NFL FOOTBALL HISTORY

Takavitz Joins Bengals

CINCINNATI, Ohio — University of Cincinnati offensive lineman Kyle Takavitz has signed a free agent contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, becoming the 10th senior from the 2004 University of Cincinnati football team to join the NFL Football.

The 6-4, 311-pound native of Powell, Ohio earned first team All-Conference USA honors in each of the past two seasons and was named to the watch list for the Bronko Nagurski Award. - Nfl Football

Takavitz was a three-year starter, serving as UC’s left guard in 2002 before moving to left tackle for the 2003 and 2004 campaigns. A two-time team co-captain, he closed his career with a streak of 38 starts.

Other members of the 2004 Bearcats who will be in NFL training camps this summer:

Trent Cole, defensive end – Philadelphia Eagles
Jamar Enzor, linebacker – Jacksonville Jaguars
Andre Frazier, defensive end – Pittsburgh Steelers
Gino Guidugli, quarterback – Tennessee Titans
Tyjuan Hagler, linebacker – Indianapolis Colts
Daven Holly, cornerback – San Francisco 49ers
Clint Stickdorn, offensive tackle – Cleveland Browns
Hannibal Thomas, wide receiver – Atlanta Falcolns
Mike Wright, defensive tackle – New England Patriots

In 2004, eight former Bearcats were on NFL Football Rosters: Anthony Chatman, wide receiver, Green Bay; Troy Evans, linebacker, Houston; Jason Fabini, offensive tackle, New York Jets; Artrell Hawkins, cornerback, Carolina; Mario Monds, defensive tackle, Miami; Zach Norton, cornerback, Baltimore; Antwan Peek, linebacker, Houston; and Robert Tate, cornerback, Arizona.