Jorge Diaz (American football)

Games played:	61
Games started:	45
Fumble recoveries:	2

Jorge Diaz
No. 64
Position:	New York, New York, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	308 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:	Katy (TX)
College:	Kilgore College (1992-93); Texas A&M-Kingsville;
Undrafted:	1996
Career history
	Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1996–1999); Dallas Cowboys (2000); Tampa Bay Storm (2004); Austin Wranglers (2004);
Career highlights and awards
	All-LSC (1995);
Career NFL statistics
Games played:
Games played:	61
Games started:	45
Fumble recoveries:	2
	Player stats at NFL.com · PFR · ArenaFan.com

Jorge Diaz (born November 15, 1973, in

Texas A&M-Kingsville

.

Early years

Diaz was born in New York and raised in

offensive tackle

as a senior.

After graduation he moved on to

offensive line that included Jermane Mayberry and Kevin Dogins. He earned All-conference honors as a senior.^[1]

In 2017, he was inducted into the Kilgore College Athletic Hall of Fame.[2]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Diaz was signed as an

right guard, while allowing only 1.5 sacks.^[4]

In

left guard

, before missing the rest of the season with a broken left foot.

In

left guard, before being passed on the depth chart by his former college teammate, Kevin Dogins. He returned to the starting lineup for the season finale against the Chicago Bears and the playoffs. He was waived on March 17, 2000.^[5]

Dallas Cowboys

On March 31, 2000, he signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys, appearing in 9 games as a reserve player. He was released on March 1, 2001.^[6]

Tampa Bay Storm (AFL)

On October 30, 2003, he was signed by the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League. February 2, 2004, he was placed on the injured reserve list. On March 19, he was placed on the injured reserve list. He was waived on April 14.^[7]

Austin Wranglers (AFL)

On April 27, 2004, he was signed by the Austin Wranglers of the Arena Football League.^[8]

Personal life

After retiring from football, Diaz became a franchise owner of

Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League

.

References

^ "KC Athletics Hall of Fame inducts new members". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Kilgore College announces 2017 HOF inductees". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Tampa Bay Adds 13 Free Agents". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Young Offensive Line Key To Good Fortune". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Tampa Bay Storm Historical Team Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Austin Wranglers Historical Team Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Announces New Operating Partner Jorge Diaz". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[1] "KC Athletics Hall of Fame inducts new members". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[2] "Kilgore College announces 2017 HOF inductees". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[3] "Tampa Bay Adds 13 Free Agents". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[4] "Young Offensive Line Key To Good Fortune". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[5] "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[6] "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[7] "Tampa Bay Storm Historical Team Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[8] "Austin Wranglers Historical Team Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[9] "Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Announces New Operating Partner Jorge Diaz". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

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