Khari Samuel facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | October 14, 1976 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
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| High school: | Framingham (MA) |
| College: | UMass |
| NFL Draft: | 1999 / Round: 5 / Pick: 144 |
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Khari Iman Mitchell Samuel, born on October 14, 1976, is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). A linebacker is a defensive player who lines up behind the defensive line. Khari played for teams like the Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the UMass Minutemen.
College Football Star
Khari Samuel played high school football at Framingham High School in Framingham, Massachusetts. After high school, he decided to play college football at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
At UMass, Khari was a star player. He was named a first-team All-American in 1998. He also helped his team, the UMass Minutemen, win their first national championship in 1998. This was a huge achievement for the team!
Khari was known for making lots of tackles. He finished his college career as UMass's all-time leader in solo tackles. He made 328 solo tackles during his time there. He also ranked second in total tackles with 495.
Playing in the NFL
Chicago Bears
In 1999, Khari Samuel was chosen by the Chicago Bears in the NFL Draft. He was the 144th player picked overall. In his first year, he played in 13 games. He started one game as a linebacker. He also played on special teams, which are groups of players used for specific plays like kickoffs.
In 2000, Khari played in all 16 games for the Bears. He mostly played on special teams during this season. He started the 2001 season with the Bears but was released after just one game.
Detroit Lions
After leaving the Bears, Khari was quickly signed by the Detroit Lions. He played in nine games for the Lions, again mostly on special teams. At the end of the season, he was released from the team.
Houston Texans
In 2002, Khari Samuel signed a contract with the Houston Texans. He tried to make the team during their training camp. However, he was released by the Texans on August 31, 2002.
