22 Facts About Chris Culliver

Christopher LaBarren Culliver II was born on August 17,1988 and is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League.

Chris Culliver was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft.

Chris Culliver played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Chris Culliver graduated from Garner Magnet High School of Garner, North Carolina in 2007.

Chris Culliver did not play football until his sophomore year.

Chris Culliver produced 127 tackles, seven sacks, and two interceptions as a junior.

Chris Culliver accounted for over 270 tackles in his final two seasons at Garner.

Chris Culliver was the MVP for the East squad in the Offense-Defense All-Star Game after catching three passes for 97 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown reception.

Chris Culliver posted a personal-best time of 10.69 seconds in the 100-meter dash at the 2007 USATF Jr.

Chris Culliver took second in the 55-meter dash at the 2007 4A NCHSAA Indoor State Championship at 6.45, but posted a PR of 6.08 seconds at the Clayton HS Last Chance Meet.

Chris Culliver was rated a four-star prospect and the No 13 safety in the country by Scout.

Chris Culliver was rated the 37th-best defensive back in the nation and the seventh-best player in the state of North Carolina by SuperPrep.

Chris Culliver chose to attend the University of South Carolina over the University of Florida and North Carolina State University.

At South Carolina, Chris Culliver majored in sport and entertainment management and played on the South Carolina Gamecocks football team from 2007 to 2010.

Chris Culliver became the starting free safety in addition to kick returner in 2008.

In February 2009, Chris Culliver almost died from complications following routine shoulder surgery.

Chris Culliver returned for his junior season with 12 starts and was the team's third top tackler with 62 and returned 26 kickoffs for 585 yards.

Chris Culliver had a tough game after being targeted often by Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco.

Chris Culliver later apologized for his "ugly comments" that were "not what I feel in my heart".

Chris Culliver would undergo surgery and would miss the entire 2013 season.

On March 13,2015, Chris Culliver signed a four-year contract with the Washington Redskins.

Chris Culliver was placed on injured reserve on September 2,2017.