Bill Contz

Julius William Contz (born May 12, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints. He was selected by the Browns in the fifth round of the 1983 NFL draft after playing college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Early life Julius William Contz was born on May 12, 1961, in Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. He played football and basketball at Belle Vernon Area High School in Belle Vernon.

Professional career Contz was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round, with the 122nd overall pick, of the 1983 NFL draft. He only appeared in three games for the team during the 1987 season. He was released by the Colts on August 30, 1989.

Personal life After his NFL career, Contz worked for Federated Investors and then worked in medical device sales. His book "When the Lions Roared: Joe Paterno and One of College Football's Greatest Teams" (Triumph Books) was released in September 2017.