Scott Chandler (American football)
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Chandler with the Patriots in 2015
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | July 23, 1985 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Bedford, Texas | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Southlake (TX) Carroll | ||||||||
| College: | Iowa | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2007 / Round: 4 / Pick: 129 | ||||||||
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| Receptions: | 205 |
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| Receiving yards: | 2,379 |
| Receiving touchdowns: | 21 |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
William Scott Chandler (born July 23, 1985) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Iowa and was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He also played for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots. Chandler currently has a career threatening knee injury.
Chandler played in high school for Texas powerhouse Southlake Carroll. As a senior, he helped his team achieve an undefeated season (16–0 record) and the Class 5A Division II state title. He registered 68 catches for 1,203 yards and 18 touchdowns, while receiving All-district and honorable-mention All-state honors.
Chandler played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes from 2004-2006. In his first year, he recorded 24 catches for 324 yards and averaged 13.5 yards per catch with two touchdowns. After his freshman year, his production increased to 47 catches for 552 yards and two touchdowns.
As a junior, he was converted from wide receiver to tight end, while leading the team with 47 receptions for 552 yards and 2 touchdowns. In his last season he posted 46 receptions for 591 yards and 6 touchdowns. He left school ranked second in school history among tight ends with 117 catches for 1,476 yards.
Chandler was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round (129th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he played in only one game and didn't register any statistics. The next year, he was placed on the injured reserve list after hurting his toe in the final preseason game. He was waived on April 27, 2009.
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