Ben Roethlisberger

Ben Roethlisberger is a retired professional football player originally from Ohio. He spent his entire 18-year career in the National Football League as a Quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Nicknamed "Big Ben," he is regarded as one of the most prolific passers in NFL history. Known for extending plays in what he called "backyard football," he led the Steelers to two Super Bowl championships and earned six Pro Bowl selections.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Benjamin Todd Roethlisberger Sr. was born on March 2, 1982, in Lima, Ohio, USA. The Quarterback stands 196 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 109 kg.

He attended Findlay High School in his home state. Following graduation, Roethlisberger committed to play for Miami University in Ohio from 2000 to 2003. During his time with the RedHawks, he was named the MAC Most Valuable Player in 2003. His jersey No. 7 was later officially retired by the university.

Professional Career

He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2004 NFL Draft. They picked him in round 1, and he was the 11th overall selection. He made an immediate impact, earning the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award after winning 13 games as a starter.

During his professional career, he brought immense success to Pittsburgh. In 2006, he became the youngest starting quarterback in NFL history to win a Super Bowl XL. He secured a second title a few years later in Super Bowl XLIII with a legendary game-winning drive.

Despite facing injuries and off-field controversies—including a severe motorcycle accident in 2006 and a league suspension in 2010—he remained the face of the franchise for nearly two decades.

Upon his retirement following the 2021 season, Roethlisberger ranked 5th all-time in NFL career passing yards (64,088) and 5th in career completions.

Career Highlights:

• 2005, 2008 – Super Bowl champion (XL, XLIII)
• 2007, 2011, 2014–2017 – 6× Pro Bowl
• 2014, 2018 – NFL passing yards leader
• 2004 – NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year