Chris Villarrial was born on June 9,1973 and is an American football coach and former player.
13 Facts About Chris Villarrial
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Chris Villarrial is the current head football coach at Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania.
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Chris Villarrial played professionally as an offensive guard with the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills in the National Football League for 11 seasons.
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Chris Villarrial played college football at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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Chris Villarrial played in the 1993 Division II national championship game, and received the Jim Langer Award for Best Lineman in Division II in 1996.
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Chris Villarrial had his college jersey No 75 retired by IUP.
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Chris Villarrial was drafted in the fifth round by Dave Wannstedt in April 1996.
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Chris Villarrial paved the way for a 1,000-yard rusher every season, blocked for Anthony Thomas, who was the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2001, and was a member of an offensive line that gave up the fewest sacks in the NFL in 2001, when the Bears advanced to the NFC Divisional Playoff Game.
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Chris Villarrial received the Golden Bear Award, which was given to the rookie who has perfect attendance in the weight room.
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Chris Villarrial, who played two seasons in Buffalo under coach Jauron, finished his NFL career with 148 starts.
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Chris Villarrial led the team to two district title games, and personally helped 13 players continue their playing careers at the collegiate level, while developing and implementing a successful strength and conditioning program.
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In late 2009, Chris Villarrial became head coach of the Saint Francis Red Flash football team.
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Chris Villarrial had previously served as the offensive coordinator for one season.