Joe Ehrmann

Joe Ehrmann, born Joseph Charles Ehrmann on March 29, 1949, is an American former professional football player who played defensive tackle in the National Football League from 1973 through 1982. He played college football at Syracuse University, where he was a three-year letterman and an All-American in 1970, and he also lettered in lacrosse. The Baltimore Colts chose him in the first round of the 1973 draft with the tenth overall pick, and he spent eight seasons with Baltimore as a member of the Sack Pack before finishing his NFL career with the Detroit Lions on their Silver Rush defensive line. He then played in the United States Football League for the Chicago Blitz, Arizona Wranglers and Orlando Renegades. After football he was ordained in 1985, founded the organization Coach for America in 2003, developed the InsideOut coaching approach, and now leads the InSideOut Initiative, which aims to change youth sports culture.