Ben Tamburello

Ben Allen Tamburello Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a guard and center for five seasons in the National Football League. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1987 to 1991. He was selected by the Eagles in the third round of the 1987 NFL draft. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers.

Early life

Tamburello was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Shades Valley High School in Homewood, Alabama, and Tennessee Military Institute in Sweetwater, Tennessee.

College career

Tamburello was recruited by Paul "Bear" Bryant to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, but decided to play for Auburn. He played for the Tigers from 1983 to 1986. In 1986, he was named a unanimous All-American. He won the SEC Lineman of the Year award in 1986 and was named a team captain.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Tamburello was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 1987 NFL draft. He played for the Eagles from 1987 to 1991.

After football

Tamburello works in real estate and resides in Birmingham with his wife, Katy, and his three children: Ben III, Anna and Julia.