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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Chris Slade is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He was born on January 30, 1971.
Before playing professionally, Slade was a star college football player for the Virginia Cavaliers. He was even named an All-American. The New England Patriots picked him in the second round of the 1993 NFL draft. He also played for the Carolina Panthers. In 1997, he was chosen for the Pro Bowl, which is a big honor for NFL players. Today, Chris Slade is an assistant coach at the University of Virginia.
Chris Slade's Early Life
Chris Slade was born in Newport News, Virginia. He went to Tabb High School in Yorktown, Virginia. While there, he played for the Tabb Tigers high school football team. He later became a football coach himself. He also has two children.
College Football Career
Chris Slade received a special athletic scholarship to attend the University of Virginia. He played for the Virginia Cavaliers from 1989 to 1992. His coach was George Welsh.
Slade was an amazing player in college. In both 1991 and 1992, he was recognized as a first-team All-American. This means he was one of the best college players in the country. He still holds a record in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for the most career sacks, with 40.
Playing in the NFL
The New England Patriots chose Chris Slade in the second round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He was the 31st player picked overall. He played for the Patriots from 1993 to 2000.
In his last professional season in 2001, he played for the Carolina Panthers. Over his nine years in the NFL, he played in 142 games. He started 108 of those games. Slade made 665 tackles and had 53.5 sacks. He also forced 16 fumbles, caught three interceptions, and scored two touchdowns.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Chris Slade became a football coach. He was the head football coach at Pace Academy in Atlanta. In 2015, his Pace Academy team won the AA Georgia High School football Championship. This was a big achievement for the team.
Slade left Pace Academy in December 2021. Soon after, in January 2022, he was announced as an assistant coach at the University of Virginia. He now coaches under head coach Tony Elliott, helping the next generation of football players.
