Dan Orlovsky is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft and has since played for the Houston Texans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts, and Los Angeles Rams. Orlovsky has also served as an analyst for ESPN and was a guest analyst for the NFL Network. In this article, we will take a look at the life and career of Dan Orlovsky.
Early Life
Dan Orlovsky was born on August 18, 1983 in Shelton, Connecticut. He attended Shelton High School, where he was a three-sport athlete playing football, basketball, and baseball. He was named Connecticut’s Gatorade Player of the Year and was an All-State selection as a senior. He was also named the USA Today Connecticut Player of the Year.
Orlovsky attended the University of Connecticut, where he was a four-year starter. He was a two-time All-Big East selection and was named the team’s MVP in 2004. He left UConn as the school’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns.
College Football Career
At UConn, Orlovsky set numerous school records and was the first quarterback in school history to throw for more than 10,000 yards. He was also the first player in Big East history to throw for more than 10,000 yards and 70 touchdowns. He led the Huskies to two bowl games, including the 2004 Motor City Bowl.
Orlovsky was named the MVP of the 2004 Motor City Bowl after leading the Huskies to a win over Toledo. He also had a memorable performance in the 2005 Fiesta Bowl, throwing for three touchdowns and running for two more in a loss to Ohio State.
Professional Football Career
Orlovsky was drafted in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He spent four seasons with the Lions, appearing in 18 games with 11 starts. He was released by the team in 2009 and was signed by the Houston Texans, where he served as the backup to Matt Schaub.
Orlovsky spent two seasons in Houston before signing with the Indianapolis Colts in 2011. He was the team’s starting quarterback for the final five games of the 2011 season and played in five games in 2012. He finished his Colts career with a 4-2 record as a starter.
Orlovsky then signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013 and spent two seasons with the team. He was released by Tampa Bay in 2015 and signed with the Los Angeles Rams, but was released after training camp. He has since served as an analyst for ESPN and was a guest analyst for the NFL Network.
Dan Orlovsky has had a long and successful career in football, both in college and in the NFL. He has set numerous school records and was the first quarterback in Big East history to throw for more than 10,000 yards and 70 touchdowns. He has played for several teams in the NFL and has served as an analyst for ESPN and the NFL Network. Orlovsky is now a free agent and is looking to continue his career in the NFL.
