Chris Linnin

Chris Linnin
No. 74
Position	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born	May 4, 1957 (age 68); Pasadena, California, U.S.
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school	Arcadia
College	Washington
NFL draft	1980: 7th round, 181st overall pick
Career history
	New York Giants (1980); Oakland Invaders (1984);
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Last updated October 19, 2025

Christopher Bennett Linnin (born May 4, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies.^[1]^[2]

References

↑ "Chris Linnin Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 18, 2025.
↑ "Chris Linnin, DT". Nfl.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.

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[1] "Chris Linnin Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 18, 2025.

[2] "Chris Linnin, DT". Nfl.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.

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