Kam Chancellor

American football safety, Super Bowl champion

Kam Chancellor - American football safety, Super Bowl champion
Born

April 3rd, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a free safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Seattle Seahawks. Selected by the Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Contributed significantly to the team's success during his tenure, including during their victory in Super Bowl XLVIII against the Denver Broncos. Known for physical playing style and leadership on the field. Retired from professional football in 2018 after battling injuries.

Winning Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seahawks

Being a key member of the Legion of Boom defense

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