Chaz Schilens

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Chaz Schilens
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Schilens with the Oakland Raiders in 2009
No. 81, 85
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1985-11-07) November 7, 1985 (age 38)
Lancaster, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school: Gilbert (AZ) Highland
College: San Diego State
NFL draft: 2008  / Round: 7 / Pick: 226
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:100
Receiving yards:1,191
Receiving touchdowns:9
Player stats at PFR

Chazeray Dijon Schilens (born Chazeray Dijon Simmons; November 7, 1985) [1] is a former American football wide receiver. He was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft. [2] He played high school football at Highland High School in Gilbert, Arizona, and college football at San Diego State.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)
225 lb
(102 kg)
4.33 s4.25 s6.84 s43 in
(1.09 m)
All values from NFL Combine

Oakland Raiders

Entering Week 9 of the 2008 campaign, Schilens was named a starter, playing opposite Javon Walker. Schilens was also a factor in the outside blocking game, adding extra yardage on running plays with key blocks. In Week 16, Schilens had his best game with the Oakland Raiders, catching three passes for 52 yards including a 20-yard touchdown. He finished the 2008 campaign with 15 catches for 226 yards and two touchdowns.

Chaz broke the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot in August, 2009, but returned to action midway through the season and caught the game-winning touchdown in an upset in Week 15 over the rival Denver Broncos.

In 2010, Schilens had another injury-plagued campaign, playing in only five games and catching five passes total.

New York Jets

Schilens's catch helps beat the St. Louis Rams in 2012. Chaz Schilens.jpg
Schilens's catch helps beat the St. Louis Rams in 2012.

Schilens was signed by the New York Jets on March 16, 2012. [3] In Schilens' first game as a Jet, he caught one pass for 8 yards from Mark Sanchez. The Jets went on to win 48−28 over division rival Buffalo Bills. [4]

Detroit Lions

Schilens was signed by the Detroit Lions on July 24, 2013. [5] Schilens was released on August 23, 2013. [6]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On March 4, 2014, Schilens agreed to terms with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. [7]

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References

  1. "Chaz Schilens". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on August 19, 2014. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  2. "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  3. Mehta, Manish (March 16, 2012). "Jets sign free agent quarterback Drew Stanton and wide receiver Chaz Schilens". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on March 19, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
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  5. Sessler, Marc (July 24, 2013). "Chaz Schilens signs with Detroit Lions for WR depth". NFL.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
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  7. Roughriders add NFL experience, sign WR Schilens