Orlando Pace
Inducted:
2016
Player Stats
6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
320 lb (145 kg)
Born:
November 4, 1975
Sandusky, Ohio, U.S.
Position:
Offensive tackle
College:
Ohio State (1994–1996)
Orlando Pace was one of the most dominant and technically gifted offensive tackles of his era, serving as the cornerstone of the St. Louis Rams’ high-powered offense known as “The Greatest Show on Turf.” Selected first overall in the 1997 NFL Draft, Pace anchored the Rams’ offensive line for 12 seasons (1997–2008), protecting quarterback Kurt Warner and opening lanes for running back Marshall Faulk during the team’s championship years.
His rare blend of size, agility, and balance made him nearly unbeatable in pass protection. Pace’s leadership and consistency were instrumental in the Rams’ Super Bowl XXXIV victory and two additional NFC Championship appearances. A seven-time Pro Bowler and three-time First-Team All-Pro, he was universally respected for his quiet professionalism and dominance on the field.
Orlando Pace was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016, honored as one of the greatest offensive tackles and key figures of a historic NFL offense.
Pace's Awards and Honors
- Super Bowl champion (XXXIV)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2001, 2003)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2000, 2004)
- 7× Pro Bowl (1999–2005)
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1995, 1996)
- First-team AP All-Time All-American (2025)
NFL Records
- First overall pick in the 1997 NFL Draft
- Key blocker for “The Greatest Show on Turf”
- Among the most dominant left tackles in modern NFL history
NFL Teams
St. Louis Rams (1997–2008)
Chicago Bears (2009)
NFL Draft:
1997: 1st round, 1st overall pick
St. Louis Rams
Number Worn:
76
NFL Stats
Seasons:
13 (1997–2009)
Games Played:
169
Games Started:
165
Fumble recoveries:
7
