Chris Slade (American football)

Tackles:	664
Sacks:	53.5
Forced fumbles:	16
Touchdowns:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Chris Slade
Virginia Cavaliers
Position:	Defensive ends coach
Personal information
Born:	January 30, 1971; Newport News, Virginia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	Yorktown (VA) Tabb
College:	Virginia (1989–1992)
NFL draft:	1993: 2nd round, 31st pick
Career history
As a player:
	New England Patriots (1993–2000); Carolina Panthers (2001);
As a coach:
	Pace Academy (2013–2021); Head coach; Virginia (2022–present); Defensive ends coach;
Career highlights and awards
	Second-team All-Pro (1997); Pro Bowl (1997); New England Patriots All-1990s Team; Consensus All-American (1992); Third-team All-American (1991); 2× First-team All-ACC (1990, 1992); Second-team All-ACC (1991); Virginia Cavaliers No. 85 retired;
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:
Tackles:	664
Sacks:	53.5
Forced fumbles:	16
Touchdowns:	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Christopher Carroll Slade (born January 30, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers, and earned consensus All-American honors. A second-round pick in the 1993 NFL draft, he played professionally for the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers of the NFL. Slade was recognized as a Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro after the 1997 season. He is currently an assistant coach at Virginia.