Chuck Weatherspoon facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | July 31, 1968 Hinesville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 229 lb (104 kg) |
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| High school: | La Habra (La Habra, California) |
| College: | Houston |
| NFL Draft: | 1991 / Round: 9 / Pick: 242 |
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Johnny "Chuck" Weatherspoon, Jr. was born on July 31, 1968. He is a former American football player. He played as a running back, which is a player who runs with the ball. Chuck played one season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This team is part of the National Football League (NFL).
The Philadelphia Eagles chose him in the 1991 NFL draft. This is when professional teams pick new players. Weatherspoon also played college football at the University of Houston. Later, he joined the Fort Worth Cavalry in the Arena Football League (AFL).
Early Life and High School
Chuck Weatherspoon grew up in La Habra, California. He went to La Habra High School there.
College Football Star
Weatherspoon played college football for the Houston Cougars. He was with the team from 1987 to 1990. During his time, he ran for 3,247 yards. He also scored 27 touchdowns. A touchdown is worth points in football.
He also caught the ball 117 times. From these catches, he gained 1,375 yards. He scored eight touchdowns from catching the ball.
Chuck was very good at running with the ball. In 1988, he led all college players in yards per run. He averaged 8.5 yards each time he ran. In 1989, he did it again, averaging 9.6 yards per run. His college career average of 8.2 yards per run is one of the best ever.
Playing Professionally
The Philadelphia Eagles picked Chuck Weatherspoon in the 1991 NFL draft. He was the 242nd player chosen overall. After the draft, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played in four games for them in the 1991 season.
In 1994, Weatherspoon played for the Fort Worth Cavalry. This team was part of the Arena Football League.
