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John Albert Engelberger (born October 18, 1976) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft. Engelberger also played for the Denver Broncos.

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Early life

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Engelberger was born to an American military family.[1] Engelberger lettered in football for two years at Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, Va., where he played tight end and linebacker. He caught 19 passes for 422 yards with four touchdowns while adding 263 tackles and three sacks as a linebacker as a senior.

College career

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Engelberger was a Second-team All-American and a First-team All-Big East Conference choice following a senior season at Virginia Tech that saw him record 53 tackles (32 solo) and seven sacks. During his four years at Virginia Tech, the Hokies played in four bowl games, including an appearance in the National Championship Game. At the conclusion of his senior season, he was awarded the Paul Torgersen Award as the Hokie player who shows a commitment to hard work and great effort every time he takes the field. As a junior, he recorded 66 tackles and 7.5 sacks to garner a Second-team All-Big East selection. He was named the team's outstanding defensive lineman after his junior campaign. He finished his sophomore season with 70 tackles (43 solo) and six sacks en route to a Second-team All-Big East selection. As a freshman, he contributed 64 tackles (33 solo) and six sacks. Engelberger started his collegiate career as a walk-on at Virginia Tech. His contributions in Blacksburg earned him a spot in the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame.

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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A 6-4¼, 260-pound defensive end, Engelberger ran a 4.65 40-yard dash, had a 34" vertical leap and had a three-cone drill time of 6.95 seconds.

San Francisco 49ers

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Selected by San Francisco in the second round (35th overall) of the 2000 NFL draft, Engelberger played all 16 regular-season games (13 starts) as a rookie.[2] He recorded 28 tackles (20 solo), three sacks and a forced fumble. In 2001 Engelberger played 15 regular-season games (14 starts) and set his career high with four forced fumbles. He also added 36 tackles (32 solo) and four sacks to a defense that placed among the NFL's top 10 against the run. The next season, 2002, Engelberger played 15 regular-season games (0 starts) and both postseason contests for San Francisco, compiling 12 tackles (11 solo) and one special-teams stop. In 2003, he started all 16 regular-season games for San Francisco at defensive end, recording 35 tackles (25 solo) while setting a then career high with 4.5 sacks. In 2004 Engelberger played 16 regular-season games (15 starts) at left defensive end for San Francisco, recording career highs in tackles (64) and sacks while matching his personal best with four forced fumbles.

Denver Broncos

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Engelberger was acquired by the Broncos in a trade with San Francisco in exchange for cornerback Willie Middlebrooks on July 15, 2005. In his first season with the Broncos, Engelberger played 14 regular-season games (0 starts) and contributed 24 tackles (17 solo) as a part of the NFL's second-best run defense (85.2 ypg). In 2006, he had 55 tackles, including a career-high 37 solo stops, one sack, four passes defended, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. In 2007 Engelberger led the Broncos’ defensive line with 59 tackles (40 solo), starting 15 of 16 games played and one sack, two pass breakups and one forced fumble. He earned the team's nomination for the Ed Block Courage Award by starting its final 12 games despite suffering a fifth-degree separation of the AC joint in his right shoulder in Week 4. Engelberger started the first six games of the season for the Broncos in 2008. He finished second on the team among defensive linemen with 51 tackles.

On February 16, 2009, the Broncos released Engelberger.

NFL statistics

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Year Team Games Combined tackles Tackles Assisted tackles Sacks Forced fumbles Fumble recoveries Fumble return yards Interceptions Interception return yards Yards per interception return Longest interception return Interceptions returned for touchdown Passes defended
2000 SF 16 30 21 9 3.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
2001 SF 15 30 29 1 4.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
2002 SF 15 11 10 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2003 SF 16 29 26 3 4.5 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2004 SF 16 44 24 20 6.0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
2005 DEN 14 16 13 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2006 DEN 16 31 24 7 1.0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
2007 DEN 16 41 30 11 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2008 DEN 15 31 24 7 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 139 263 201 62 20.5 14 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 18

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John Engelberger is an American former professional football player known for his career as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). Born on October 18, 1976, in Heidelberg, Germany, Engelberger played college football at Virginia Tech, where he established himself as a standout defensive lineman. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round (35th overall) of the 2000 NFL Draft. Engelberger spent his first five seasons with the 49ers, contributing to the team's defensive line before being traded to the Denver Broncos in 2005, where he played through the 2008 season over the course of a nine-year NFL career. He was recognized as a reliable presence on defensive fronts for both franchises, participating in numerous games and providing depth along the line.

