Nick Hardwick

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.