Marko Cavka

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.

Marko Cavka

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Position:	Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1981-04-04) April 4, 1981 (age 44) Cypress, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:	294 lb (133 kg)
Career information
High school:	Cypress (Cypress, California)
College:	Sacramento State
NFL draft:	2004: 6th round, 178th pick
Career history
New York Jets (2004–2005) Amsterdam Admirals (2006) New York Jets (2006)* Amsterdam Admirals (2007) New York Jets (2007)* Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2007–2008)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

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]}