Jason Chorak

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Jason Chorak
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PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1974-09-23) September 23, 1974 (age 51)
Vashon, Washington, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolVashon
CollegeWashington
NFL draft1998: 7th round, 236th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Tackles3
Sacks1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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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. ^ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Configuration at line 2172: attempt to index field '?' (a nil value).
  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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