Chris Conlin

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Chris Conlin
Date of birth June 7, 1965 (age 41)
Place of birth Flag of United States Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Height ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight 290 lb (132 kg)
Position(s) OL
College Penn State
NFL Draft 1987 / Round 5
Career Highlights
Stats
Statistics
Team(s)
1987-1989
1990-1991
Miami Dolphins
Indianapolis Colts

Christopher Howard Conlin (born June 7, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an assistant coach in the Arena Football League. He was a professional American football player and collegiate All-American offensive tackle at Penn State University.

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[edit] Coaching

Conlin is currently the line coach for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League, where he produced a #1-ranked rushing defense and #2-ranked scoring defense in 2000. He also served on the coaching staff of the Florida Bobcats in 1996 and 1999 and the New Jersey Red Dogs in 1997.

[edit] NFL and Arena League

Chosen by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 1987 NFL Draft, Conlin played 5 injury-plagued seasons in the NFL, three with the Dolphins (1987-89) and two with the Indianapolis Colts (90-92) before arriving in the Arena League, first with the 1993 Miami Hooters and the 1994 Massachusetts Marauders. He would win an ArenaBowl championship with the Tampa Bay Storm in 1995.

[edit] College

Conlin was a three-year starter at Penn State and earned All-America honors in 1986 as a member of the national championship team that defeated Miami, 14-10, in the Fiesta Bowl. He was one of eight finalists for the Outland Trophy that season.

[edit] Personal

Conlin lives in Davie, Florida. He is an alumnus of Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.