A professional football strong safety who currently plays for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was also named to the 2009 AFC Pro Bowl team.NFL.com: 2009 Pro Bowl rosters
Early Years
Hope attended Rock Hill High School where he was named USA Today All-USA first-team and Parade All-American as senior.
He spent his collegiate years at Florida State University where he was a three-year starter who performed in three national championship games and two-time Academic All-America selection.Official Team Site: Chris Hope
Pro Career
He was originally selected by the Steelers in the third round (94th overall) in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played as free safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2002-2005, winning the 2005 Super Bowl XL championship against Seattle. He was signed by the Titans as an unrestricted free agent in 2006.Official Team Site: Chris Hope He was named to the 2009 AFC Pro Bowl team.NFL.com: 2009 Pro Bowl rosters
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- Mahalo's Guide to the Tennessee Titans
- NFL.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 208 lbs
- Professional Debut: 2002
Chris Hope Timeline
September 29, 1980: Born in Rock Hill, South Carolina
1998 - 2002: Florida State Seminoles Football
2002: Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers
2002 - 2005: Pittsburgh Steelers
2005: Super Bowl XL champion
2006 - present: Tennessee Titans
2008: Pro Bowl selection
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Christopher Pierre HopeOfficial Team Site: Chris Hope
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3rd round pick (94th overall) by Pittsburgh Steelers in 2002Official Team Site: Chris Hope
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Cousin Gerald Dixon, played as linebacker in the NFL (1993-2001)Official Team Site: Chris Hope
