Chris Claiborne

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Chris Claiborne
Date of birth July 26, 1978
Place of birth San Diego, California
Position(s) LB
College Southern California
NFL Draft 1999 / Round 1/ Pick 9
Statistics
Team(s)
1999-2002
2003-2004
2005
2006-
Detroit Lions
Minnesota Vikings
St. Louis Rams
New York Giants

Christopher Ashone Claiborne (born July 26, 1978 in San Diego) was a first-team All American graduate of the University of Southern California.

[edit] Professional Career

Chris Claiborne is a linebacker/defensive end in the National Football League. Claiborne currently is a free agent. Previously, he played for the Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Rams, and the New York Giants.

[edit] College Career

Claiborne is the only Trojan to have won the Dick Butkus Award as the nation's best college linebacker.

[edit] High school career

Claiborne attended John W. North High School in Riverside, California, and was a letterman in both football and basketball. In football, he won All-State honors at both running back and linebacker as a senior. Chris Claiborne graduated from J.W. North High School in 1996.