Christopher Michael Draft was born on February 26,1976 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
17 Facts About Chris Draft
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Chris Draft was an All-American in football and baseball at Kraemer Middle School and Valencia High School in Placentia, California.
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Chris Draft played running back and linebacker during his prep career.
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Chris Draft was an honors student and a member of the school's ASB Leadership organization.
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Chris Draft was a four-year letter winner and a three-year starter at inside linebacker at Stanford University.
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Chris Draft started his Cardinal career as a true freshman playing strong safety.
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Chris Draft graduated from Stanford with a degree in economics.
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Chris Draft was selected in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears and appeared in one game, was inactive for three contests and spent 12 games on the Bears practice squad.
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On 29 September 1999 Chris Draft was signed to practice squad by the 49ers, where he spent six contests before being signed to the active roster on 20 November 1999.
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Chris Draft saw action in seven games, mainly on special teams, for the San Francisco 49ers and notched seven special teams stops.
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Chris Draft played in 13 games with eight starts with the Falcons and registered 67 tackles, one sack and one special teams tackle.
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In 2001 Chris Draft played in 13 games with 10 starts at weakside linebacker and made 73 tackles, one pass deflection and three special teams stops.
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Chris Draft played in 14 games with 13 starts and posted 56 tackles, one forced fumble, one interception and three passes deflected.
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Chris Draft played in all 16 games with six starts in his first season with the Rams and registered 50 tackles including 1.0 sack.
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Chris Draft was released from the Rams on September 10,2009.
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Chris Draft registered 43 tackles and 1 interception on defense and added 5 stops on special teams.
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Chris Draft died of lung cancer on December 27,2011.