Price attended Austintown Fitch High School in Austintown, Ohio, where he played defensive line.[1] In 2012, as a senior, Price earned First-team All-State and Division I Co-Defensive Player of the Year in Ohio (AP).[1] In his sophomore and senior seasons, Price helped his Fitch team earn playoff berths.[1]
In high school, Price also competed in the discus and shotput on Fitch's track and field team.[1]
College career
A 4-star recruit, Price committed to Ohio State over offers from Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Tennessee, and UCLA, among others.[2] In 2013, Price redshirted his freshman season before going on to start all 55 games from 2014 to 2017, breaking the previous OSU school records for starts and consecutive starts of 50.[1]
As a redshirt freshman starting at guard, Price helped Ohio State to the national championship.[1]
Price played his first three seasons at offensive guard before moving to center for his senior season.[1]
Price was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft.[7] The Bengals acquired the pick from the Buffalo Bills along with Cordy Glenn in an offseason trade.[8] He started the first two games at center before missing the next six games with a foot injury. He returned in Week 10 and remained the starter the rest of the season.
On April 28, 2021, the Bengals declined the option on Price's contract, making him a free agent in 2022.[9]
New York Giants
On August 30, 2021, Price was traded to the New York Giants in exchange for defensive tackle B. J. Hill.[10] Price started in 15 games in 2021 allowing 24 quarterback pressures and two sacks, the total pressures being the fourth most by a Giants offensive lineman.[11]
On October 4, 2022, the Arizona Cardinals signed Price off the Raiders practice squad.[13] Price was named the starting center for Week 7 after Rodney Hudson injured his knee.[14]
New Orleans Saints
On June 15, 2023, Price signed with the New Orleans Saints.[15] He was released by the team on July 20.[16]
Dallas Cowboys
On September 27, 2023, Price was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[17] His contract expired when the team's season ended January 14, 2024.
Personal life
At Ohio State, Price majored in Business Administration with a specialization in Operations Management.[1] In college, Price earned Academic All-Big Ten Conference honors (2014 and 2017) and OSU Scholar-Athlete honors (2013 and 2014) twice each.[1] On December 31, 2021, his wife suffered a miscarriage.[18]
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