How Many Years Did Chris Collinsworth Play In The NFL?
Chris Collinsworth played in the NFL for eight years, from 1981 to 1988.
Chris Collinsworth’s NFL Career
Chris Collinsworth played in the NFL for eight seasons, from 1981 to 1988. He was a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals and the San Francisco 49ers. He was selected to the Pro Bowl three times and was a two-time Super Bowl champion.
Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 1981 NFL Draft
Chris Collinsworth played eight seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1981 to 1988. He was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and helped the Bengals reach Super Bowl XVI in 1982. He retired from the NFL after the 1988 season.
Played eight seasons with the Bengals (1981-1988)
Collinsworth played eight seasons with the Bengals (1981-1988), during which he had 417 receptions for 6,698 yards and 36 touchdowns. He was a three-time Pro Bowler (1982, 1985, 1986), and was named first-team All-Pro in 1981 and 1987. He was also a member of the Bengals team that lost Super Bowl XXIII to the San Francisco 49ers. After retiring from playing football, Collinsworth worked as a sportscaster, most notably for NBC from 1990 until his present day retirement in 2020.
Named to the Pro Bowl four times (1982, 1983, 1985, 1986)
Collinsworth was named to the Pro Bowl four times (1982, 1983, 1985, 1986), and was selected as a first-team All-Pro in 1981 and 1983. He appeared on the NFL’s 1980s All-Decade Team, and was inducted into both the Bengals Ring of Honor and the College Football Hall of Fame.
Named first-team All-Pro three times (1985, 1986, 1987)
Chris Collinsworth played in the NFL for eight seasons, from 1981 to 1988. He was a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals and was named first-team All-Pro three times (1985, 1986, 1987). He is currently a television analyst for NBC’s Sunday Night Football.
Won the Super Bowl with the Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII
Chris Collinsworth played eight seasons with the Bengals, from 1981 to 1988. He was originally drafted as a wide receiver out of Florida, but converted to cornerback during his rookie season. He played a major role in the Bengals’ victory in Super Bowl XXIII, intercepting a pass from San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback Joe Montana in the end zone with just over two minutes remaining in the game. After his playing career, Collinsworth became a successful television analyst, working for NBC and the NFL Network.
Chris Collinsworth’s Post-NFL Career
Chris Collinsworth played in the NFL for eight years, from 1981 to 1988. He was a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. After he retired from the NFL, he became a sports commentator and analyst. He has been working in this role for over 20 years.
Worked as a television analyst for NBC Sports
After retiring from the NFL, Chris Collinsworth worked as a television analyst for NBC Sports. He was part of the broadcast team for Sunday Night Football and worked as a color commentator alongside Al Michaels. He also served as a game analyst for Notre Dame football games. In 2009, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Won eight Emmy Awards for his work as a television analyst
Collinsworth has won eight Emmy Awards for his work as a television analyst. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.Collinsworth played football at the University of Florida, and was drafted in the third round of the 1981 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He played eight seasons with the Bengals, and was a member of their Super Bowl XVI team. He then spent three seasons with the NBC broadcast team.
