Adam Michael Kraus is an American football

American football

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 guard

Guard (American football)

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 who is currently a free agent

Free agent

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Collegiate career

At Michigan

Michigan Wolverines football

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, Kraus was a four-year letterman who appeared in 39 career games, making 35 starts

Starting lineup

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 along the offensive line. Adam started 26 straight games to finish his career, 21 at left guard and the final five contests at center

Center (American football)

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. He is a two-time All-Big Ten

Big Ten Conference

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 first team selection in 2006 and 2007.

Professional career

Adam was signed by the Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens

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as a rookie free agent on May 9, 2008 and released on August 30, 2008.