Barney Chavous facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born: | March 22, 1951 Aiken, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 252 lb (114 kg) | ||||||
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| College: | South Carolina State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1973 / Round: 2 / Pick: 36 | ||||||
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Barney Lewis Chavous, born on March 22, 1951, is a former American football player. He was a talented defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played his entire professional career with the Denver Broncos.
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Barney Chavous: A Football Star
Barney Chavous was a very important player in American football. He was known for his strong defense. He played for many years in the NFL.
Starting His Football Journey
Barney Chavous was born in Aiken, South Carolina. He loved football from a young age. He went on to play college football at South Carolina State University. While there, he showed everyone how good he was. In 1972, he was named a first-team "Little All-American." This means he was one of the best college players from smaller schools.
Playing in the NFL
In 1973, Barney Chavous was chosen by the Denver Broncos in the NFL Draft. He was the 36th player picked overall. This was a big moment for him. He played his entire NFL career with the Broncos. He stayed with the team from 1973 all the way to 1985.
His Impact on the Broncos
Barney Chavous was a key player for the Broncos. He was known for getting sacks. A sack is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage. He ranks third on the Broncos' all-time list for sacks with 75.0 sacks! He also recovered 8 fumbles during his career. A fumble recovery is when a player picks up a ball that the other team dropped. He even scored 1 safety. A safety is when a defensive player tackles an offensive player in their own end zone.
He started 177 games for the Broncos. This ties him for third place in career starts for the team. His dedication helped the Broncos become a strong team.
Life After Playing Football
After his playing career, Barney Chavous continued to work in football. He became a head football coach. He coached at T. W. Josey High School in Augusta, Georgia. Later, he became a team sports coach at Tutt Middle School, also in Augusta, Georgia.
Barney Chavous also has a famous family member. He is the uncle of Corey Chavous. Corey also played in the NFL as a cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings.
