Joseph Charles Pawelek (born December 8, 1986) is an American former professional football linebacker who played for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL).
He was considered one of the top linebacker prospects available for the 2010 NFL draft.
[1] He graduated from Smithson Valley High school, coached under Larry Hill.
He signed as free agent with the Seattle Seahawks after going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft.
He was then brought up from the practice squad and was 2nd string ILB below former Seahawks MLB Lofa Tatupu,[2] but did play UpBack on special teams occasionally.