Chris Slade (American football)

Chris Slade
Virginia Cavaliers
TitleDefensive ends coach
Personal information
Born (1971-01-30) January 30, 1971
Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolYorktown (VA) Tabb
CollegeVirginia (1989–1992)
NFL draft1993: 2nd round, 31st overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Tackles664
Sacks53.5
Forced fumbles16
Touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Christopher Carroll Slade (born January 30, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers, and earned consensus All-American honors. A second-round pick in the 1993 NFL draft, he played professionally for the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers of the NFL. Slade was recognized as a Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro after the 1997 season. He is currently an assistant coach at Virginia.