Jason Chorak


Jason Chorak is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League. He played college football for the Washington Huskies, earning first-team College Football [All-America Team|All-American] honors in 1996. He was selected in the seventh round of the 1998 NFL draft.

College career

In 1996, he won the Washington Huskies' season award for the defensive L. Wait Rising Lineman Of Year, Pacific-10 Conference's football awards|Defensive Player of the Year] and 1996 [College Football All-America Team|College Football All-America Team].
In 1996, he led the team with a single season record of 14.5 sacks and finished his career with 25.5 sacks.

Professional career

He was selected in the 1998 NFL draft by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round with a compensatory pick. In 1998, he played for the Indianapolis Colts, contributing 1 sack and 3 tackles in 8 games. He also played for the XFL's Chicago Enforcers.

Personal life

Chorak is of Croat origin. His parents are Croatian immigrants.