Antonio Chatman
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Height / weight | 1.73 m / 83 kg |
| Born | 12 Feb 1979 (47 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Number | 83 |
Antonio Chatman is an American former professional football wide receiver and punt returner who played in the National Football League (NFL), the Arena Football League (AFL), and the United Football League (UFL). While in the NFL, he has played with teams like the Green Bay Packers, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Francisco 49ers.
Player Profile, High School, and College Career
Antonio Tavaras Chatman was born on February 12, 1979, in Jackson, Alabama, USA. The receiver stands 173 cm tall, and played at a listed weight of 83 kg.He attended Susan Miller Dorsey High School in Los Angeles, California, where he showcased impressive athleticism. He went on to play college football for the University of Cincinnati Bearcats.
Professional Career
Chatman went undrafted in the 2002 NFL Draft but was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent. After spending the offseason with the team, he transitioned to the Arena Football League (AFL), joining the Chicago Rush. His explosive playmaking translated perfectly to the indoor game, and he earned Second-team All-Arena honors in 2003.His standout performance in the AFL earned him another shot at the NFL, leading to a contract with the Green Bay Packers. Chatman played in Green Bay from 2003 to 2005.
In 2006, he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, where he spent the next four seasons. With the Bengals, he continued to contribute on special teams and saw increased action in the passing game, catching a career-high 24 passes for 322 yards in 2007. Following his departure from Cincinnati, Chatman concluded his professional football career in 2010, playing for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the UFL.
He officially finished his NFL career with 114 receptions, 1,160 receiving yards, six receiving touchdowns, and an impressive 2,809 return yards with one return touchdown.