After battling a tremendous amount of personal adversity early in life, Jon Dorenbos has worked hard and stayed focused enough to carve out a five-year career as a NFL long snapper. Originally signed by Philadelphia in the latter half of the 2006 season, Dorenbos has played in 23 games for the Eagles (including postseason) and inked a five-year contract extension on 12/29/07, that will keep him in Philadelphia through 2012. Dorenbos, who endured the murder of his mother by his father at a young age, took up magic to help ease his mind throughout the tough times. Dorenbos, in fact, has become so good at his craft that he's been hired for shows in Hollywood and Las Vegas.

Games played: 2007 (16/0), Total: 60; Special Teams Tackles: (8) - 2007 (6), 2006 (2);  Playoffs Games Played: 2

2007 HIGHLIGHTS:

• Played in all 16 games for the first time since 2003 and signed a 5-year contract extension on 12/29 that will keep him in Philadelphia through 2012

2006 HIGHLIGHTS:

• Was signed by the Eagles on 11/29/06 after Mike Bartrum was placed on the Injured Reserve list (neck) and handled long-snapping duties in the final 7 games (2 playoffs) of the season
• Did not attend a training camp in 2006, but was re-signed by the Titans for one game early in the season (at Was. 10/15)

2005 HIGHLIGHTS:

• After attending training camp with the Bills, was released prior to the start of the regular season and later signed with Tennessee for the final 9 games of the year

2004 HIGHLIGHTS:

• Snapped for the first 13 games for the Bills before suffering a knee injury and being placed on the Injured Reserve list for the remainder of the season 

2003 HIGHLIGHTS:

• Was one of two rookie free agents to make the Bills 53-man roster and went on to handle the punt snapping duties in all 16 games

BIRDSEED:

• An accomplished professional magician, has performed at venues in Las Vegas and Hollywood.  His love for magic was born while he spent 1992 in foster care after personal tragedy struck his family. He met an older teenager who could do tricks and he fell in love with magic. "It was a time for me to be by myself, a way for me to pass time. I was at peace and I enjoyed it. I loved the coordination, and being obsessed with the fundamentals of what I was doing. I loved getting involved in the psychology of magic and people and entertaining people. I've never been one to want people to think I have powers or I can fly or anything like that; I like getting a group of people together and having fun."
• Has performed magic in front of many famous musicians and athletes. The long list includes stars like Magic Johnson, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Jim Kelly, Garth Brooks, Lindsay Lohan, Rascal Flatts, and Dierks Bentley. Dorenbos collects the autographs of every famous person he has performed for on playing cards, which he hangs up in the game room of his home in Huntington Beach, CA. "It's like a museum in there with all the memorabilia. Having the opportunity to meet the people I've met through something I love doing, it's just an indescribable feeling."
• In the offseason, also serves as a corporate motivational speaker and has spoken for companies such as Jackson Financial, ING Financial, Pioneer and the National FFA Organization. Dorenbos' main message is to always remember that "life is a gift." "Never take life for granted. I learned that a long time ago. The power of forgiveness is a valuable thing. If there's something you want to do, do it. Be a jack of all trades. I always tell people that. What's holding you back? You have one life. Live it."
• His speaking engagements are arranged by Cal Entertainment (310-351-3749) and Nationwide Speaking (310-273-8807).
• Recently finished work as the executive producer of an album with best friend/singer Steve Carlson. The acoustic collection, "Stripped Down," found on SteveCarlson.com, itunes and cdbaby.com
• Started his own business in Buffalo, NY, called DAC Framing. "What started as a memorabilia framing hobby, has turned into a big business."  For more information, log onto JonDorenbos.com.

PERSONAL:

• Resides in Huntington Beach, CA, in the offseason
• Has one sister, Kristina, who works in the neurological department at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, AZ, and one brother, Randy, who is an independent contractor and owns "RAD Remodeling" in Southern California and Cleveland, OH
• Starred at Pacifica HS where he also played basketball and baseball. Earned all-league honors in both football and baseball
• Is proud to work with several charities including Garth Brooks' "Teammates for Kids" and Brian Moorman's "Punt Foundation," which strive to help out children with terminal illness
• Spent the 2008 offseason remodeling his house in California
• Is good friends with world-renowned dancer Chris Judd, who toured with Michael Jackson on his "Dangerous" and "History" tours. Is also close with the five actors who wrote and produced the movie "Super Troopers" and "Broken Lizzard"
• Would like to get into the movie business when his playing days are over
• Went to the Country Music Awards as a guest of the band "Rascal Flatts" in 2006
• Taught himself how to play the guitar. "While I was in Tennessee, I took lessons every Tuesday, but that didn't last long. I like to teach myself everything. I would give anything in the world to be a rock star. Even to be up on stage for one song, that would be the ultimate feeling for me."
• A big baseball fan growing up, idolized Ken Griffey Jr. and Jay Buhner
• Was a Dean's list and honor roll student in high school
• Majored in business marketing
• Full name: Jonathan Paul Dorenbos

COLLEGE:
Began his collegiate career in 1999 at Golden West Junior College in Huntington Beach, CA, as a fullback and linebacker, before transferring to UTEP in 2000. He went on to handle the long snapping duties in 23 games over three seasons at UTEP.

INJURY HISTORY:
Suffered a knee injury vs. Cle. (12/12/04) and was later placed on the Injured Reserve list.