Chris Orr (American football)

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Chris Orr
Free agent
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1997-06-17) June 17, 1997 (age 24)
DeSoto, Texas
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:DeSoto High School (DeSoto, Texas)
College:Wisconsin
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Chris Orr (born June 17, 1997) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent and Wisconsin Director of Player Development. He played for the Wisconsin Badgers in college and for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.

Early years[]

During his career at DeSoto High School, Orr had 374 total tackles, 13 forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and three defensive TDs.[1]

College career[]

During his first season with Wisconsin, Orr played in 10 games and made 6 starts. In those games, he registered 46 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, and had 0.5 sacks.[2] During his second season with Wisconsin, Orr appeared in 1 game and made one start, but he suffered a season-ending torn ACL on his first defensive snap of the season.[2] During his third season with Wisconsin, Orr played in 12 games and made 8 starts. In those games, he made 36 total tackles, 3 tackles for loss, had 2 sacks, and had 1 interception.[2] During his junior season at Wisconsin, Orr played in all 13 games and made 1 start. In those games, he had 27 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 interception. He also won the team's Special Teams Player of the Year award during this season.[2]

During his senior season at Wisconsin, Orr played in and started all 14 games. In those games, as a team captain, he had 78 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and 11.5 sacks. He also had 8 quarterback hurries, broke up 5 passes and forced 2 fumbles. His 11.5 sacks during this season were the most in a season by an inside/middle linebacker in school history, and he helped lead his team to a single-season school record 51 sacks as a team.[2]

Professional career[]

Orr went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft. On April 30, 2020, Orr was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent.[3] He was waived on September 5, 2020,[4] and signed to the practice squad the next day.[5] He was elevated to the active roster on October 3 and November 14 for the team's weeks 4 and 10 games against the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[6][7] He was signed to the active roster on November 21, 2020.[8] Orr was waived on December 12, 2020,[9] and re-signed to the practice squad three days later.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Panthers on January 4, 2021.[11] He was waived on May 24, 2021.[12]

Coaching Career[]

Orr was named Wisconsin’s Director of Player Development. [13]

References[]

  1. ^ "Chris Orr High School Football Stats DeSoto (DeSoto, TX)". Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Chris Orr, Football, Wisconsin Badgers". uwbadgers.com. April 27, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Hamm, Drew (April 25, 2020). "NFL Draft 2020: Chris Orr signs with Carolina Panthers as UDFA". buckys5thquarter.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  4. ^ Simmons, Myles (September 5, 2020). "Panthers reduce roster to 53 players". Panthers.com.
  5. ^ Panthers announce initial practice squad, Panthers
  6. ^ Simmons, Myles (October 3, 2020). "Panthers activate Eli Apple from reserve/injured list". Panthers.com. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  7. ^ "Carolina calls on three". FantasyGuru.com. November 14, 2020. Retrieved December 23, 2020.
  8. ^ "Panthers make roster moves prior to Week 11". Panthers.com. November 21, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  9. ^ Bryan, Will (December 12, 2020). "Panthers activate linebacker Adarius Taylor from reserve/injured list". Panthers.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  10. ^ Bryan, Will [@Pantherstatsguy] (December 15, 2020). "#Panthers have released K Lirim Hajrullahu and signed LB Chris Orr back to practice squad. Also activated DT Bruce Hector from practice squad/COVID-19 list" (Tweet). Retrieved February 1, 2021 – via Twitter.
  11. ^ Bryan, Will (January 4, 2021). "Panthers sign 14 players to reserve future contracts for 2021". Panthers.com.
  12. ^ "Panthers sign former Jaguars DT Caraun Reid, release LB Chris Orr". pantherswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
  13. ^ "Lucas: His role has changed, but Orr's impact on Badgers continues". Wisconsin Football.
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