John Rienstra
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John Rienstra is a former guard
who played seven professional seasons for the National Football League
's Pittsburgh Steelers
and the Cleveland Browns
. Rienstra attended Temple University
.
In 1986, the Steelers had their highest draft pick since the early 70's (9th overall). They used it on a guard from Temple named John Rienstra.
Guard (American football)
In American and Canadian football, a guard is a player that lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team....
who played seven professional seasons for the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
's Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
and the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. Rienstra attended Temple University
Temple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
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In 1986, the Steelers had their highest draft pick since the early 70's (9th overall). They used it on a guard from Temple named John Rienstra.