Early life

Birth and background

John Engelberger was born on October 18, 1976, in Heidelberg, Germany. He later attended Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, Virginia.

College football at Virginia Tech

John Engelberger played college football as a defensive end for the Virginia Tech Hokies, transitioning from a walk-on to a four-year starter and earning induction into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. He joined the team as a walk-on tight end in 1995 and redshirted that year before moving to defense in the spring, where he was awarded a scholarship. In 1996, Engelberger played in every game with seven starts, recording 64 tackles to lead the Hokies' defensive linemen and 6 sacks that tied for fifth in the Big East Conference. He followed with a career-high 70 tackles in 1997, along with 6 sacks and 15 tackles behind the line. In 1998, he earned second-team All-Big East honors for the second straight season while contributing 7.5 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss. As a senior in 1999, Engelberger paired with Corey Moore to form one of the nation's top defensive end duos, helping Virginia Tech post an unbeaten regular season and advance to the BCS National Championship Game. He finished the year with 53 tackles, 7 sacks, 6 tackles for loss, and 16 quarterback hurries, earning second-team All-America recognition from the Associated Press. Over his career, he totaled 26.5 sacks, 25 tackles for loss, and 51.5 total tackles behind the line, figures that still rank among the top five in school history. His collegiate performance culminated in selection by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft.

Professional football career

San Francisco 49ers (2000–2004)

John Engelberger was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round with the 35th overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft. He joined the team as a defensive end and spent five seasons with the 49ers from 2000 to 2004, appearing in 78 games with 58 starts while recording 17.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, and 15 passes defensed. In his rookie season of 2000, Engelberger played in all 16 games and started 13 at right defensive end, registering 39 combined tackles (29 solo), 3.0 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, 4 passes defensed, and 1 forced fumble. He built on that performance in 2001 by starting 14 of 15 games at right defensive end, compiling 31 combined tackles (30 solo), 4.0 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, 5 passes defensed, and 4 forced fumbles. Engelberger's role shifted in 2002, when he appeared in 15 games but started none, primarily contributing as a reserve defensive end with 11 combined tackles (10 solo) and 1 tackle for loss. He returned to a starting role in 2003, beginning all 16 games at left defensive end and recording 29 combined tackles (26 solo), 4.5 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 pass defensed. His most productive year with the 49ers came in 2004, when he started 15 of 16 games at left defensive end and posted career highs with 45 combined tackles (25 solo), 6.0 sacks, 6 tackles for loss, 4 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, and 5 passes defensed. Following the 2004 season, Engelberger was traded to the Denver Broncos.

Denver Broncos (2005–2008)

Engelberger joined the Denver Broncos in 2005 and played as a defensive end through the 2008 season, serving as a veteran presence on the defensive line. He appeared in 14 games during the 2005 season, followed by all 16 games in both 2006 and 2007, and 15 games in 2008, totaling 61 regular-season appearances over his four years with the team. In 2007, Engelberger led the Broncos' defensive linemen in tackles, highlighting his role as a reliable rotational and situational contributor along the line. The Broncos re-signed him in March 2008 in recognition of his prior performance and experience. Engelberger last played during the 2008 season, after which his NFL career concluded.

Retirement and later career

Post-NFL activities

After the 2008 season with the Denver Broncos, John Engelberger was released by the team on February 16, 2009, concluding his nine-year NFL career. In 2013, Engelberger was inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his collegiate career, during which he progressed from a walk-on to a four-year starter and second-round NFL draft selection. The announcement of his induction noted that he resided in Leesburg, Virginia at that time.

Media and television appearances

On-screen credits

John Engelberger's on-screen credits consist exclusively of appearances as himself in National Football League television broadcasts and related specials, stemming directly from his active playing career. He appeared in numerous game coverage programs, credited as "Self" alongside his team and position (typically "San Francisco 49ers Defensive End" or "Denver Broncos Defensive End"). These include 21 episodes of NFL on FOX from 2000 to 2008, 16 episodes of The NFL on CBS during the same period, 3 episodes of ESPN's Sunday Night Football between 2003 and 2005, and 1 episode of NFL Monday Night Football in 2003. He also featured in the 2000 NFL Draft television special, credited as "Self – 35th Overall Pick." No other on-screen credits, such as acting roles, documentaries, or non-NFL media appearances, are documented.

Personal life

Family and other details

John Engelberger was born in Heidelberg, Germany, on October 18, 1976. No further details about his family, marriage, children, residence, or other personal aspects are publicly documented in reliable sources.
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