Jason Chorak
Jason Chorak (born September 23, 1974) is a former All-American American football linebacker.
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||
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| Born: | September 23, 1974 Vashon, Washington, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 256 lb (116 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Vashon (WA) | ||
| College: | Washington | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1998 / Round: 7 / Pick: 236 | ||
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Collegiate career
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).
NFL career
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.
Post NFL Career
He played for the XFL's Chicago Enforcers. [2]
Chorak is of Croat origin.[3] His parents are Croatian immigrants.[4]
References
- "1998 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
- Seattlepi.com Where Are They Now: Jason Chorak
- Croatian Chronicle Network 35 Pacific Northwest Croatian Athletes
- Washington's Wild-man Linebacker Sports Illustrated