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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | (1975-10-06)October 6, 1975 (age 49) Brainard, Nebraska, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 246 lb (112 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Brainard (NE) East Butler | ||||||||||||
| College: | Nebraska | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1999: 4th round, 116th pick | ||||||||||||
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Joel P. Makovicka (born October 6, 1975) is an American former professionalfootball player who was afullback for theArizona Cardinals of theNational Football League (NFL). He playedcollege football for theNebraska Cornhuskers.
Makovicka is one of the most decorated fullbacks in Husker history and owns the school record for a fullback with 13 career touchdowns from 1995 to 1998. During his stay at Nebraska, Makovicka was a two-time first-teamAcademic All-American and three-time first-team Academic All-Big 12 performer. He also was a member of three national championship teams. The younger brother of another Husker walk-on fullback fromBrainard, Nebraska, Jeff Makovicka, Joel finished his career with 1,447 yards rushing on an average of 5.9 yards per carry while making 22 starts for the scarlet and cream. As a junior, he produced the fourth-highest rushing total by a fullback in school history with 685 yards. He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the1999 NFL draft and started 10 games at fullback for the Cardinals as a rookie.[1]
After his football career he returned to school atCreighton University where he received his doctorate in physical therapy. He opened his first PT clinic in 2009 and now manages a practice with numerous clinics in theOmaha andLincoln metro area.[2]
Makovicka's cousin,Michael Helman, plays inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theSt. Louis Cardinals.[3]
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