Jon Daniel Runyan is an American athlete and politician. He was the U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 3rd congressional district from 2011 to 2015. Before entering politics, he was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League, where he played for 14 seasons. On May 17, 2016, the NFL announced they hired Runyan as their Vice President of the Policy and Rules administration.
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Jon Daniel Runyan is an American athlete and politician. He was the U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 3rd congressional district from 2011 to 2015. Before entering politics, he was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League, where he played for 14 seasons. Runyan was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the fourth round of the 1996 NFL Draft and later played for the Philadelphia Eagles and San Diego Chargers. He retired at the end of the 2009 NFL season and launched his campaign for Congress against incumbent freshman Democrat John Adler, winning the general election on November 2, 2010. On November 6, 2013, Runyan announced he would not seek reelection to Congress in 2014. On May 17, 2016, the NFL announced they hired Runyan as their Vice President of the Policy and Rules administration.
He continues to hold the Flint, Michigan Carman-Ainsworth Middle School shot put record with a 1988 heave of 50 feet 7 inches. He played college football at Michigan where he was a 1995 All-Big Ten Conference selection. In high school, he had been an All-State selection in basketball and two-time state champion shot putter. He has started 190 consecutive regular season games. This longest streak was the second longest among active NFL players in 2008. On January 28, 2009, Runyan had microfacture surgery on his right knee on his contract with the Eagles. He worked out for the Eagles on September 10, but did not sign a contract. In November 2009, published reports indicated Runyan would be interested in running for Congress.
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