Chris Rumph II facts for kids
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Rumph with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021
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| No. 94 – Los Angeles Chargers | |||||||
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | October 19, 1998 Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 244 lb (111 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Bucholtz (Gainesville, Florida) | ||||||
| College: | Duke (2017–2020) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2021 / Round: 4 / Pick: 118 | ||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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Chris Rumph II (born October 19, 1998) is an American professional football player. He plays as a linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football at Duke University. The Chargers picked him in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft.
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Early Life and High School Football
Chris Rumph II moved around a lot when he was younger. This was because his dad was a football coach. He moved to Gainesville, Florida before his sophomore year of high school. There, he went to Buchholz High School.
During his senior year, Chris was a standout player. He was named first-team All-State. This means he was one of the best players in the entire state. He also earned the "Big School Player of the Year" award. This award came from The Gainesville Sun newspaper. In that amazing season, he made 105 tackles. He also had 23 tackles for loss and 18 sacks. These are plays where he stopped the opposing team from gaining yards. Chris also blocked two punts, caught one interception, and recovered two fumbles. After high school, he decided to play college football at Duke University.
College Career at Duke
Chris Rumph II started his college football journey at Duke University. In his first year, he was "redshirted." This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. This allowed him to train and get stronger without using a year of his college eligibility.
As a redshirt freshman, he showed great promise. He made 25 tackles and had 8 tackles for loss. He also recorded 3 sacks. USA Today named him a freshman All-American. This means he was recognized as one of the best first-year players in the country. In his next season, he continued to excel. He made 47 tackles and had 13.5 tackles for loss. He also had 6.5 sacks. He was named third-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The ACC is a major college sports league.
Professional Career with the Chargers
In 2021, Chris Rumph II was chosen by the Los Angeles Chargers. They picked him in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft. This was the 118th overall pick in the draft. On May 18, 2021, Chris officially signed his first professional contract. It was a four-year deal with the Chargers.
Like many athletes, Chris has faced some challenges. In November 2023, he was placed on injured reserve. This means he couldn't play due to a fractured foot. He was also placed on injured reserve in August 2024, which ended his season.
Personal Life
Chris Rumph II comes from a football family. His father, also named Chris Rumph, was a college linebacker. He played for the South Carolina Gamecocks. Chris's dad has also had a long career as a football coach. He has coached at both college and professional levels. Currently, he is the defensive line coach for the Clemson Tigers.
