DAN KOPPEN, 2X's SUPER BOWL CHAMP (NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS)

Daniel Koppen (born September 12, 1979) is a former American football center. He played college football for Boston College, and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. New England Patriots (2003–2011)Koppen entered the 2003 NFL Draft following college and was selected by the New England Patriots in the fifth round with the 164th overall choice. Koppen entered the 2003 season as the backup to Pro Bowl center Damien Woody; however, Woody missed Week 2 with an injury, giving an opportunity for Koppen to start his first NFL game. Woody returned the next week, but a season-ending injury to starting guard Mike Compton allowed Woody to slide to the guard position and Koppen to start the remainder of the season at center, including the Patriots' Super Bowl XXXVIII win over the Carolina Panthers. Following the season, Woody signed with the Detroit Lions, leaving Koppen as the Patriots' starting center. Koppen started all 16 games for the Patriots in 2004, earning his second Super Bowl ring in as many seasons with the Patriots' victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XXXIX. Koppen was released during final cuts prior to the 2012 season on August 31, 2012.[4]Denver Broncos (2012–2013)On September 10, 2012, Koppen agreed to a 1-year deal with the Denver Broncos.[5] On July 28, 2013, Koppen suffered a torn ACL during training camp and missed the entire 2013 season. Pro Bowl (2007)Second-team All-Pro (2007)2× Super Bowl champion (XXXVIII, XXXIX)Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award (2010)3× Second-team All-Big East (2000–2002)