Undrafted: 1997 Rushing yards: 320 Weight 114 kg | College: No college Rushing attempts: 85 Height 1.83 m | |
Date of birth: (1972-09-07) September 7, 1972 (age 44) High school Stanhope El High School | ||
Robert Dewayne Chancey (born September 7, 1972) is a former American football fullback. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). Prior to his professional football career, he was drafted in the sixth round of the 1992 MLB Draft and spent several years playing minor league baseball.
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Professional baseball
Chancey played professional baseball prior to his NFL career. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 6th round of the 1992 MLB Draft. He spent two years playing for the Gulf Coast Orioles in the Orioles organization, and also played for the Beaumont Bullfrogs of the Texas–Louisiana League and the Kingsport Mets in the New York Mets organization.
Professional football
Although he did not play college football and had not played since high school, on August 26, 1997, Chancey was signed by the San Diego Chargers after he ran a 4.58 40-yard dash during his cousin, Antowain Smith's pro day.
In November 1997, he was promoted from the Chargers' practice squad, appearing in six games for the Chargers. On April 14, 1998 Chancey was re-signed by the Chargers. On July 24 he was released during the training camp. Five days later he was signed by the Chicago Bears where he appeared in all 16 games with one start. During the season he rushed the ball 29 times for 122 yards and scored two touchdowns. He also caught 11 passes for 102 yards, while also fumbling twice. He also returned two kickoffs for 18 yards. On September 5, 1999 he was waived by the Bears.
One month later he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. He appeared in three games, rushing the ball 14 times for 57 yards. On February 15, 2000, he was signed to an offer sheet by the Chargers. That season he appeared in four games, starting three. He rushed the ball 42 times for 141 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught one pass for six yards. He also attempted his only pass as a professional. He was cut by the Chargers on February 28, 2001.