Chris Hovan

Chris Hovan
Hovan with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2006
No. 99, 95
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born (1978-05-12) May 12, 1978
Rocky River, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight296 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Ignatius (Cleveland, Ohio)
CollegeBoston College
NFL draft2000: 1st round, 25th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles408
Sacks22
Forced fumbles2
Fumble recoveries8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Christopher James Hovan (born May 12, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Boston College Eagles. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2000 NFL draft and played for that team from 2000 to 2004.

Hovan then played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005 to 2009. He was also a member of the St. Louis Rams in 2010 but spent the entire season on injured reserve.