Anthony George Pashos (born August 3, 1980) is a former American football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played college football at Illinois. Pashos also played for the Cologne Centurions, Jacksonville Jaguars, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders.

Early life

Born in Palos Heights, Illinois, Pashos attended Lockport Township High School in Lockport, Illinois, and graduated in 1999.

College career

At the University of Illinois, Pashos started all 47 games of his collegiate career at right tackle, beginning in 1999, and was named First-Team All-Big Ten in 2001 and 2002.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Pashos was picked with the 173rd overall selection in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens. He played in ten games, all starts, for the Cologne Centurions during the 2004 NFL Europe season.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 2, 2007, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Pashos on the first day of free agency. He started 31 of 32 games for the Jaguars at right tackle. On September 5, 2009, Pashos was cut by the Jaguars to make room for Eben Britton.

San Francisco 49ers

Pashos signed with the San Francisco 49ers on September 6, 2009. On October 25, 2009, in a game against the Houston Texans, Pashos fractured his left scapula. He was placed on injured reserve the next day.

Cleveland Browns

Pashos signed with the Cleveland Browns on March 7, 2010. The Browns released Pashos on March 12, 2012.

Washington Redskins

Pashos signed with the Washington Redskins on March 11, 2013. The Redskins waived Pashos on August 31, 2013, for final roster cuts before the start of 2013 season.

Oakland Raiders

He was signed by the Oakland Raiders on September 2, 2013, as an offensive tackle replacing Alex Barron on the 53-man roster.

Personal life

Pashos is the son of Greek immigrants and speaks three languages: Greek, German, and English. Pashos supported Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul in the 2012 presidential election and Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. Tony Pashos is currently living in an estate in Manteno, Illinois. Tony has 3 kids and a wife, Michelle Pashos (41), Kids: Eleni Pashos (12), Melina Pashos (9), and George Pashos (6). Tony is a third-year law student at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. He interned at the White House in 2018 for his 1L summer.