Jason Chorak

Jason Chorak
No. 93, 76, 72
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1974-09-23) September 23, 1974 (age 50)
Vashon, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Vashon
College:Washington
NFL draft:1998 / round: 7 / pick: 236
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jason Chorak (born September 23, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies, earning first-team All-American honors in 1996. He was selected in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL draft.

College career

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In 1996, he won the Washington Huskies' season award for the defensive L. Wait Rising Lineman Of Year, Pacific-10 Conference's Defensive Player of the Year and College Football All-America Team (by The Sporting News and Football News).

In 1996, he led the team with a single season record of 14.5 sacks and finished his career with 25.5 sacks (a career record that would hold up until 2009).

Professional career

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He was selected in the 1998 NFL draft by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round (236th overall) with a compensatory pick.[1] In 1998, he played for the Indianapolis Colts, contributing 1 sack and 3 tackles in 8 games. He also played for the XFL's Chicago Enforcers.[2]

Personal life

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Chorak is of Croat origin.[3] His parents are Croatian immigrants.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "1998 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  2. ^ Seattlepi.com Where Are They Now: Jason Chorak
  3. ^ Croatian Chronicle Network 35 Pacific Northwest Croatian Athletes
  4. ^ Washington's Wild-man Linebacker Sports Illustrated
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