Johnny "Chuck" Weatherspoon, Jr. (born July 31, 1968) is a former

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who played one season with the

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of the

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(NFL). He was drafted by the

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in the ninth round of the

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. Weatherspoon played college football at the

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. He was also a member of the Fort Worth Cavalry of the

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(AFL).

Early years and college career

Weatherspoon attended La Habra High School in

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. He played for the

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of the

from 1987 to 1990. He recorded career totals of 3,247 yards and 27 touchdowns on 395 rushing attempts. He also accumulated 1,375 yards and eight touchdowns on 117 receptions. Weatherspoon led

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in rushing yards per attempt in 1988 with an 8.5 average and again led Division I-A with a 9.6 average in 1989. His career average of 8.2 yards per carry is tied with Darrell Henderson of Memphis as the best in college football history.

Professional career

Weatherspoon was selected by the

of the NFL in the ninth round with the 242nd pick in the

. He was subsequently signed as a free agent by the

and played in four games for the team during the 1991 season. He played for the Fort Worth Cavalry of the AFL in 1994.

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Early years and college career

Professional career

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