Chris Verhulst
{{Short description|American football player (born 1966)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Chris Verhulst
| number = 88, 86
| position = Tight end
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1966|5|16}}
| birth_place = Sacramento, California, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 249
| high_school = San Ramon (CA) California
| college = Chico State
| draftyear = 1988
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 130
| pastteams =
- Houston Oilers ({{NFL Year|1988|1989}})
- Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|1990}})
- San Diego Chargers ({{NFL Year|1992}})*
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 7
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 61
| pfr = VerhCh20
}}
Christopher Sean Verhulst (born May 16, 1966) is an American former professional football tight end. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and Denver Broncos.
Career
=Houston Oilers=
Verhulst was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the fifth round, with the 130th overall selection, of the 1988 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=1988 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1988/draft.htm |access-date=2023-09-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He made one appearance for Houston during his rookie campaign. In 1989, Verhulst played in all 16 games for the Oilers, including 2 starts, and logged 4 receptions for 48 yards.{{Cite web|title=Chris Verhulst Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/V/VerhCh20.htm|access-date=January 14, 2025|website=pro-football-reference.com|language=en}}
=Denver Broncos=
Verhulst spent the 1990 season with the Denver Broncos. He played in 11 games (including 1 start) and recorded 3 receptions for 13 scoreless yards.{{Cite web|title=Denver Broncos Greats… By The Numbers: #86|url=https://www.milehighreport.com/2011/6/27/2245584/denver-broncos-greats-by-the-numbers-86|access-date=January 14, 2025|website=milehighreport.com|language=en}} Verhulst was released by the Broncos as part of final roster cuts on August 20, 1991.{{Cite web|title=Transactions|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1991/08/21/sports/transactions-841391.html|access-date=January 14, 2025|website=The New York Times|language=en}}
=San Diego Chargers=
Verhulst joined the San Diego Chargers prior to the 1992 season, but retired from football after suffering a torn Achilles during a preseason contest.{{Cite web|title=Charlotte Verhulst Poised to Start for Women's Lacrosse, Living up to NFL Dad's Legacy|url=https://stonybrookathletics.com/news/2020/2/1/womens-lacrosse-charlotte-verhulst-poised-to-start-living-up-to-nfl-dads-legacy|access-date=January 14, 2025|website=stonybrookathletics.com|language=en}}
Personal life
References
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Category:Players of American football from Sacramento, California
Category:American football tight ends
Category:Chico State Wildcats football players
Category:Houston Oilers players
Category:Denver Broncos players
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