Nick Hardwick
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About
NFL player best known as the longtime center for the San Diego Chargers, who drafted him in 2004. He was a Pro Bowler in 2006 and was selected to the San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team.
Before fame
At Lawrence North High School, he was a state champion wrestler and, surprisingly, did not play football.
Trivia
He received the Ed Block Courage Award in 2008.
Family life
He married Jayme-Lee Biamonte, who played women's soccer at Purdue.
Associated with
He was teammates with quarterback Drew Brees at both Purdue and San Diego.