Barney Chavous facts for kids

Barney Lewis Chavous (born March 22, 1951) is a former American football player. He was a defensive end for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League (NFL). He played football for 13 seasons.

Who is Barney Chavous?

Barney Chavous was a talented defensive end. He played his entire professional career with one team. That team was the Denver Broncos. He is remembered for his strong play on the field.

Early Life and College Football

Barney Chavous was born on March 22, 1951. He grew up in Aiken, South Carolina. He loved playing football. He went to college at South Carolina State University. While there, he played for the South Carolina State Bulldogs football team. In 1972, he was named a first-team "Little All-American." This meant he was one of the best college players from smaller schools.

Playing for the Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos picked Barney Chavous in the 1973 NFL draft. He was chosen in the second round. He played for the Broncos from 1973 to 1985. This means he played for them for 13 years.

Barney Chavous was very good at getting "sacks." A sack happens when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback. He had 75 sacks during his career. This puts him third on the Broncos' all-time list. He also started 177 games for the Broncos. This ties him for third in career starts for the team.

After Football

After his playing career, Barney Chavous became a coach. He was the head football coach at T. W. Josey High School. This school is in Augusta, Georgia. Today, he works as a team sports coach. He coaches at Tutt Middle School, also in Augusta, Georgia. Barney Chavous also has a nephew, Corey Chavous. Corey also played in the NFL as a cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings.