Nick Mangold's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Nick Mangold.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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.

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.

2009: Pro Bowl Selection

In 2009, Mangold was a Pro Bowl selection.

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.