Charles Alexander "Chaz" Chambliss (born October 25, 2002) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Early life

Chambliss attended Carrollton High School in

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. He was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play

for the

offers from schools such as Alabama, LSU, Tennessee, Clemson, Florida State, Notre Dame, Ohio State.

College career

In his first three seasons from 2021 to 2023, Chambliss appeared in 40 games, where he totaled 46 tackles with eight being for a loss, two and a half sacks, three pass deflections, and an interception, while also winning two national championships in 2021 and 2022. In week 7 of the 2024 season, he recorded three tackles with one going for a loss in a win over

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. In week 10, Chambliss notched six tackles, with two and a half being for a loss, and two sacks in a win over

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, and was named the Co-SEC defensive player of the week.

Professional career

Chambliss signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2025.

References

External links

Minnesota Vikings bioGeorgia Bulldogs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Chambliss, Chaz 2002 births Living people Players of American football from Carrollton, Georgia American football linebackers Georgia Bulldogs football players Minnesota Vikings players