded by
Steve Bellisari
Ohio State Buckeyes
Starting Quarterbacks
2002-2003
Succeeded by
Justin Zwick
Preceded by
Brandon Roberts
Draddy Trophy winners
2003
Succeeded by
Michael Munoz
Preceded by
Jonathan Wells
Ohio State Buckeyes
Football Season MVP

2002 (with Chris Gamble)
Succeeded by
Michael Jenkins
Preceded by
Rex Grossman
Chicago Bears Starting Quarterbacks
2004
Succeeded by
Kyle Orton

 
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