Jeff Zgonina

Jeffrey Marc "Jeff" Zgonina (born May 24, 1970) is an American football defensive tackle for the Houston Texans in the National Football League. He played college football at Purdue University and was a seventh round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1993 NFL Draft.

High school years
Zgonina attended Carmel High School in Mundelein, Illinois and was a letterman in football, basketball, hockey, and track & field. In football, he won All-East Suburban Catholic Conference honors, All-Area honors, All-County honors, and All-State honors.

College career
Zgonina attended Purdue University from 1989–1992, starting his entire career. He twice led the Boilermakers in sacks and tackles for loss, he led the team in total tackles one season. He had a fumble return of 67 yards, a record for Purdue defensive linemen. He currently holds Purdue records for 'tackles for loss' for a single game (7.0), a season (28.0) and a career (72.0). He is currently #6 in total tackles (382) and solo tackles (266); and #3 in sacks (29.0). His senior season was outstanding as he had 28 tackles for loss and 13 sacks; was selected as a 1st Team All-Big Ten and the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year. Following his senior year, he participated in the 1993 East-West Shrine Game, Hula Bowl and Japan Bowl.

NFL
Jeff is currently a member of the Houston Texans. He has played 16 seasons in the NFL and has spent more time with the St. Louis Rams than with any other team, including a Super Bowl title in the year 2000. His best season, however, came with the Miami Dolphins, when he recorded 63 tackles and 5 sacks. He has 1 career interception.