Eben Britton

Initially thought of as a potential first-rounder, Britton fell to the second round, where he was selected 39th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Reportedly angry about not being drafted in the first round, Britton said: "I'm gonna work my ass off for the Jacksonville Jaguars and people are gonna regret it. I've got my own agenda, and that's first and foremost to take the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Super Bowl. Secondly, I'm gonna be the greatest offensive tackle to ever play this game."

After winning out the competition, Britton and Monroe became the first pair of rookie offensive tackles to start together on opening day since the 1982 NFL season.

Britton started 15 games on the year, missing only the fourth week due to a knee injury.

Eben Britton (born October 14, 1987) is a former American football offensive tackle who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

As a senior in 2004 he was named Foothill League co-Lineman of the Year and was an All-State second-team selection.

Other recognition included Los Angeles Times All-Region San Fernando Valley, Super Prep All-American, and PrepStar All-West honors.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Britton was listed as the No. 16 offensive tackle prospect in the nation.

In addition to playing football, Britton also lettered in basketball and track, setting school records in shot put and discus.

Britton played college football at the University of Arizona, redshirting his first year in 2005.

During his first year of athletic competition in 2006, Britton recorded 83 knockdowns and 11 touchdown-resulting blocks while playing at the right tackle position.

His blocking consistency grade of 84.5 percent was the second-highest in the Pac-10 and he earned first-team Freshman All-American honors.

In 2007, Britton established himself as one of top pass protectors in college football, earning All-American and All-Pac-10 Conference recognition.

He led the nation's right tackles in blocking consistency grading and his 15 touchdown-resulting blocks were tied for most by an active NCAA Division I-A player.

Playing the 2008 season at left tackle, Britton registered 111 knockdowns and 17 touchdown-resulting blocks, leading the conference as well as setting school records in both categories.

He was recognized with All-American honorable mention and first-team All-Pac-10 accolades for his efforts.

Selected 39th overall in the 2009 NFL Draft, he spent four years with the Jacksonville Jaguars followed by two with the Chicago Bears, last playing football in 2014.

Britton started 23 games at right tackle, 7 at left guard, and 4 as a sixth eligible lineman, for a total of 34 career starts in 60 games played.

He played college football at Arizona.

Britton attended John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California.

Following the season Britton decided to forego his final year of athletic eligibility and enter the 2009 NFL draft.

In a draft loaded with talented offensive linemen, Britton was considered to be one of the better players available, drawing comparisons to Joe Thomas.

He was deemed "not athletic enough to be a consistent pass blocker against the faster pass rushers" at left tackle however, and therefore was projected to "have a long, solid career on the right side".

In an effort to rebuild their offensive line, the Jaguars selected Eugene Monroe and Britton with their first two picks in the 2009 NFL draft.

After signing a four-year, $4.6 million deal with the Jaguars on August 1, 2009, Britton entered into a preseason battle with Tony Pashos for the starting right tackle position.

Britton remained a starter on the Jaguars offense through the first seven games of the 2010 season.

During week 7 against Kansas City his right shoulder popped out multiple times however, eventually requiring three team doctors to pop it back in.

The injury was subsequently determined to be a torn labrum, requiring surgery and an end to his season.

Britton missed the entire 2011 preseason and the first game of the regular season after undergoing surgery during training camp to repair a herniated disc.

He then played in weeks 2 through 5, splitting time at the left guard and right tackle positions.

Prior to the sixth game his back problems worsened however, to the point that he was barely able to walk.

The problem was eventually determined to be an infection stemming from the back surgery he underwent earlier in the year.

Britton missed the rest of the season recovering.

Starting the 2012 season at left guard, Britton suffered an ankle injury during the season opener and missed the next two games.

He lost his starting job after the sixth game of the season and finished the year with 5 starts in 11 games played.

Britton signed a one-year contract with the Chicago Bears in April 2013.

He appeared in 13 games and started four, spending the majority of his playing time as a sixth eligible lineman.

Britton signed another one-year contract with Chicago in April 2014.

After missing most of training camp and the preseason with a hamstring injury he was released as part of final roster cuts, only to be re-signed one week later after two of the Bears starting offensive lineman were injured in the season opener.

Britton appeared in 10 games for the season but did not start any.