John Chiles facts for kids
Chiles (7) with Colt McCoy before the Red River Shootout in 2007
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
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| Born: | October 9, 1988 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Mansfield (TX) Summit |
| College: | Texas |
| Undrafted: | 2011 |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
| Player stats at CFL.ca (archive) | |
| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |
John Chiles (born October 9, 1988) is an American former professional football player. He played as a wide receiver. After college, he was signed by the New Orleans Saints in 2011. This means he joined the team without being chosen in the main player draft.
Chiles also played for several other teams during his career. These included the St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Sharks, Toronto Argonauts, Chicago Bears, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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Meet John Chiles: Football Star
John Chiles was a talented football player known for his skills as a wide receiver. He played at a high level in both college and professional leagues. His journey shows how hard work can lead to playing for many different teams.
Growing Up and High School Football
John Chiles grew up in Dallas, Texas. He went to Mansfield Summit High School in Arlington, Texas. There, he was coached by Kyle Geller. John was a very good student and athlete. He was named an All-American in high school football. He also won the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for his district twice.
During his three years as a starter, John played both quarterback and wide receiver. In his last two years of high school, he gained over 2,000 yards passing. He also had nearly 700 yards receiving and over 1,200 yards rushing. His amazing performance earned him an invitation to the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. This is a special game for the best high school players.
Experts like ESPN and Athlon Sports recognized John as a top recruit. Besides football, he also played basketball for three years and competed in track and field for two years.
College Days at the University of Texas
After high school, John Chiles went to the University of Texas. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns for four years. While there, he changed his main position from quarterback to wide receiver. This change happened during the team's spring game in 2009.
Playing Professional Football
John Chiles had a professional football career that spanned several leagues. He played in the NFL, the CFL, and the AFL.
Starting with the Saints and Rams
In 2011, John Chiles signed with the New Orleans Saints. This happened after a player lockout ended that year. However, he was later released by the team in August. Later that year, in November 2011, he joined the practice squad for the St. Louis Rams.
Adventures in Canadian Football
John Chiles also played in the Canadian Football League. On May 10, 2013, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts. He played for them for two seasons. Later in his career, in 2016, he signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was released by them in August of that year. Soon after, in September 2016, he signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Back in the NFL with the Bears
On January 27, 2015, John Chiles signed a contract with the Chicago Bears. This was a "reserve/future" contract, meaning he would join the team later. However, he was waived by the team in August 2015 due to an injury.
