Chris Naeole
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| Date of birth: December 25, 1974 | |
| Place of birth: Kailua, Hawaii | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 330 lb (150 kg) |
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| College: Colorado | |
| NFL Draft: 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10 | |
| Debuted in 1997 for the New Orleans Saints | |
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| Roster status: Injured Reserve | |
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Christopher Kealoha Naeole [nah-eh-OH-leh] (born December 25, 1974 in Kailua, Hawaii) is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints 10th overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado.
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[edit] Early years
Naeole attended Kahuku High School in Hawaii, and earned two letters in football and one in wrestling. In football, he was an All-America first-team selection by Prep Football Report, second-team accolades from Blue Chip Report, and honorable mention from USA Today as a senior. As a two-way tackle, he made 56 tackles, five sacks, eight passes deflected, four forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a senior. He was also twice named to the school’s honor roll.
[edit] College career
Naeole was a three-year starter at the University of Colorado at right guard, allowing only one sack. As a senior in 1996, named All-America first-team, All-Big 12 Conference first-team pick. Naeole was the recipient of the John Mack Award, given to team’s Most Outstanding Offensive Player. He graduated with a degree in sociology and 3.0 G.P.A.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] New Orleans Saints
Naeole was drafted in the 1997 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints. He played for the team through 2001.
[edit] Jacksonville Jaguars
Naeole was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent in 2002. In Week 8 of the 2007 season he suffered a torn quadriceps tendon and was placed on injured reserve. On March 3, 2008 he was released by the Jaguars. He was re-signed on September 17.
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