Aleous Chambers

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-0
Weight:
220
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Tampa, FL
High School:
Hillsborough HS

A versatile athlete who spent Spring, 2000 at defensive end, after working at both linebacker and fullback previously...Saw first collegiate action in final six games of 1999 after a two year buildup of initial collegiate action...After a disappointing ruling from NCAA Clearinghouse ended his Fall, 1997 practices, he returned to the team for Spring, 1998 practice sessions, while he remained enrolled at USF throughout that entire timeframe...Was eligible to compete in 1998, but chose to redshirt.

1999: Played in final six games of the season on special teams and as a backup fullback...Had one carry for one yard vs. Liberty (Oct. 28).

PREP All-State, All-County and Hillsborough County Defensive Player of the Year... 132 career tackles and 15 sacks...Outstanding pass rusher...One of Hillsborough County's finest athletes...Key ingredient on 1996 team that reached state championship game...77 tackles and six sacks as a senior...Had 790 rushing yards from fullback position..A vocal leader, he is said to delivered a passionate speech at halftime of an early season game that turned Hillsborough's season around..Also an outstanding sprinter in track with conference and district championships in the 100, 200 and 400...Coached by Earl Garcia...Recruited heavily by Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Michigan State, Boston College and Kentucky, among others.

PERSONAL - Born February 4, 1979 in Tampa...Given name is A1eous Marshall Chambers...Son of Clara B. Williams and the grandson of Magnora and Leroy Chambers, who helped raise him ...Enjoys working out and collecting football cards.