Chris Markey
| No. 28 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Running Back |
| Personal information | |
| Date of birth: | September 23, 1985 |
| Place of birth: | La Place, Louisiana |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | New Orleans (LA) Jesuit |
| College: | UCLA |
| Undrafted: | 2008 |
| Career history | |
|
|
| Career highlights and awards | |
|
|
Christopher Henry Markey (born September 23, 1985) was a running back for the UCLA Bruins football team from 2004 to 2007. He started in the 2006 and 2007 seasons, and also started briefly in the 2004 season after Maurice Jones-Drew was injured. He later played professionally in Europe for two seasons.
Chris was born to parents of African descent, who are products of Southeastern Louisiana. As an adolescent in Luling, Louisiana, Markey began playing several types of sports but often cites football as his main sport. Markey began his career in sports by joining the recreational teams.
At Jesuit High School in New Orleans, Louisiana, Markey lettered in three sports: Football, Basketball, and Track and Field. Markey earned numerous accolades and achievements during his years in high school. He was named District triple jump champion and was selected to the All-District team within a two-year span. Rated as the nation's No. 21 tailback by Tom Lemming, Markey was a Tom Lemming All-American and a four-star tailback prospect by Max Emfinger. Markey ranked No. 53 among running backs by rivals.com. In 2003, Markey was named Mr. Football in the state of Louisiana. In addition, he rushed for more yards than any player in the history of New Orleans prep football, totaling 2,837 rushing yards and 46 touchdowns as a senior. Markey also accounted for 3,504 all-purpose yards on 382 touches. Markey was named "Legend of the Game" by his high school alma mater, Jesuit High School of New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 7, 2012.
Sources:
As a true freshman, Markey ran for 350 yards and ranked seventh in the Pac-10 with the help of his 22.2 kickoff return average, which also placed him at third on the Bruin roster and 17th in the Conference. Markey's breakout performance came in a game against Oregon. Markey became the sixth true freshman of the season to start a game, opening in place of injured Maurice Jones-Drew. Markey rushed for a season-high 131 yards and led the Bruins with five receptions for 84 yards including his 23-yard kickoff return, Markey accounted for 238 all-purpose yards and his 29-yard run to the three-yard line immediately preceded Manuel White's touchdown that broke a 7-7 tie and his 50-yard catch and run set up White's second TD that gave UCLA a 21-3 lead. Markey was named the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts.
...
Wikipedia