Donald Chumley Explained

Donald Chumley
Birth Date:14 March 1962
Birth Place:Hamburg, West Germany
Import:yes
Position1:Defensive tackle
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:265
College:Georgia
High School:Garden City (GA) Groves
Nfldraftedyear:1985
Nfldraftedround:12
Nfldraftedpick:336
Coaching Years1:2005–present
Coaching Team1:Savannah Christian Raiders (HC)
Playing Team1:San Francisco 49ers
Playing Team2:Calgary Stampeders
Career Footnotes:*Offseason or practice roster only
Nfl:2511480

Donald Chumley (born March 14, 1962) is a former American football defensive tackle who played one season with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) in the 12th round of the 1985 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at the University of Georgia and attended Groves High School in Garden City, Georgia.[2]

Professional career

Chumley was selected by the San Francisco 49ers of the NFL with the final pick in the 1985 NFL Draft, earning him the title of Mr. Irrelevant.[3] He signed with the CFL's Calgary Stampeders in September 1985 after being released by the 49ers.[4]

Coaching career

Chumley became head coach of the Savannah Christian Raiders of Savannah, Georgia in 2005.[2] He left after the 2016 season.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: April 26, 2020 . Tae Crowder joins Andrew Thomas on Giants, Donald Chumley as "Mr. Irrelevant" . October 9, 2023 . Dawg Sports . en.
  2. Web site: UGA's Lone "Lowsman" . patrickgarbin.blogspot.com . May 9, 2012 . January 1, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150101161137/http://patrickgarbin.blogspot.com/2012/05/ugas-lone-lowsman.html . January 1, 2015 .
  3. Web site: 1985 NFL Draft Listing . October 9, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Don Chumley . cflapedia.com . January 1, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150101160926/http://www.cflapedia.com/Players/c/chumley_don.htm . January 1, 2015 .
  5. Web site: Heath . Don . June 5, 2021 . Former Georgia Bulldog Donald Chumley of SEHS football honored with achievement award . 2023-10-09 . Savannah Morning News . en-US.