One of the top offensive linemen in the NFL, Justin Pugh, began his football career at Council Rock South in Holland, writes Greg Johnson for The Trentonian.

Ten years ago, Pugh was selected by the Giants in the first round of the NFL Draft. Since then, Pugh has thrived on the big stage.

Out of over 2,000 active players in the NFL’s 32 rosters plus practice squads, just 19 offensive linemen have racked up more starts in their careers than Pugh. The Bucks County athlete started 123 games for the Giants and the Cardinals in 11 seasons.

“Especially at that position seeing a guy that’s playing over 10-plus years, you’ve got to respect him,” said Giants rookie center John Michael Schmitz.

The 33-year-old recently returned to the Giants and he plans to finish his career where he started it.

“The Giants drafted me, they gave me my shot, and they were going through a little bit this year — they had some injuries and things like that,” said Pugh. “So I felt like I had a chance to repay the favor.”

Justin Pugh’s impressive journey from Council Rock South to NFL stardom in The Trentonian.

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