Orlando Pace: Career Overview

Date of Birth: November 4, 1975

Position: Tackle (T)

Career Timeline

• St. Louis Rams (1997-2008)
  • Selected as the first overall pick in the 1997 NFL Draft.
  • Key member of the "Greatest Show on Turf," contributing to the Rams' explosive offense.
  • Helped the Rams win Super Bowl XXXIV (2000 season) against the Tennessee Titans.
  • Named to the Pro Bowl 7 times (1999-2005, 2007).
  • Selected as a First-Team All-Pro 3 times (1999, 2001, 2003).
• Chicago Bears (2009)
  • Signed with the Bears as a free agent, adding veteran leadership to the offensive line.
  • Played in 10 games during his final season.
• Retirement
  • Announced retirement from professional football in 2010.
  • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the game.

Highlights and Accomplishments

• Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2013.
• Two-time NFL Offensive Lineman of the Year (1999, 2001).
• Recognized as a member of the NFL's 2000s All-Decade Team.
• Known for his exceptional blocking skills and athleticism, paving the way for numerous rushing yards and protecting the quarterback.

Orlando Pace is widely regarded as one of the best offensive tackles in NFL history, with a career characterized by consistency, excellence, and significant contributions to his team's success.