David Andrew Szott (born December 12, 1967 in Passaic, New Jersey) is a former professional American football offensive lineman. Szott played 14 years in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Washington Redskins, and the New York Jets, before retiring from football in February 2004. He remained with the Jets as an offensive line coach and in player development. Szott became the team's chaplain in 2006.[citation needed] Szott played college football at Penn State for legendary football coach Joe Paterno.