John Malecki
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Career Summary
John Malecki was a Pitt lineman who changed from defensive tackle to right guard before reaching the NFL with the Steelers.
John Malecki played at Pitt, where he began on the defensive line and became a starting right guard. After entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent, he reached Pittsburgh's active roster in 2012.
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Early Life
Malecki was raised in Murrysville, Pennsylvania.
Pitt listed Malecki's hometown as Murrysville, Pennsylvania, and identified him as John Michael Malecki.
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High School
Malecki was a two-way standout for Franklin Regional High School's state championship team.
At Franklin Regional, Malecki started on both lines for three seasons and helped the program win its first WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA championships in 2005. Pitt's biography credits him with eight tackles and three sacks in the state-title game and notes his first-team Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAA All-State recognition.
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College Career
At Pitt, Malecki developed from defensive tackle into a three-year offensive-line starter.
Malecki lettered at defensive tackle as a true freshman and played nose tackle in 2007. He moved to the offensive line in the spring of 2008, started all 13 games at right guard that season, and returned as a starting right guard and leader of the front in 2009.
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Path to the NFL
Malecki signed with Tennessee as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2010.
The Steelers reported that Malecki originally signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted rookie free agent from the University of Pittsburgh on April 26, 2010.
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NFL Career
Malecki spent time with several NFL organizations and played one game for Pittsburgh in 2012.
Malecki spent time with the Browns, Buccaneers, Washington, and the Steelers' practice squad before Pittsburgh promoted him to its active roster in October 2012. NFL.com records one game played for the Steelers that season.
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Career Accomplishments
Malecki received Pitt's Most Improved Offensive Player award and Big East All-Academic recognition.
After starting every game at right guard in 2008, Malecki was selected as Pitt's Most Improved Offensive Player. Pitt also lists him as a Big East All-Academic Football Team honoree.
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Playing Style
Malecki's college career showed versatility and physical experience on both the offensive and defensive lines.
Malecki moved from defensive tackle to right guard at Pitt and became a returning starter on the offensive front. His earlier two-way high-school role and college transition document experience on both lines of scrimmage.
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23407, 00-0027332, 1988-05-26, John Malecki, John, Malecki
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