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Games played:	61
Games started:	45
Fumble recoveries:	2

Jorge Diaz
No. 64
Position:	Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	November 15, 1973 (age 50); New York, New York
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	308 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:	Katy (TX)
College:	Texas A&M-Kingsville
Undrafted:	1996
Career history
	Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1996–1999); Dallas Cowboys (2000); Tampa Bay Storm (2004); Austin Wranglers (2004);
Career highlights and awards
	All-LSC (1995);
Career NFL statistics
Games played:
Games played:	61
Games started:	45
Fumble recoveries:	2
	Player stats at PFR · ArenaFan.com

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Jorge Diaz (born November 15, 1973 in New York, New York) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Texas A&M-Kingsville.

Early years

Born in New York, he grew up in Katy, Texas. He attended Katy High School, where he received All-district and All-conference honors at offensive tackle as a

After graduation he moved on to Kilgore Junior College, where he was a two-time junior college All-American. After his sophomore season he transferred to Division II Texas A&M-Kingsville, where his position coach was future NFL coach Juan Castillo. He became a starter as a junior and was part of an offensive line that included Jermane Mayberry and Kevin Dogins. He earned All-conference honors as a senior.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Diaz was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after the 1996 NFL Draft on April 22.^[1] He made the roster after passing Stephen Ingram on the depth chart. He started 6 games as a rookie at left guard, after Jim Pyne suffered a sprained ankle and allowed only 1.5 sacks.^[2]

In 1997, he became a regular starter at right guard. He was a part of a rushing attack that included running backs Mike Alstott and Warrick Dunn. He was waived on March 17, 2000.^[3]

Dallas Cowboys

Diaz also played one year for the Dallas Cowboys in the 2000 season. He was released on March 1, 2001.^[4]

Tampa Bay Storm (AFL)

On October 30, 2003, he was signed by the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League. February 2, 2004, he was placed on the injured reserve list. On March 19, he was placed on the injured reserve list. He was waived on April 14.^[5]

Austin Wranglers (AFL)

On April 27, 2004, he was signed by the Austin Wranglers of the Arena Football League.^[6]

Personal life

After football, he developed a career in the restaurant industry. He provided “game day” analysis on the Buccaneers for local FOX affiliate Channel 13.^[7] His Father Ken Diaz played for the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League.

References

^ "Tampa Bay Adds 13 Free Agents". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Young Offensive Line Key To Good Fortune". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Tampa Bay Storm Historical Team Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Austin Wranglers Historical Team Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Announces New Operating Partner Jorge Diaz". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[1] "Tampa Bay Adds 13 Free Agents". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[2] "Young Offensive Line Key To Good Fortune". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[3] "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[4] "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[5] "Tampa Bay Storm Historical Team Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[6] "Austin Wranglers Historical Team Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[7] "Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Announces New Operating Partner Jorge Diaz". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

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-'''Jorge Diaz''' (born November 15, 1973 in [[New York, New York]]) is a former [[American football]] [[offensive tackle]] in the [[National Football League]] who played for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] and the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Texas A&M-Kingsville]].
+'''Jorge Diaz''' (born November 15, 1973 in [[New York, New York]]) is a former [[American football]] [[offensive tackle]] in the [[National Football League]] for the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] and [[Dallas Cowboys]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Texas A&M-Kingsville]].
 ==Early years==
-Born in New York, he grew up in [[Katy, Texas]], playing football for [[Katy High School]]. Following two years at [[Kilgore Junior College]], he played his remaining [[college football]] at [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] [[Texas A&M-Kingsville]], where his position coach was [[Juan Castillo (American football)|Juan Castillo]] and he was named an [[All-American]].
+Born in New York, he grew up in [[Katy, Texas]]. He attended [[Katy High School]], where he received All-district and All-conference honors at [[offensive tackle]] as a
+After graduation he moved on to [[Kilgore Junior College]], where he was a two-time junior college [[All-American]]. After his sophomore season he transferred to [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] [[Texas A&M-Kingsville]], where his position coach was future [[NFL]] coach [[Juan Castillo (American football)|Juan Castillo]]. He became a starter as a junior and was part of an [[offensive line]] that included [[Jermane Mayberry]] and [[Kevin Dogins]]. He earned All-conference honors as a senior.
 ==Professional career==
 ===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
+Diaz was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] after the [[1996 NFL Draft]] on April 22.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1996-04-23/sports/9604230159_1_bay-buccaneers-virginia-tech-tampa-bay | title=Tampa Bay Adds 13 Free Agents | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref> He made the roster after passing [[Stephen Ingram]] on the depth chart. He started 6 games as a rookie at [[offensive guard|left guard]], after [[Jim Pyne]] suffered a sprained ankle and allowed only 1.5 sacks.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/1997-09-25/sports/9709240853_1_jorge-diaz-paul-gruber-pyne | title=Young Offensive Line Key To Good Fortune | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref>
-In [[1996 NFL season|1996]], he was signed by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] as an [[undrafted free agent]]. He started 6 games as a rookie at [[offensive guard|left guard]]. The next year, he became a regular starter at [[offensive guard|right guard]]. He was a part of a rushing attack that included [[running back]]s [[Mike Alstott]] and [[Warrick Dunn]]. He was waived on March 17, [[2000 NFL season|2000]].<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2000/03/18/sports/transactions-342033.html</ref>
+In [[1997 NFL season|1997]], he became a regular starter at [[offensive guard|right guard]]. He was a part of a rushing attack that included [[running back]]s [[Mike Alstott]] and [[Warrick Dunn]]. He was waived on March 17, [[2000 NFL season|2000]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2000/03/18/sports/transactions-342033.html | title=Transactions | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref>
 ===Dallas Cowboys===
-Diaz also played one year for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the [[2000 NFL season|2000 season]]. He was released on March 1, [[2001 NFL season|2001]].<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/02/sports/transactions-216208.html</ref>
+Diaz also played one year for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the [[2000 NFL season|2000 season]]. He was released on March 1, [[2001 NFL season|2001]].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/02/sports/transactions-216208.html | title=Transactions | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref>
+===Tampa Bay Storm (AFL)===
-==References==
+On October 30, [[2003 AFL season|2003]], he was signed by the [[Tampa Bay Storm]] of the [[Arena Football League]]. February 2, [[2004 AFL season|2004]], he was placed on the [[injured reserve list]]. On March 19, he was placed on the [[injured reserve list]]. He was waived on April 14.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&type=old&team=12 | title=Tampa Bay Storm Historical Team Transactions | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref>
-{{Reflist|2}}
+===Austin Wranglers (AFL)===
-==External links==
+On  April 27, [[2004 AFL season|2004]], he was signed by the [[Austin Wranglers]] of the [[Arena Football League]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.arenafan.com/teams/?page=transactions&type=old&team=104 | title=Austin Wranglers Historical Team Transactions | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref>
-*[http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Life-After-Football-Jorge-Diaz/37b0fcf0-344e-4e92-bbbe-10e0f357f2d0 Life After Football: Jorge Diaz]
+==Personal life==
+After football, he developed a career in the restaurant industry. He provided “game day” analysis on the Buccaneers for local FOX affiliate Channel 13.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2013/11/19/flemings-prime-steakhouse-wine-bar-announces-new-operating-partner-jorge-diaz-17349 | title=Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Announces New Operating Partner Jorge Diaz | accessdate=February 19, 2018}}</ref> His Father Ken Diaz played for the [[Edmonton Eskimos]] in the [[Canadian Football League]].
+==References==
+{{Reflist|30em}}
 {{ArenaBowl XVII}}
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