A look at Tony Mandarich, former Michigan State star

Tony Mandarich was a consensus All-American in 1988 and the No. 2 overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft.

MSU offensive tackle Tony Mandarich during blocking practice Thursday morning at Fernandina Beach High School. Today was their last practice with pads before Sunday's Gator Bowl game. #74 is William Reese defensive end helping Tony practice.

MSU Offensive tackle Tony Mandarich answers reporters questions at Fernandina Beach H.S. where the Spartans are practicing this week in preparation for the Gator Bowl.

In this Dec. 7, 1988, file photo, Auburn's Tracy Rocker, center, the winner of the 1988 Outland Trophy, gets a congratulatory handshake from runner-up Tony Mandarich, right, of Michigan State, at a ceremony in New York.

Tony Mandarich going through drills during NFL tryouts at Michigan State University in February 1989.

Tony Mandarich, MSU football, 1989.

27 Apr 1989: Offensive lineman Tony Mandarich of the Green Bay Packers works out.

Green Bay Wisc. Sept. 7, 1989(?). Green Bay Packers tackle Tony Mandaric (77) seeks the advice of teammate Tim Moore (55) during practice on Wednesday in Green Bay. Mandarich's first day of practice was Wednesdayafter holding out during his contract talks with the club. Mandarich, the teams first round draft choice from Michigan State University, signed a deal with the Packers for $4.4 million. Moore is also a former MSU player. AP photo. Bill Waugh.

24 Sep 1989: Offensive lineman Tony Mandarich of the Green Bay Packers in action during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Rams won the game, 41-38.

11 Nov 1990: Offensive lineman Tony Mandarich of the Green Bay Packers (right) works against the Los Angeles Raiders during a game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Packers won the game, 29-16.

24 Sep 1989: Offensive lineman Tony Mandarich of the Green Bay Packers looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California. The Rams won the game, 41-38.

Former NFL player Tony Mandarich.

The Sports Illustrated cover on September 28, 1992, featuring Tony Mandarich

27 Jul 1996: Offensive lineman Tony Mandarich of the Indianapolis Colts looks on during the Hall of Fame Game against the New Orleans Saints in Canton, Ohio. The Colts won the game, 10-3.

30 Nov 1997: Tackle Tony Mandarich of the Indianapolis Colts (left) holds the hand of guard Tarik Glenn as they prepare to pass block during a game against the New England Patriots at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots won the game

27 Jul 1996: Tackle Tony Mandarich of the Indianapolis Colts lines up at the Hall of Fame Game against the New Orleans Saints in Canton, Ohio. The Colts won the game 10-3.

18 Oct 1998: Guard Tony Mandarich #79 of the Indianapolis Colts does exercises prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at 3 Com Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers defeated the Colts 34-31.

Tony Mandarich takes a breather during the Colts training camp on the campus of Anderson University, in Anderson, Indiana, July 20, 1997. Nine years after coming into the NFL as the second overall draft, Mandarich will experience ``Monday Night Football'' as a starter against Buffalo Monday, Oct. 20, 1997.

Former Indianapolis Colt Tony Mandarich is now a professional photographer

Tony Mandarich talks to the media at the Indianapolis Colts Complex in Indianapolis Thursday, April 25, 1996, for the first time since leaving the NFL in 1992. The 6-foot-5, 325-pound Mandarich who is an offensive lineman is attempting to make a comeback with the Indianapolis Colts.

Tony Mandarich hangs out inside his photo studio in the Phoenix suburbs last December. Mandarich played for the Michigan State from 1984-1988 and was selected second overall in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. He played four years in Green Bay and returned to football in 1996 with the Indianapolis Colts.