Chad Kackert

Charles "Chad" Kackert

No. 44     Toronto Argonauts
Running back
Personal information
Date of birth: (1986-09-15) September 15, 1986
Place of birth: Simi Valley, California
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Weight: 201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Grace Brethren High School
College: New Hampshire
Undrafted in 2010
Debuted in 2011 for the Toronto Argonauts
Career history
Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) (2010)* Toronto Argonauts (CFL) (2011–present) *Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Grey Cup champion (2012) Grey Cup's Most Valuable Player (2012)
Stats at CFL.ca

Charles "Chad" Kackert (born September 15, 1986 in Simi Valley, California) is an American and Canadian football running back currently playing for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

Collegiate career

Kackert played for Grace Brethren High School in Simi Valley, California and at the University of New Hampshire.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Kackert signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted rookie following the 2010 NFL Draft and participated in training camp, but was released prior to the start of the season.

Toronto Argonauts

Kackert signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League on February 14, 2011. Partway through the 2012 CFL season the Argonauts released Cory Boyd , making Kackert the starting tailback. He would finish the season with 638 yards, 5 touchdowns and a rushing average of 6.3 yards per carry. On November 25, 2012, Kackert was named the Most Valuable Player of the 100th Grey Cup, where he helped the Argonauts defeat the Calgary Stampeders 35–22. Despite rumours that he might try and sign with a NFL team, Kackert resigned with the Argonauts at the start of free agency.

External links

• Chad Kackert at Toronto Argonauts official site