Rich Seubert

Richard Thomas Seubert (; born March 30, 1979) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire career as a guard with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Western Illinois Leathernecks.

Early life Born in Stratford, Wisconsin, Seubert attended Columbus Catholic High School in Marshfield, Wisconsin, and was a standout in football, basketball, and baseball. He helped lead his football and basketball teams to two state championships each.

College career Seubert attended Western Illinois University and played tight end as a freshman. In his sophomore year he moved to tackle and was a first team All-Gateway honoree as a senior.

Professional career Seubert joined the New York Giants as an undrafted Free Agent in 2001. The NFL later issued an official apology to the Giants in the offseason. The play ended up on NFL Top 10's Top Ten Meltdowns at #10 and #7 on Top Ten Controversial Calls.

During a game against Philadelphia in October 2003, Seubert was blocking when his opponent N. D. Kalu stepped on the back of his right leg, breaking Seubert's tibia, fibula, and ankle. After 5 surgeries, he returned to play in 2005, mainly on special teams, or filling in for injured players, as Chris Snee had taken over as the starter. He regained a starting job in the 2007 season.

The Giants began to use Seubert as a tight end in 2006, but due to his jersey number (69), he must be announced over the public address system by the referees as an eligible receiver when he plays in that position. He was announced in this way roughly 20 times per game.

On March 24, 2008, he signed a 3-year extension through 2012.

Seubert started 16 games for the Giants in 2010, playing both guard and center. Seubert received praise for his solid performance from GM Jerry Reese, who remarked he was the MVP of the team.

On July 28, 2011, the Giants announced they released Seubert.

Personal life Seubert is married and has three children; Hailey (youngest), Isaac (middle), and Hunter (oldest). A resident of Warren Township, New Jersey, Seubert was named in 2016 as the head coach for the Watchung Hills Regional High School football team, where he coached both of his sons, Hunter and Isaac. Seubert has been a deer hunter since childhood.