27 Facts About Chris Redman

Chris James Redman was born on July 7,1977 and is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for nine seasons.

Chris Redman played college football at the University of Louisville and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft.

Chris Redman played high school football at Louisville Male High School, where his father, Bob Chris Redman, was the veteran head coach.

Chris Redman helped lead the Bulldogs to the 1993 state championship in Class 4A.

Chris Redman was a two-time all-state quarterback and Parades National Player of the Year in 1994 after setting national high school records for most touchdown passes in a season and most touchdown passes in a half, the latter of which still has not been broken according to NFLHS.

Chris Redman then turned his attention to the Illinois, giving them a commitment based on the recruiting efforts of Illini offensive coordinator Greg Landry.

Illini head coach Lou Tepper ignited a controversy when he unexpectedly fired Landry the day after Chris Redman signed his letter of commitment.

The losses of Landry and Chris Redman damaged Tepper's reputation among fans and media.

That commitment lasted only a few months, as Chris Redman backed out based on concerns about the depth chart and distance from home.

Chris Redman completed his college career as the NCAA Division I-A career leader in passing completions and attempts.

Chris Redman threw 84 touchdown passes and 51 interceptions and still holds virtually every single game, single season and career passing record at the University of Louisville.

Chris Redman played in 10 games as a redshirt freshman in 1996, starting the final five, and earned Conference USA all-freshman honors after he threw for more than 1,700 yards.

In 1998, under the guidance of new offensive coordinator Bobby Petrino and new head coach John L Smith, Redman started 10 of 11 regular-season games as a junior and established Conference USA and Louisville season records for attempts, completions, yards and touchdowns despite missing a game because of a knee injury.

Chris Redman became the first quarterback in Division I-A history to complete more than 1,000 passes in a career, and he matched the I-A record for most seasons with at least 3,000 passing yards.

Chris Redman received the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, which is presented each year to the nation's top senior quarterback.

Chris Redman was the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year, guiding Louisville to seven come-from-behind wins and helping the Cardinals make their second consecutive bowl appearance.

Chris Redman was the third quarterback taken and one of the six drafted ahead of Tom Brady.

Chris Redman threw just 19 yards that year as he backed up Tony Banks and Trent Dilfer.

In 2001, despite Banks and Dilfer both leaving, Chris Redman did not play at all that year as veterans Elvis Grbac and Randall Cunningham took the snaps.

Chris Redman served as Baltimore's backup in 2003 after recovering from back surgery.

Chris Redman was then signed by the Tennessee Titans on August 23,2005, but was waived on September 4.

Chris Redman was signed by the Falcons on March 23,2007, after Atlanta traded backup quarterback Matt Schaub to the Houston Texans in exchange for two second-round picks and an agreement to switch first-round picks for the 2007 NFL Draft.

Chris Redman began fall practice as the third-string quarterback but moved to No 2 on the depth chart before Atlanta's first preseason game.

On September 18,2007, Chris Redman was moved to No 3 on the depth chart after the Falcons signed former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich.

Chris Redman had a disastrous Week 14, going 4 of 15 for 34 yards with two interceptions and a lost fumble against Tampa Bay, and had been the last QB to have a 0 passer rating for that game until Peyton Manning did it in 2015.

Chris Redman rebounded in his third start for the Falcons by completing 28 of 42 for a career-high 315 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in an overtime loss to Arizona.

In Week 12 of the 2009 season, filling in for the injured Matt Ryan and playing for the first time since December 30,2007, Chris Redman led the Falcons to a dramatic comeback win against the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers.