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.
1945: Gordon Appleby Drafted
In 1945, Gordon Appleby was drafted 26th overall. Nick Mangold was the highest pick among Ohio State Buckeye centers since then.
1975: Rams drafted Dennis Harrah and Doug France
In 1975, the Los Angeles Rams drafted Dennis Harrah and Doug France. 2006 Marked the first instance of a team drafting two offensive linemen in the first round after this event.
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: Greg Eslinger Wins Awards
In 2005, Greg Eslinger won the Outland Trophy and Rimington Trophy; Nick Mangold was seen as a better NFL prospect
2005: Second-Team All-Big Ten
In 2005, Mangold was chosen second-team All-Big Ten.
2006: Top Center in the NFL Draft
After a "tremendous performance" at the 2006 Senior Bowl, Mangold was widely regarded as the top center available in the 2006 NFL draft.
2006: Alter High School Football Team Runner-Up
In 2006, Holley Mangold's team (Alter High School football team) was state runner-up.
2006: Rookie Season with the Jets
In 2006, Mangold replaced Kevin Mawae at center and had a good rookie season with the New York Jets, starting all 16 games.
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.
2006: Drafted by the New York Jets
In 2006, the New York Jets selected Mangold in the first round (29th overall) of the NFL draft. They had also drafted D'Brickashaw Ferguson, rebuilding their offensive line.
April 2007: Marriage to Jennifer Richmond
In April 2007, Nick Mangold married Jennifer Richmond, his high school sweetheart.
2007: Started all 16 Games
From 2007 through 2010, Mangold started all 16 games in 4 of those seasons.
2008: Alter High School Won State Championship
In 2008, Holley Mangold's team (Alter High School football team) won the state championship.
2008: Pro Bowl Selection
In 2008, Mangold was a Pro Bowl selection and part of an offensive line that started the same players for 32 games.
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.
2009: Jets lost to Indianapolis Colts in AFC Championship
In 2009, The Jets lost to the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Championship game.
August 24, 2010: Signed a Seven-Year Contract
On August 24, 2010, Mangold signed a seven-year $55 million contract with $22.5 million guaranteed, becoming the highest-paid center in the NFL.
2010: Jets lost to Pittsburgh Steelers in AFC Championship
In 2010, The Jets lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship game.
2011: Ankle Injury
During Week 2 of the 2011 season, Mangold left the game with an ankle injury, missing the next two games. He returned in Week 5 and finished the season starting 14 games, earning a Pro Bowl selection for the fourth time.
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").
2011: Ranked on NFL Top 100 Players
In 2011, Mangold was ranked 47th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.
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: Started All 16 Games
In 2012, Mangold started all 16 games, but was not named to the Pro Bowl.
2012: Campaigned with Mitt Romney
In 2012, Nick Mangold campaigned with Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
2013: Named to Fifth Pro Bowl
In 2013, Mangold started all 16 games and was named to the fifth Pro Bowl of his career.
2014: Pro Bowl Selection
In 2014, Mangold started 15 games and was named a Pro Bowl selection.
2015: Pro Bowl Selection
In 2015, Mangold started 15 games and was named a Pro Bowl selection.
December 8, 2016: Placed on Injured Reserve
On December 8, 2016, Mangold was placed on injured reserve, ending his season after re-injuring his ankle in Week 13.
February 25, 2017: Released by the Jets
On February 25, 2017, Mangold was released by the Jets after 11 seasons.
2017: Spent Season Away From Football
In 2017, Nick Mangold spent the entire season away from football. He announced his retirement on April 17, 2018.
April 17, 2018: Retirement Announcement
On April 17, 2018, after spending the entire 2017 season away from football, Mangold announced his retirement.
April 24, 2018: Signed One-Day Contract to Retire as a Jet
On April 24, 2018, Mangold signed a one-day contract with New York to officially retire as a Jet.
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.
September 25, 2022: Inducted into Jets Ring of Honor
On September 25, 2022, Nick Mangold was inducted into the New York Jets "Ring of Honor" during a halftime ceremony at MetLife Stadium.
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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