Early Life and Education of Nick Mangold: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Nick Mangold, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Nick Mangold is a former American football center who had an 11-year NFL career with the New York Jets. He played college football at Ohio State before being drafted by the Jets in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Mangold was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection and was highly regarded as one of the best centers in the league during his time.
January 13, 1984: Nick Mangold's Birth
On January 13, 1984, Nicholas Allan Mangold was born. He later became a professional football center, playing for the New York Jets for 11 seasons.
2001: Compared to LeCharles Bentley
In 2001, Ohio State's offensive line coach Jim Bollman rated Mangold on par with former Buckeye All-American and 2001 Rimington Trophy winner LeCharles Bentley.
2002: U.S. Army All-American Bowl
In 2002, Mangold played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, despite being unregarded by recruiting services.
2003: Started as Center for Ohio State
In 2003, Mangold started as center for the final 11 games of the season for Ohio State after Alex Stepanovich suffered a knee injury. When Stepanovich returned, Mangold continued to play center.
2004: All-Big Ten Conference Honorable Mention
In 2004, Mangold earned All-Big Ten Conference Honorable Mention honors. The coaching staff also named Mangold Offensive Lineman of the Week seven times and Offensive Player of the Week vs. Northwestern.
2005: Second-Team All-Big Ten
In 2005, Mangold was chosen second-team All-Big Ten.
2006: Alter High School Football Team Runner-Up
In 2006, Holley Mangold's team (Alter High School football team) was state runner-up.
2006: Chronic Kidney Disease Since 2006
In 2006, Nick Mangold has had chronic kidney disease since then. He appealed publicly on social media for a kidney donation on October 14, 2025.
2006: Selected in the First Round of the NFL Draft
In 2006, Nick Mangold was selected by the New York Jets in the first round of the NFL draft. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes before being drafted.
April 2007: Marriage to Jennifer Richmond
In April 2007, Nick Mangold married Jennifer Richmond, his high school sweetheart.
2008: Alter High School Won State Championship
In 2008, Holley Mangold's team (Alter High School football team) won the state championship.
April 30, 2009: Appearance on Howard 100
On April 30, 2009, Nick Mangold appeared on the Wrap Up Show on Howard 100 after the broadcast of the Howard Stern Show.
2009: Alter High School Won State Championship
In 2009, Holley Mangold's team (Alter High School football team) won the state championship.
2011: Holley Mangold on MTV's True Life
In 2011, Holley Mangold was featured on an episode of MTV's True Life ("I'm the Big Girl").
2012: Holley Mangold at the Olympics
In 2012, Holley Mangold participated in the Summer Olympics as a member of the U.S. weightlifting team, finishing in 10th place.
2012: Campaigned with Mitt Romney
In 2012, Nick Mangold campaigned with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
May 2019: Graduated from Ohio State
In May 2019, Nick Mangold graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in operations management.
January 22, 2021: Appeared on Let's Make a Deal
On January 22, 2021, Nick Mangold appeared virtually on the television game show Let's Make a Deal to help an in-studio contestant win a truck.
October 14, 2025: Appealed for Kidney Donation
On October 14, 2025, Mangold appealed publicly on social media for a kidney donation.
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