Shaun O'Hara is a versatile offensive lineman that can play both guard and center. He has played 66 regular season games, with 50 starts and has started the last 46 games in which he played. The New York Giants signed him on as a free agent in March 2003 from the Cleveland Browns. During his first season with the Giants in 2004, he played center exclusively. O'Hara was a key member of the Giants' 2004 offensive line that provided enough run blocking to enable Tiki Barber to set the franchise single-season rushing record with 1,518 yards. At Green Bay on Oct. 3, 2004, the line's run blocking enabled the Giants to rush for 245 yards, their highest total since they had 260 rushing yards in a 31-21 victory over Phoenix on Oct. 11, 1992. In late October 2004 he developed a staph infection in his lower leg. He was hospitalized for one week and underwent intravenous antibiotic therapy. O'Hara was able to return to the team in mid-November and suffered a significant high ankle sprain. He dedicated himself to returning as fast as he could, and returned two weeks earlier than expected. He completed the 2004 season without further injury. O'Hara received the distinguished honor of being named the New York Giants' Hometown Hero at the United Way of New York City's annual Gridiron Gala in 2005. He donates his time to various community programs, including the United Way's Hometown Huddle program, Habitat For Humanity and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
