John Malecki


John Malecki is a former American football offensive guard. He signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Pittsburgh.
Since 2016, John has had a YouTube channel making projects ranging from do it yourself to fine furniture, made out of wood, metal, epoxy, and more. He cohosts a podcast with Brad Rodriguez of the YouTube channel .

College career

He played college football at Pittsburgh. He was named to the Big East All-Academic Football Team. After the 2008 season, he was selected as the Pittsburgh Panthers Most Improved Offensive Player. He was often known to enjoy civil war reenactments in the lawns of the Cathedral of Learning.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

On April 26, 2010, Malecki signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent. On August 10, 2010, he was released.

Cleveland Browns

On August 13, 2010, Malecki signed with the Cleveland Browns. On August 31, he was released.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On October 26, 2010, Malecki signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to join the practice squad. After spending the 2010 season on the practice squad, he was re-signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on January 4, 2011 to a futures contract.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 7, 2011, Malecki signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. On September 2, 2011, he was released. On September 4, 2011, he was signed to the practice squad.

Washington Redskins

On October 19, 2011, Malecki was signed with the Washington Redskins to join their practice squad. On October 26, 2011, he was released from the practice squad.

Return to the Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 18, 2012, Malecki was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a future contract. On August 31, 2012, he was released. On September 1, 2012, he was signed to the practice squad. On October 20, 2012, he was promoted to the active roster. On October 27, he was waived after the team promoted safety Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith to the active roster. On October 30, Malecki was re-signed to the practice squad. On November 26, 2012, he was promoted to the active roster.