#12 Chris Rowland

#12 Chris Rowland

DE – 29– 6-3- 247

Nolensville, TN – Tennessee State

• In 2024 UFL season, had a breakout season as a kick returner, with 45 returns for 1,226 yards, earning All-UFL honors.
• Was also an integral part of the team’s offense with 20 receptions for 262 yards and three touchdowns.
• Finished the regular season with a league-high 1,655 all-purpose yards. 
• Began his spring career with the Philadelphia Stars in the legacy USFL, spending two seasons with the team. In 2022, he was a part of a Stars unit that made a Championship run, posting 215 yards and a touchdown.
• At Tennessee State broke the HBCU record for most single-season receptions which was held previously by NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.
•  Also earned first-team all-conference as both a receiver and returner as well as the Deacon Jones Trophy for the best HBCU football player.