Chad Lemar Bumphis (born October 18, 1989) is an American

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coach and former professional

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. He is the

s coach for

Mississippi State University Mississippi State University for Agriculture and Applied Science, commonly known as Mississippi State University (MSU), is a Public university, public land-grant university, land-grant research university in Mississippi State, Mississippi, Un ...

, a position he has held since 2023. Bumphis was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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in 2013. He played

, where he holds the school record for career receiving touchdowns. He also held the school record for receiving yards until he was passed by Fred Ross.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

He was signed by the

on May 3, 2013. He was waived on August 31, 2013.

Denver Broncos

He was signed to the

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' practice squad on October 22, 2013. He was waived on November 28, 2013.

Jacksonville Jaguars

He was signed to the

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' practice squad on December 9, 2013. He was signed to the active roster at the conclusion of the 2013 regular season. The Jaguars released Bumphis on August 29, 2014.

Edmonton Eskimos

Bumphis was signed by the Edmonton Eskimos to their practice roster on October 9, 2014.

References

External links

Mississippi State Bulldogs player bioJacksonville Jaguars bioAustin Peay Governors profileMississippi State Bulldogs coaching profile
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