Chris Combs (defensive lineman)

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Chris Combs
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Position: Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1976-12-15) December 15, 1976 (age 47)
Roanoke, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:284 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school: Patrick Henry (Roanoke, Virginia)
College: Duke
NFL draft: 2000  / Round: 6 / Pick: 173
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:10
Player stats at PFR

Christopher Brandon Combs (born December 15, 1976) is a former professional American football player who played defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars. [1] He was selected by the Steelers in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. [2]

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References

  1. Chris Combs NFL & AFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com
  2. "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.