Chris Gaines (gridiron football) explained

Chris Gaines
Number:58
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:3 February 1965
Birth Place:Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:238
High School:Hermitage (TN) DuPont
College:Vanderbilt
Draftyear:1988
Draftround:5
Draftpick:120
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Pfr:G/GainCh20

Christopher Randall Gaines (born February 3, 1965) is a former American football linebacker who played one season with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL).

Playing career

He was drafted by the Phoenix Cardinals in the fifth round of the 1988 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Vanderbilt University and attended DuPont High School in Hermitage, Tennessee.[2] Gaines was also a member of the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

Post-playing career

He was also an assistant coach for the Argonauts and Vanderbilt Commodores after retiring from football due to osteoporosis.[3]

Gaines joined the Green Bay Packers as a scouting assistant in 2019. On July 24, 2022, Gaines was promoted to college scout.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1988 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-09-23 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: CHRIS GAINES . profootballarchives.com . December 2, 2014.
  3. Web site: Nashville native Chris Gaines turns into tackling machine at Vanderbilt . vucommodores.com . October 1, 2014 . December 2, 2014.
  4. Web site: Packers announce promotions in player personnel and football operations. 2023-05-24. packers.com. en.