Chris Slade (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive ends coach | ||||||||
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| Born: | January 30, 1971 Newport News, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Yorktown (VA) Tabb | ||||||||
| College: | Virginia (1989–1992) | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1993 / Round: 2 / Pick: 31 | ||||||||
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Christopher Carroll Slade (born January 30, 1971) is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. Chris Slade was also a standout college player for the Virginia Cavaliers, where he earned top honors. After his playing career, he became a football coach. He is currently an assistant coach at the University of Virginia.
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About Chris Slade's Life
Chris Slade was born in Newport News, Virginia. He went to Tabb High School in Yorktown, Virginia. There, he played for the Tabb Tigers high school football team. Later in his life, he became a head football coach at Pace Academy from 2013 to 2021. Chris Slade has two children.
Chris Slade's College Football Career
Chris Slade played college football at the University of Virginia. He was on the Cavaliers team from 1989 to 1992. During his time there, he was recognized as one of the best college players in the country. He earned "All-American" honors in both 1991 and 1992. Chris Slade still holds a special record in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He has the most career sacks in ACC history, with 40 sacks. A sack happens when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback behind the line of scrimmage.
Chris Slade's Professional Football Career
The New England Patriots picked Chris Slade in the second round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He was the 31st player chosen overall. He played for the Patriots from 1993 to 2000. For his last professional season in 2001, he played for the Carolina Panthers.
During his nine years in the NFL, Chris Slade played in 142 games. He started 108 of those games. He made 665 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's players many times. He also had 53.5 quarterback sacks and forced 16 fumbles. A forced fumble is when a defensive player knocks the ball out of an opponent's hands. He also scored two touchdowns during his career. In 1997, he was chosen for the Pro Bowl, which is a special game for the best players in the NFL.
Chris Slade's Coaching Career
After his playing days, Chris Slade became a football coach. He was the head football coach at Pace Academy in Atlanta. His team at Pace Academy won the Georgia High School football Championship in 2015. He left Pace Academy in December 2021. In January 2022, Chris Slade was announced as an assistant coach at the University of Virginia. He now coaches the defensive ends for the Virginia Cavaliers under head coach Tony Elliott.
