Shadley Benjamin Meier (born June 7, 1978) is a former professional

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High School and College Career

Shad Meier prepped at Pittsburg High School, in his home town, where he was an All-State Top 11 Selection in Kansas in the fall of 1995 under legendary coach Larry Garman. He went on to enjoy a five-year playing career for the

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, where he was a two-year starter at tight end for

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. He is one of the four Meier brothers to play college football. His younger brother

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(now deceased) also played for the Wildcats. The youngest brother

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played for the University of Kansas.

NFL career

Shad Meier was drafted as the 90th overall pick of the

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for

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. The 6 foot 4 inches, 255 pounds, from

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enjoyed a 6-year playing career in the

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. He spent first four years of his NFL career with the

. Meier was traded to the

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in 2004 before retiring in 2006.

Personal life

Meier is son of Dennis and Valerie Meier who reside in Pittsburg, Kansas. Meier is currently a Health/Wellness Teacher at Franklin High School in

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References

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