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Jake Grove

Grove with the Dolphins in 2009
No. 64     Miami Dolphins
Center
Personal information
Date of birth: January 22, 1980 (1980-01-22) (age 29)
Place of birth: Johnson City, Tennessee
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	Weight: 300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
College: Virginia Tech
NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45
Debuted in 2004 for the Oakland Raiders
Career history
As player: Oakland Raiders (2004–2008) Miami Dolphins (2009–present)
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Dave Rimington Trophy (2003)
Stats at NFL.com

Charles Jacob Grove (born January 22, 1980 in Johnson City, Tennessee) is an American football center for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia Tech.

Early years

Grove played high school football at Jefferson Forest High School in Forest, Virginia.

College career

Grove then played college football at Virginia Tech, where, as a college senior, he was a unanimous All-American selection and received the Dave Rimington Trophy, which is given to the nation's best center.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Grove during his time with the Raiders.

Grove was drafted in the second round (45th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders, where he played from 2004 to 2008.

Miami Dolphins

On March 2, 2009, Grove signed a five-year, $29 million contract with the Miami Dolphins. The deal includes $14.5 million guaranteed.

External links

• Oakland Raiders bio
• Miami Dolphins bio
• Virginia Tech Hokies bio