Chris Avery first attended Holmes Community College, where was named a JUCO All-American in each of his two seasons before transferring to Kentucky State in 1999.
15 Facts About Chris Avery
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Chris Avery was named a Division II All-American and named to the All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference team at Kentucky State in 1999 after recording 32 tackles and four sacks.
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Chris Avery played one season with the Norfolk Nighthawks of af2.
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Chris Avery ranked as the team's second-leading rusher with 13 carries for 55 yards and two touchdowns in eight games along with eight tackles, one sack, one blocked field goal attempt and two forced fumbles.
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Chris Avery then attended training camp with the Dallas Cowboys, but did not make the team.
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The next year, Chris Avery was selected in the eighth round of the 2001 NFL Europa draft by the Barcelona Dragons.
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Chris Avery led the team with 166 rushing yards, fifth in the league.
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Chris Avery rushed for a season- and career-high 71 yards against the Dallas Desperados, and his 40-yard run was the longest of the season by any Grand Rapids player.
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Chris Avery recorded 26.5 tackles and 2.5 sacks on defense, and scored eight touchdowns.
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Chris Avery recorded 31 tackles, and was named the team's Ironman of the Year.
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Chris Avery scored a career-high four rushing touchdowns in week 11 against the Las Vegas Gladiators.
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Chris Avery moved into 13th place all-time in rushing yards during a game in Dallas on April 15,2006, when he rushed for 12 yards to pass Lincoln Coleman's 736 yards.
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Chris Avery missed the entire 2007 season after suffering a knee injury on the first day of training camp.
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Chris Avery joined the Kansas City Brigade for the 2008 season where he was the back-up fullback, starting Mac Linebacker and was the teams long snapper.
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Chris Avery was waived by the Brigade on September 15,2008.