Marko Cavka
American football player (born 1981)
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Marko Cavka (born April 8, 1981) is a former professional American football offensive tackle.[1] He was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Sacramento State.
Cypress, California, U.S.
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| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 4, 1981 Cypress, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 294 lb (133 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Cypress |
| College | Sacramento State |
| NFL draft | 2004: 6th round, 178th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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Early life
Cavka attended Cypress High School in Cypress, California and was a student and a letterman in football and volleyball. In football, he was a three-year letterman, and as a senior, he was named the Empire League Lineman of the Year, was selected as All-California Interscholastic Federation defensive lineman, and was an All-Orange County selection. Marko Cavka graduated from Cypress High School in 1999.
College career
Cavka attended California State University, Sacramento and was a student and a football letterman. In football, he started 42 consecutive games as an offensive lineman.
In 2010, Cavka was elected to the 2000–2010 CSU Sacramento Hornets Football All-Decade Team.
Professional career
Cavka was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2004 NFL draft.[2]
Cavka played with the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe in 2006 and 2007.
The Jets announced that they signed Marko Cavka to a contract on July 24, 2007, but was released on September 2 after sustaining an injury in the 5th preseason game. [permanent dead link]
