Phil Ostrowski
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| Position: | Guard | ||||
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| Born: | September 23, 1975 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 291 lb (132 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Meyers (Wilkes-Barre) | ||||
| College: | Penn State (1993–1997) | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1998: 5th round, 151st pick | ||||
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Phillip Lucas Ostrowski (born September 23, 1975) is an American former professional football offensive guard who played two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the 49ers in the fifth round of the 1998 NFL draft after playing college football at Pennsylvania State University. He was also a member of the Denver Broncos.
Early life and college
Phillip Lucas Ostrowski was born on September 23, 1975, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.[1] He attended Elmer L. Meyers Junior/Senior High School in Wilkes-Barre.[1] He was a team captain in football, a three-year starter in basketball, and a thrower in track and field.[2]
Ostrowski was a member of the Penn State Nittany Lions of Pennsylvania State University from 1993 to 1997.[1] He was redshirted in 1993 and was a letterman from 1996 to 1997.[1] He was named first-team All-Big Ten by both the Coaches and Media his senior year in 1997.[3]
Professional career
Ostrowski was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round, with the 151st overall pick, of the 1998 NFL draft.[4] He officially signed with the team on July 18.[5] He spent the 1998 season on the 49ers' active roster but did not appear in any games.[6][5] Ostrowski played in 15 games in 1999 and 13 games in 2000.[7] He was released by the 49ers on February 19, 2001.[5]
Ostrowski signed with the Denver Broncos on April 6, 2001.[8] Ostrowski was released by the Broncos on August 28, 2001.[9][5]
References
- ^ a b c d "Phil Ostrowski". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 3, 2025.
- ^ Palm, Michael (November 12, 1996). "Ostrowski solidifies offensive line through great athleticism". Daily Collegian. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "College Football". Gettysburg Times. December 2, 1997. p. B2.
- ^ "1998 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Phil Ostrowski Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "49ers: Bono a concern for S.F. defense". Oakland Tribune. December 26, 1998. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Phil Ostrowski". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
- ^ "Broncos , Staying Busy". kffl.com. April 6, 2001. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
- ^ "Broncos , Cuts Coming". data-squared.com. August 27, 2001. Archived from the original on December 8, 2014. Retrieved August 21, 2014.
