Will Svitek

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TRANSACTIONS
Originally selected as a sixth-round (187th overall) draft choice by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2005.

Released by the Chiefs on August 30, 2008.

Signed by the Falcons as a free agent on February 12, 2009.

CAREER
A versatile lineman who has competed in 16 games with four starts at both left and right tackle.

Spent the 2006 offseason in NFL Europa with the Frankfurt Galaxy and was part of a team that won World Bowl XIV.

2008
Was release by Kansas City following training camp on August 30, 2008.

2007 (CHIEFS)
Played in 13 games on offense and special teams, making four starts.

Blocked for Kansas City quarterback Damon Huard to throw for 2,257 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Started his first career NFL contest for an injured OT Damion McIntosh at Denver (12/9).

2006 (CHIEFS)
Appeared in two games on special teams and one contest on offense.

Part of an offensive line that paved the way for RB Larry Johnson to rush for 1,789 yards and 17 touchdowns.

2005 (CHIEFS)
Saw action in one game on special teams in his rookie campaign.

 COLLEGE
Played in 38 games (18 starts) at Stanford and recorded 60 tackles (35 solo), 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, one forced fumble and one interception.

Began his collegiate career playing tight end and defensive end before competing on defense in his junior season.  Competed in nine games as a senior and recorded a career-high 30 tackles.

PERSONAL
Attended Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, California and was a three-sport athlete.

Registered 87 tackles, 9.0 sacks and five forced fumbles as a defensive end and caught 48 passes for 624 yards and four touchdowns as a senior tight end.

Earned honorable mention All-America honors from USA Today as a senior.

Named the California Division II Athlete of the Year by Cal-Hi Student Sports.

Named all-county and All-CIF as a defensive end and second-team all-state honors at tight end.

Named to the California-Florida All-Star Game.

Was a two-time National Decathlon Champion.

Earned first-team all-league and All-Ventura County in basketball as a senior.