Chris Rowland facts for kids
Rowland in 2021
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||
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| Born: | December 19, 1997 Nolensville, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||
| Weight: | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Ravenwood (Brentwood, Tennessee) |
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| College: | Tennessee State (2016–2019) | ||
| Undrafted: | 2020 | ||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||
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Chris Rowland (born December 19, 1997) is an American football player. He plays as a wide receiver for the DC Defenders in the UFL. Before joining the UFL, Rowland played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers. He also played for teams like the Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, and Philadelphia Stars.
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Early Life and High School Football
Chris Rowland grew up in Nolensville, Tennessee. He went to Ravenwood High School in Brentwood, Tennessee. In high school, Chris mostly played as a running back. After he finished high school in 2016, he decided to play college football at Tennessee State.
College Achievements
Chris Rowland played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers from 2016 to 2019. The 2019 season was a really special year for him.
- He was the only player in his division to score a touchdown in four different ways: by returning a kick, returning a punt, catching a pass (reception), and running with the ball (rush).
- He also broke a record for the most catches (receptions) in a single season for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). This record was previously held by the famous player Jerry Rice.
- Because of his amazing performance, he was named the best offensive player in his conference. He also won the Deacon Jones Trophy, which is given to the best player at an HBCU.
Professional Football Journey
Atlanta Falcons
After college, Chris Rowland was not chosen in the 2020 NFL draft. However, the Atlanta Falcons signed him as a free agent on April 27, 2020. He spent some time on the team's practice squad. He got to play in two games for the Falcons in late 2020.
Tennessee Titans
In November 2021, Chris joined the Tennessee Titans' practice squad. He was with them for a short time before being released later that month.
Philadelphia Stars
In March 2022, Chris Rowland was drafted by the Philadelphia Stars of the USFL. During his time with the Stars, he had a shoulder injury in April 2022. He later returned to play. In May 2023, he was placed on injured reserve again. The Philadelphia Stars team later stopped playing after the USFL merged with another league called the XFL.
DC Defenders
On January 15, 2024, Chris Rowland was chosen by the DC Defenders in a special draft for the new UFL. He quickly became an important player for the team. On June 5, 2024, he was named to the 2024 All-UFL team, which means he was one of the best players in the league that year. He re-signed with the Defenders in October 2024.
