Chris Linnin

Last updated

Chris Linnin
No. 74
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1957-05-04) May 4, 1957 (age 67)
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  / round: 7 / pick: 181
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aaron Rodgers</span> American football player (born 1983)

Aaron Charles Rodgers is an American professional football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears, before being selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers, spending 18 seasons with the team. He is regarded among the greatest and most talented quarterbacks of all time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Doleman</span> American football player (1961–2020)

Christopher John Doleman was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He spent the majority of his career with the Minnesota Vikings, and also played for the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers. Doleman was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and a twice first-team All-Pro, recording 150.5 career sacks. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2012.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tom Jackson (American football, born 1951)</span> American football player and broadcaster (born 1951)

Thomas Louie Jackson, also referred to as "TJ" or "Tommy", is an American sports commentator and former professional football player. He played as a linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL) from 1973 to 1986. He was a member of Denver's "Orange Crush Defense" and helped lead the Broncos to the AFC Championship in 1977 and 1986. After his playing career ended, he enjoyed a successful 29-year run as an NFL analyst for ESPN. He was given the Pete Rozelle Award for excellence in broadcasting by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Troy Walters</span> American football player and coach (born 1976)

Troy McHenry Walters is an American football coach and former player who is the wide receivers coach for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). Walters played as a wide receiver and punt returner in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. Walters played college football for the Stanford Cardinal, earning consensus All-American honors and winning the Fred Biletnikoff Award as the season's outstanding college football receiver. He was selected in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings, and also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions of the NFL.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Spielman</span> American football player, coach, and executive (born 1965)

Charles Christopher Spielman is an American former professional football player who is a special assistant to the owner and CEO for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes, twice earning All-American honors. He played professional football for the Detroit Lions in the NFL, where he was a three-time All-Pro. He also played for the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns, and coached for the Arena Football League (AFL)'s Columbus Destroyers. He was a broadcaster for Fox Sports and ESPN from 1999 to 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cam Newton</span> American football player (born 1989)

Cameron Jerrell Newton is an American former professional football who played quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Carolina Panthers. Nicknamed Super Cam, he is the NFL leader in career quarterback rushing touchdowns and third in career quarterback rushing yards. Following a stint with the Florida Gators, Newton played college football for the Auburn Tigers, winning the Heisman Trophy and the 2011 BCS National Championship Game as a junior. He was selected first overall by the Panthers in the 2011 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Teddy Bridgewater</span> American football player (born 1992)

Theodore Edmond Bridgewater Jr. is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. He played college football for the Louisville Cardinals, winning the 2013 Sugar Bowl, and was selected as the final first round pick of the 2014 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. During his second season, Bridgewater led the Vikings to a division title and earned Pro Bowl honors. Upon suffering a severe leg injury the following offseason, Bridgewater appeared in only one game over the next two years.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Hogan (American football)</span> American football and lacrosse player (born 1988)

Christopher James Hogan is an American former football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 10 seasons. He played college football for the Monmouth Hawks following three years of college lacrosse with the Penn State Nittany Lions. Hogan was a member of five NFL teams, most notably the New England Patriots.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Gragg</span> American football player and coach (born 1990)

Christopher Le'Edward Gragg is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for three seasons with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Gragg played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was selected by the Bills in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jimmy Garoppolo</span> American football player (born 1991)

James Richard Garoppolo, nicknamed "Jimmy G", is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern Illinois Panthers, setting school records for career passing yards and passing touchdowns and winning the Walter Payton Award as a senior. Garoppolo was selected in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft by the New England Patriots, where he spent his first four seasons as Tom Brady's backup and was a member of two Super Bowl-winning teams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Boswell</span> American football player (born 1991)

Christopher Lynn Boswell is an American professional football placekicker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Rice and was signed by the Houston Texans in 2014 as an undrafted free agent and has also spent time with the New York Giants. He is currently the most accurate field goal kicker in NFL history on field goal attempts of 50 yards or more.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Godwin</span> American football player (born 1996)

Rod Christopher Godwin Jr. is an American professional football wide receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected by the Buccaneers in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. He won a Super Bowl championship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Jones (defensive tackle, born 1994)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Christopher Deshun Jones is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and was selected by the Chiefs in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft. Jones is a three-time Super Bowl champion, a five-time All-Pro member, and a five-time Pro Bowler.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Riley Dixon</span> American football player (born 1993)

Riley T. Dixon is an American professional football punter for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Broncos in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL draft. He played college football for the Syracuse Orange.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Wormley</span> American football player (born 1993)

Christopher Keith Wormley is an American professional football defensive end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, earning All-American honors. Wormley was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. He has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Carolina Panthers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Herbert</span> American football player (born 1998)

Justin Patrick Herbert is an American professional football quarterback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks, where he won the 2019 Pac-12 Championship, and was selected by the Chargers as the sixth overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Carson</span> American football player (born 1994)

Christopher Dewayne Carson is an American former professional football running back. He played for five seasons for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL), after playing college football at Butler Community College before transferring to Oklahoma State in 2016. A neck injury during the 2021 NFL season prematurely ended his career.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Hughes (American football)</span> American football player (born 1997)

Mike Hughes is an American professional football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Carolina before transferring to Garden City Community College and later to UCF. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Mailata</span> Australian football player (born 1997)

Lafoga Jordan Mailata is an Australian professional American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) and former rugby league player. He previously played rugby league for the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs under-18s team and the South Sydney Rabbitohs on their under-20s team. He joined the NFL via the league's International Player Pathway Program and was selected in the seventh round, 233rd overall by the Eagles in the 2018 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Streveler</span> American gridiron football player (born 1995)

Christopher L. Streveler is an American professional football quarterback for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Minnesota and South Dakota. After going undrafted in 2018, Streveler played two seasons as a backup quarterback for the Blue Bombers, where they won the 107th Grey Cup championship in 2019. He has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets.

References

  1. "Chris Linnin Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  2. "Chris Linnin, DT". Nfl.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.