Ben Roethlisberger : 2004 Draft Day Picks

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Born on March 2, 1982 in Findlay, Ohio, Ben Roethlisberger is one of the best young quarterbacks in the world. This is saying a lot for a guy that did not receive nearly as much attention as other players of his caliber during high school and college. Despite being overlooked for much of his career, Roethlisberger has proven to be one of the best of the best thanks to his love of the game, athletic body, and strong arm.

After playing high school football in Ohio, Roethlisberger took his game to Miami University located in Oxford, Ohio. During his time at Miami he took the college football world by storm. Although he did not play in a top level conference, Roethlisberger still managed to garner the attention of NFL scouts. This was due in large part to the fact that he passed for 84 touchdowns in college; a Miami University school record.

Roethlisberger was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 11th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. In August of the same year he signed a six year contract with the team worth a little more than $22 million.

During Roethlisbergers first season he was thrust into action due to an injury to starting quarterback Tommy...

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