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]
Date of birth | March 14, 1962 |
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Place of birth | Hamburg, West Germany |
Career information | |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | DT |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 265 lb (120 kg) |
US college | Georgia |
High school | Garden City (GA) Groves |
NFL draft | 1985 / Round: 12 / Pick: 336 |
Career history | |
As coach | |
2005–present | Savannah Christian Raiders (HC) |
As player | |
1985 | San Francisco 49ers* |
1985 | Calgary Stampeders |
*Offseason or practice roster only | |
Career stats | |
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Professional career edit
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 edit
Chumley became head coach of the Savannah Christian Raiders of Savannah, Georgia in 2005.[2] He left after the 2016 season.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Tae Crowder joins Andrew Thomas on Giants, Donald Chumley as "Mr. Irrelevant"". Dawg Sports. April 26, 2020. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ a b "UGA's Lone "Lowsman"". patrickgarbin.blogspot.com. May 9, 2012. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
- ^ "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ "Don Chumley". cflapedia.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
- ^ Heath, Don (June 5, 2021). "Former Georgia Bulldog Donald Chumley of SEHS football honored with achievement award". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved October 9, 2023.