Chris Worley
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||
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| Born: | September 15, 1995 Cleveland, Ohio | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio) | ||||||||||
| College: | Ohio State | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2018 | ||||||||||
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Chris Worley (born September 15, 1995) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Ohio State.
Early life and high school[edit]
Worley was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and attended Glenville High School. He played safety for the Tarblooders under coach Ted Ginn Sr. and registered 161 total tackles, 13 sacks, eight interceptions and seven forced fumbles over four years.[1] As a senior, Worley was named first-team All-State after recording 89 tackles with nine sacks, five interceptions returned for touchdowns and five forced fumbles.[2] Ranked the 20th overall prospect in Ohio by 247Sports.com and 25th overall by ESPN, Worley committed to Ohio State over offers from Arkansas, Georgia Tech, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Michigan State, Illinois and Cincinnati.[3]
College career[edit]
Worley played four seasons for the Buckeyes, appearing in 50 games and starting 24 at three different linebacker positions. As a freshman, Worley played in 14 games (one start) as the Buckeyes went on to win the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship.[4] As a junior, he recorded 70 tackles, with 4.5 tackles for loss, a forced fumble and an interception and was named honorable mention All-Big Ten. Worley missed three games of his senior season due to a foot injury but still accumulated 56 tackles. Over the course of his collegiate career, Worley made 154 tackles (11 for loss), two sacks, and six pass breakups.[5]
Professional career[edit]
Cincinnati Bengals[edit]
Worley signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018.[6] Worley was among the final cuts at the end of training camp and was subsequently re-signed by the Bengals to their practice squad on September 3, 2018.[7] Worley was promoted to the Bengals' active roster on December 18, 2018 for the final two games of the season.[8] Worley made his NFL debut on December 23, 2018 in a 26–18 loss to the Cleveland Browns.[9] Worley appeared in two games with two tackles in his rookie season.[10]
On July 30, 2019, Worley was waived by the Bengals.[11]
Seattle Seahawks[edit]
On August 6, 2019, Worley was signed by the Seattle Seahawks, but was waived four days later.[12][13]
Philadelphia Eagles[edit]
On August 19, 2019, Worley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[14] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[15]
References[edit]
- ^ Lockhart, Charlie (March 24, 2017). "Chris Worley's Path to Becoming Man in the Middle for Ohio State". ScarletAndGame.com. FanSided. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ "Ohio State's Class Of 2013 Recruits In Football". Cleveland.CBSLocal.com. Associated Press. February 6, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ "Better Know a Buckeye: Christopher Worley". ElevenWarriors.com. July 3, 2013. Retrieved June 30, 2019.
- ^ Wasserman, Ari (November 10, 2015). "Stuck behind Darron Lee: Chris Worley is one of many potential Ohio State stars waiting patiently for their time". Cleveland.com. Cleveland Plain Dealer. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ Gray, Colin (April 28, 2018). "Football: Ohio State linebacker Chris Worley signs with Cincinnati Bengals as undrafted free agent". The Lantern. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ Roling, Chris (April 28, 2018). "Bengals sign Ohio State undrafted free agent Chris Worley". Bengals Wire. USAToday.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ Biddle, Dave (September 3, 2018). "Chris Worley signed to Bengals' practice squad". 247Sports.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ Roling, Chris (December 19, 2018). "Ohio State's Chris Worley promoted, has chance to impress Bengals as season concludes". Bengals Wire. USAToday.com. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ Wright, Branson (December 19, 2018). "Bengals praise Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield: 'He was just slinging it'". Cleveland.com. The Plain Dealer. Retrieved December 20, 2018.
- ^ Sheeran, John (February 25, 2019). "Bengals 2018 Rookie Review". CincyJungle.com. SB Nation. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Bengals Sign CB Tony Lippett, Waive LB Chris Worley". Bengals.com. July 30, 2019.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 6, 2019). "Seahawks Sign LB Chris Worley; Waive WR Nyqwan Murray". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 10, 2019). "Seahawks Sign QB J.T. Barrett & LB Juwon Young; Waive SS Marwin Evans & LB Chris Worley". Seahawks.com.
- ^ "Eagles sign linebacker Chris Worley". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 19, 2019.
- ^ "Eagles announce first wave of roster moves as team works toward 53-player limit". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.