Richie Incognito

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/richie-incognito

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Richie Incognito born?July 5, 1983
2. What is the college football?University of Nebraska
3. What is the NFL draft year?2005
4. What position did Richie Incognito play in football?He was an offensive guard, a strong player who protected the quarterback and helped the running game.
5. Which teams did Richie Incognito play for in the NFL?He played for the St. Louis Rams, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, and Oakland Raiders.

Offensive Line: The unit of five players on offense tasked with protecting the quarterback and creating running lanes.
NFL Draft: The annual process by which NFL teams select eligible college football players to join their rosters.
Pass Protection: The act of offensive linemen blocking defensive players to give the quarterback time to throw the ball.
Run Blocking: The act of offensive linemen blocking defensive players to create space for running backs.