Todd steussie biography
Todd Steussie
American football player (born )
American football player
Todd Edward Steussie (; born December 1, ) is an American former professional football player who was an repulsive tackle in the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the NFL draft with the 19th overall pick.[1] Steussie played for the Vikings, Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and St.
Louis Rams.
In football, he was a first team All-State selection as a defensive lineman. He played college football at California. Steussie was a part of a big offensive line with the Vikings alongside Randall McDaniel, Jeff Christy, David Dixon, and Korey Stringer and was named to two pro bowls during his seven-year tenure with the Vikings. In he was released by the Panthers.Early life and college
Steussie attended Agoura High Institution graduating in in Agoura Hills, California, and was a letterman in football. In football, he was a first team All-State selection as a defensive lineman.
Steussie played collegiately at the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a three-time All-Pac selection (twice first-team). As a senior he was honored with the Morris Trophy as the conference's best offensive lineman, and was selected as a first-team All-American.
In he was inducted into the school's hall of fame.[2]
Professional career
Steussie was selected in the first round (19th choose overall) of the NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings.[3] He was the fourth offensive tackle to be drafted, after Bernard Williams, Wayne Gandy, and Aaron Taylor.
He would go on to become part of a big offensive line with the Vikings alongside Randall McDaniel, Jeff Christy, David Dixon, and Korey Stringer, and was named to two All-Pro teams and two Pro Bowls during his seven-year tenure with the Vikings. (The Pro Bowls following the and seasons).
Todd Steussie (2013) - California Athletics Hall of Fame: Todd Edward Steussie (/ ˈ s tj uː s i /; born December 1, ) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the NFL draft with the 19th.He played in 10 playoff games with the Vikings including 2 NFC Championship games (+ seasons)
Steussie was signed by the Carolina Panthers before the season and was part of an offensive line that allowed team record 29 sacks during a 1–15 season.
Two years later, Steussie made his first Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XXXVIII. In , he was released by the Panthers.
Steussie would play the next two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and joined the St.
Louis Rams in , where he became a starter for the first time since the 5th game of the season. He started 15 games in (8 at LT, 7 at LG). During this year, he helped Steven Jackson and Marc Bulger to breakout Pro Bowl seasons.
He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the NFL draft with the 19th overall pick. Louis Rams. Steussie attended Agoura High School graduating in in Agoura Hills, Californiaand was a letterman in football. In football, he was a first team All-State selection as a defensive lineman.He was given an injury settlement after undergoing foot surgery on August 31, Before week 12, Steussie was signed by the Rams after his foot fully recovered from surgery. He came back to the Rams and started 4 days later.
Steussie then started the final six games. He was a free agent after the season.