- Chris Floyd (American football)
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Chris Floyd Position(s)
FullbackJersey #(s)
37Born June 23, 1975
Detroit, MichiganCareer information Year(s) 1998–2000 NFL Draft 1998 / Round: 3 / Pick: 81 College Michigan Professional teams Career stats Rushing Yards 33 Average 2.4 Touchdowns 0 Stats at NFL.com Career highlights and awards - N/A
Christopher Michael "Chris" Floyd (born June 23, 1975) is a retired American football fullback who played in the National Football League for the New England Patriots and the Cleveland Browns. He had previously played for the Michigan Wolverines football team where in the 1997 NCAA Division I-A football season, his final year at Michigan, they won a National Championship. Chris attended Cooley High School in Detroit.
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College
In four years at Michigan, he totaled 623 yards rushing on 148 carries and added 125 yards receiving on 14 receptions. As a fullback he did not carry the ball frequently and only totaled more than 10 carries in two ball games.[1] In the 1997 championship season, he was the blocking back for rushing leader Chris Howard and freshman Anthony Thomas. He also protected 1997 starting quarterback Brian Griese. The undefeated 12-0 1997 Michigan Wolverines football team emphasized defense behind 1997 Heisman Trophy winning defensive back Charles Woodson.
Professional career
Floyd had modest professional totals of 33 yards rushing on 14 carries and 43 yards receiving on 4 receptions.
References
- ^ "Michigan Football Statistic Archive Query Page". Regents of the University of Michigan. 2003. http://stats.ath.umich.edu/football/footstart.php.
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1997 Michigan Wolverines football—AP national champions Jeff Backus | Tom Brady | David Brandt | Mark Campbell | Scott Dreisbach | Jay Feely | Chris Floyd | Ian Gold | Brian Griese | James Hall | Tommy Hendricks | Chris Howard | Steve Hutchinson | Jon Jansen | Dhani Jones | Marcus Knight | Marcus Ray | Rob Renes | Russell Shaw | Aaron Shea | Glen Steele | Tai Streets | Sam Sword | Anthony Thomas | Jerame Tuman | Andre Weathers | Clarence Williams | Josh Williams | Maurice Williams | Charles Woodson
Head coach: Lloyd Carr
Assistant coaches: Vance Bedford | Mike DeBord | Jim Herrmann | Brady Hoke | Fred Jackson | Terry Malone | Stan ParrishCategories:- 1975 births
- American football running backs
- Cleveland Browns players
- Michigan Wolverines football players
- New England Patriots players
- Living people
- People from Detroit, Michigan
- Players of American football from Michigan
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