Wayne Chrebet

Quick Facts

Full Name	Wayne Chrebet
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 14, 1973(1973-08-14)
Age	51
Birthplace	Garfield
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Leo

Wayne Chrebet Biography

Wayne Chrebet is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 14, 1973 in Garfield, New Jersey, United States. Wide receiver who was a part of The New York Jets from 1995 until 2005, accumulating 580 career receptions totalling 7365 yards and 41 touchdowns.

After retirement, he started frequenting Jets matches as guests in the their owner After his retirement he began often attending Jets’ games as a guest of honor of owner Woody Johnson..

After graduating from Garfield, Chrebet remained in the tri-state area, attending Hofstra University on Long Island. Chrebet would enjoy a very productive college football career. Playing from 1991-1994, he set several school records, which include the single-game receiving yards record (245), touchdowns in a game (five), season (16) and career (31). A four-year letter- winner, he twice led Hofstra in receiving yards, and during his 1994 Senior season he became the first player in school history to amass 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. He also etched his name in the NCAA Division I-AA record book by receiving five touchdowns in a single game, tying a record held by future NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.

In a December 3, 1995, game versus the St. Louis Rams, Chrebet pulled in 8 receptions and broke several tackles on a scramble toward the goal line. On October 19, 1996 at Jacksonville, Chrebet hauled in 12 receptions for 162 yards with five third-down conversions. On September 24, 2000, after former Jets teammate Keyshawn Johnson claimed that comparing Chrebet to him was like “comparing a flashlight to a star,” Chrebet caught an 18-yard TD pass from Curtis Martin with 52 seconds left to give the Jets a 21-17 victory against Johnson’s team at the time (the Tampa Bay Buccaneers). After this, the New York media dubbed Chrebet “The Green Lantern.” His primary nickname, however, was “Mr. Third Down” because 379 of his 580 career receptions were third to first down conversions. Wayne Chrebet became a sensation secondary to his achievement and was featured on cereal boxes in addition to having his #80 jersey worn by the lead character Michael in the 2003 Will Ferrell motion picture Elf.

His birthplace was Garfield, New Jersey, close to where he later played professional football.

Wayne Chrebet Net Worth

Wayne Chrebet is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wayne Chrebet 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He enjoyed a distinguished career during his time at Hofstra University, which earned him an honorary induction into the Hofstra University’s Hall of Fame.

The nickname he earned was by the nickname “Mr. Third Down,” due to the fact that the majority of his career’s receptions were conversions to first down in third down.

Wayne Chrebet (born August 14, 1973) is a former American football wide receiver who played 11 seasons for the New York Jets of the National Football League from 1995 to 2005.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Wayne Chrebet Dating?

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Hofstra has honored Chrebet for his outstanding college career. He was inducted into the Hofstra University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2006 as part of its inaugural class, and his jersey #3 was retired.

Facts & Trivia

Wayne Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Wayne Chrebet celebrates birthday on August 14 of every year.

During his career, he caught passes from 13 different players, played for several different head coaches, and worked for two different owners. Chrebet was formally honored by the New York Jets on “Wayne Chrebet Day” during halftime of the September 23, 2007 game against the Miami Dolphins.

What does Wayne Chrebet do now?

Wayne Chrebet is an Assistant Vice President in the Wealth and Investment Management division of Barclays.

What did Keyshawn Johnson say about Wayne Chrebet?

Johnson said comparing Chrebet to him was like comparing “a flashlight to a star.” That week Chrebet caught the game-winning touchdown on a halfback pass from Curtis Martin.

What nationality is Wayne Chrebet?

American

What position was Wayne Chrebet?

Wide receiver

What college did Wayne Chrebet attend?

Hofstra University