David Diehl (pronounced /ˈdiːl/) (born September 15, 1980 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American football player of Croatian and German descent. He is currently a starter at offensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League and is one of only two offensive lineman who entered the NFL in 2003 to start all 80 regular season games through the end of the 2008 season. Diehl attended Brother Rice high school in Chicago, where he starred for the football (along with softball star Morgan Leslie), wrestling, and track teams.

Also attended St. Linus Grammar school in Oak Lawn. Second-team All-Big Ten Conference selection as a senior in 2002.

Recipient of the Wright Commitment to Excellence Award, presented to the Illinois player who has dedicated himself to academic excellence despite obstacles faced during his collegiate career. Started every game at left offensive guard, registering 91 knockdowns for an offense that featured its first 1,000-yard rusher (Antoineo Harris) and 1,000-yard receiver (Brandon Lloyd) in the same season since 1984. Helped offense total 5,356 yards.

In 2001, saw action at both guard and tackle. Registered 56 knockdowns as he participated in 385 plays for an offense that gained 5,041 yards as the line allowed only 16 quarterback sacks (second in the Big Ten). In 2000, was valuable reserve, seeing action in every game at right guard.

Made 15 knockdowns as he participated in 43 plays. In 1999: Played in 6 games on the field goal and extra point protection units. Redshirted as a freshman in 1998.

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