Kyle Clement

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Kyle Clement
Personal information
Born: (1985-04-10) April 10, 1985 (age 39)
Hudsonville, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
College: Northwood
Position: Defensive tackle
Undrafted: 2008
Career history
Career highlights and awards

Kyle Clement (born April 10, 1985) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He helped the Steelers win the Vince Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl XLIII over the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at Northwood.

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Early years

Clement attended Hudsonville High School, in Hudsonville, Michigan.

College career

He played college football at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan, where he was a four-year starter and a standout defensive lineman. He was twice named first-team all conference in the GLIAC, and was selected to participate in the Cactus Bowl after his senior season.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Clement was signed to a 2-year deal by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent following his college career. During training camp, Clement suffered a knee injury that required microfracture surgery. He was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the 2008 season.

Clement was a member of the Super Bowl XLIII Champion Pittsburgh Steelers.

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