Lamar A. Chapman (born November 6, 1976) is an American former professional

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who played two seasons with the

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of the

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(NFL). He was selected by the Browns in the fifth round of the

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after playing

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. He was also a member of the

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of the

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(CFL).

Early life

Lamar A. Chapman was born on November 6, 1976, in

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. He attended Liberal High School in Liberal.

College career

Chapman played

for the

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from 1995 to 1999. He was

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in 1995 and was a four-year

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from 1996 to 1999. He recorded one interception his redshirt freshman year in 1996. Champan returned 10 punts for 138 yards and one touchdown in 1997 and earned Coaches second-team All-Big 12 Conference honors. During the 1998 season, he totaled one interception, five punt returns for 78 yards, and one kick return for 27 yards while earning Coaches first-team All-Big 12 and Media second-team All-Big 12 recognition. As a senior in 1999, he returned five interceptions for 117 yards and one touchdown, ten punts for 61 yards, and three kicks for 52 yards, earning Coaches and Media first-team All-Big 12 honors.

Professional career

Chapman was selected by the

in the fifth round, with the 146th overall pick, of the

. He officially signed with the team on June 16. He played in seven games for the Browns during the 2000 season, recording 16 solo tackles, one interception, and two pass breakups. Chapman appeared in one game in 2001, posting two solo tackles, before being placed on injured reserve on September 19, 2001. He was placed on injured reserve again on August 5, 2002, and became a free agent after the 2002 season. Chapman dressed in four games for the

of the

in 2005, totaling 12 defensive tackles, two interceptions, and one pass breakup.

References

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