Dorados Assigned Former NFL No. 1 Pick
Published on May 4, 2006 under arenafootball2 (af2)
Rio Grande Valley Dorados News Release
Hidalgo, Texas. - The Rio Grande Valley Dorados of arenafootball2 (af2) announced today that former NFL first round pick Chris Canty has been officially assigned to the team by the league office.
Canty, a 5-foot-10, 190-pound WR/DB, started his pro-career in 1997 with the New England Patriots as a cornerback after being selected in the first round (29th overall) in the 1997 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, he played in 16 games and recorded two sacks. He also returned four kicks for 115 yards with a 28.8 yard average.
In 1998, Canty started nine of sixteen games for the Patriots and recorded 11 kick-off returns for 198 yards and 16 punt returns for 170 yards. Defensively, Canty recorded 50 total tackles (45 solo), six pass deflections, one sack and one interception for 12 yards. He moved on to play for both Seattle and New Orleans before leaving the NFL after the 2000 season.
Canty resumed his football career in 2005, first in training camp with the Las Vegas Gladiators (AFL) and then with the af2 Tulsa Talons. He started eight of 15 games as a defensive specialist in Tulsa. Canty posted 59 tackles, two interceptions for 18 yards, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries with one kick return for 39 yards on special teams. He finished the season second on the team in tackles with 59 (48 solo).
The Voorhees, N.J., native, played seven games for the Las Vegas Gladiators (AFL) this season and was second in tackles (45.5, 42 solo) before being released last week.
The 30-year-old Houston native attended Kansas State University on a football scholarship and was a three-time All-American as a defensive back.
The Dorados look to rebound this Saturday after last week's loss at Tulsa. Kickoff vs. the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings is set for 7:30 p.m. at Obra Homes Field at Dodge Arena. This week's game will be broadcast locally on Televisa (XERV-9, cable 19) with Rich Bocchini and Dennis Scott on the call. Alex Del Barrio has the radio call on ESPN Radio 1240. Fans can also log on to doradosfootball.com to listen to the game. In addition, this week's game will also feature live streaming video on doradosfootball.com
Individual tickets are on sale now with prices beginning at $13, while season tickets start at just $104. Season tickets and corporate sponsorships are available now by calling (956)-843-7825. Visit www.doradosfootball.com for more information.
5 CHRIS CANTY WR/DB 5-10, 190 Born: 3/30/1976 Kansas State 2nd af2 season
COLLEGE: Canty was a three-time All American at Kansas State as a defensive back....Holds Wildcat records for interceptions in a season (8) in 1995, most passes defended in a season (25) in 1995 and career (56) from 1994-96...1997: Drafted in the first round (29th overall) by the New England Patriots. In his rookie season, he played in 16 games and recorded two sacks. He also returned four kicks for 115 yards with a 28.8 yard average....1998:- Had his best year in the NFL with the Patriots, starting 16 games. Defensively, he recorded 50 total tackles with 45 solo, six pass deflections, one sack, and one interception for 12 yards...1999: With the Seahawks, he played 14 games, notching three interceptions for 26 yards...2000: Started the season with the Seattle Seahawks, but played the final three games for the New Orleans Saints. In 15 games, he returned 13 punts for 66 yards... 2005: Attended training camp with Las Vegas (AFL)...Started 8 of 15 games for the Tulsa Talons at defensive specialist...Tallied 59 tackles, two interceptions for 18 yards, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries with one kick return for 39 yards on special teams...Finished the season second on the team in tackles... 2006: Played seven games with Las Vegas (AFL) and was second on the team in tackles (45.5, 42 solo).
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