Chris Avery

In his career, Avery has played for the Norfolk Nighthawks, Dallas Cowboys, Barcelona Dragons, Grand Rapids Rampage, and Kansas City Brigade.

Avery first attended Holmes Community College, where was named a JUCO All-American in each of his two seasons before transferring to Kentucky State in 1999.

He ranked as the team's second-leading rusher with 13 carries for 55 yards and two touchdowns in eight games along with eight tackles, one sack, one blocked field goal attempt and two forced fumbles.

As a rookie in 2001, Avery played 11 games, including three starts (all postseason) for the Grand Rapids Rampage, which won ArenaBowl XV that same season.

He rushed for a season- and career-high 71 yards against the Dallas Desperados, and his 40-yard run was the longest of the season by any Grand Rapids player.

Avery joined the Kansas City Brigade for the 2008 season where he was the back-up fullback, starting Mac Linebacker and was the teams long snapper.