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Chris Rumph II

Rumph with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2021
No. 98 – New Orleans Saints
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1998-10-19) October 19, 1998 (age 26) Gainesville, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	Bucholtz (Gainesville, Florida)
College:	Duke (2017–2020)
NFL Draft:	2021 / Round: 4 / Pick: 118
Career history
Los Angeles Chargers (2021) New Orleans Saints (2025–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-ACC (2020) Third-team All-ACC (2019)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles: 39 Sacks: 3.0 Fumble recoveries: 1
Player stats at PFR

Chris Rumph II was born on October 19, 1998. He is an American professional football player. Chris plays as a linebacker for the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League (NFL).

He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils. Later, the Los Angeles Chargers picked him in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Chris Rumph's 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. Before his second year of high school, he moved to Gainesville, Florida. He then went to Buchholz High School.

In his senior year, Chris was a star player. He was named first-team All-State. The Gainesville Sun also called him the Big School Player of the Year. That year, he made 105 tackles and 18 sacks. He also blocked two punts and recovered two fumbles. Chris decided to play college football at Duke. He chose Duke over other schools like UCF and Vanderbilt.

Chris Rumph's College Football Career

Chris Rumph II started his college career at Duke. He "redshirted" his first year. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. This allowed him to train and get stronger.

In his first year playing, he made 25 tackles. He also had 3.0 sacks. USA Today named him a freshman All-American. In his next season, he made 47 tackles and 6.5 sacks. He was named third-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Chris Rumph's Professional Football Journey

Joining the Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers chose Chris Rumph II in the 2021 NFL draft. He was the 118th player picked overall. This happened in the fourth round of the draft. On May 18, 2021, Chris signed his first professional contract. It was a four-year deal with the Chargers.

In November 2023, Chris had a foot injury. He was placed on the injured reserve list. This meant he could not play for the rest of that season. In August 2024, he was again placed on injured reserve. This ended his 2024 season.

Playing for the New Orleans Saints

On April 28, 2025, Chris Rumph II signed a new contract. He joined the New Orleans Saints on a one-year deal. He is currently playing for the Saints.

Chris Rumph's Family Life

Chris Rumph II's father is also named Chris Rumph. His dad played linebacker at South Carolina. He has also been a football coach for many years. Currently, his father is a coach for the Clemson team.