Ilia Jarostchuk

Ilia Jarostchuk (born August 1, 1964) is an American former professional football linebacker who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco 49ers, Miami Dolphins, Phoenix Cardinals, and New England Patriots. He played college football at New Hampshire.

Early life Jarostchuk was born on August 1, 1964, in Utica, New York. He has three younger siblings: brothers Alex and Basil, and sister Anya.

Jarostchuk played high school football at Whitesboro Central High School, although he did not join the team until his senior year, only playing soccer before that.

College career Jarostchuk attended the University of New Hampshire, where he double majored in business administration and civil engineering.

St. Louis Cardinals The St. Louis Cardinals selected Jarostchuk in the fifth round of the 1987 NFL draft, with the 127th pick overall. He played 12 games with the Cardinals during the 1987 season, mainly appearing on special teams.

San Francisco 49ers (first stint) Jarostchuk signed for one game with the San Francisco 49ers in 1988. The 49ers released him on September 16, 1988.

Miami Dolphins In 1988, Jarostchuk joined the Miami Dolphins, playing six games with the team that season.

Phoenix Cardinals As a free agent, Jarostchuk re-signed with the Cardinals, who had since relocated to Phoenix, Arizona. He played in all 16 games of the Cardinals' 1989 season, with one start at middle linebacker.

New England Patriots On March 24, 1990, Jarostchuk signed with the New England Patriots. He started in the team's final game of the year, a December 30 matchup against the New York Giants, which the Patriots lost 13–10. The Giants later went on to win the Super Bowl.

Jarostchuk signed again with the Patriots as a free agent on September 27, 1991, He did not appear in any games in the 1991 season.

San Francisco 49ers (second stint) Just days after being released by the Patriots, Jarostchuk was signed again by the 49ers, on August 25, 1992. He was released on September 1, 1992.