Chaz Schilens

Chaz Schilens

Schilens during a game in Denver in December, 2009.
No. 81  Saskatchewan Roughriders
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Date of birth: November 7, 1985
Place of birth: Lancaster, California
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school: Highland
College: San Diego State
NFL draft: 2008 / Round: 7 / Pick: 226
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2012
Receptions: 100
Receiving Yards: 1,191
Touchdowns: 9
Stats at NFL.com

Chazeray Dijon "Chaz" Schilens (born Chazeray Dijon Simmons November 7, 1985)[1] is an American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played high school football at Highland High School in Palmdale, California, and college football at San Diego State.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Pre-draft measurables
Ht Wt 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP
6 ft 4 in 225 lb 4.33 s 4.25 s 6.84 s 43 in
All values from NFL Combine

Oakland Raiders

Entering Week 9 of the 2008 campaign, Schilens was named a starter, playing opposite Javon Walker. Schilens was also a factor in the outside blocking game, adding extra yardage on running plays with key blocks. In week 16, Schilens had his best game as a Raider, catching three passes for 52 yards including a 20-yard touchdown. He finished the 2008 campaign with 15 catches for 226 yards and two touchdowns.

Chaz broke the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot in August, 2009, but returned to action midway through the season and caught the game winning touchdown in an upset in Week 15 over the rival Denver Broncos.

In 2010, Schilens had another injury-plagued campaign, playing in only five games and catching five passes total.

New York Jets

Schilens grab helps beat the St. Louis Rams in 2012.

Schilens was signed by the New York Jets on March 16, 2012.[2] In Schilens' first game as a Jet, he caught one pass for 8 yards from Mark Sanchez. The Jets went on to win 48-28 over division rival Buffalo Bills.[3]

Detroit Lions

Schilens was signed by the Detroit Lions on July 24, 2013.[4] Schilens was released on August 23, 2013.[5]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On March 4, 2014 Schilens agreed to terms with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Chaz Schilens". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 19, 2014.
  2. ↑ Mehta, Manish (16 March 2012). "Jets sign free agent quarterback Drew Stanton and wide receiver Chaz Schilens". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 19 March 2012. Retrieved 16 March 2012.
  3. ↑ Kuriloff, Aaron. "Sanchez’s Touchdowns Eclipse Tebow’s Wildcat as Jets Best Bills". businessweek.com. businessweek. Retrieved 15 September 2012.
  4. ↑ Sessler, Marc (July 24, 2013). "Chaz Schilens signs with Detroit Lions for WR depth". NFL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2013.
  5. ↑ Twentyman, Tim (August 23, 2013). "Lions begin roster trim down to 75 with release of five players". detroitlions.com. Retrieved August 23, 2013.
  6. ↑ Roughriders add NFL experience, sign WR Schilens

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