Chris Kolarevic (born July 14, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Northern Iowa and Nebraska.
| No. 48 Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
| Born: | July 14, 1999 Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| College | Northern Iowa, Nebraska |
| High school | St. Francis (Traverse City, MI) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2023–present | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career stats | |
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Early years edit
Kolarevic played high school football at St. Francis High School in Traverse City, Michigan, earning all-state honors his senior year.[1]
College career edit
Northern Iowa edit
Kolarevic played college football at Northern Iowa from 2018 to 2019. He was redshirted in 2017. He played in six games in 2018 before suffering an injury, recording 25 tackles and one interception.[1] Kolarevic appeared in 10 games in 2019, totaling 79 tackles, two sacks, one interception, one pass breakup and one forced fumble.[1][2] The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
Nebraska edit
Kolarevic transferred to play at Nebraska from 2021 to 2022.[2][3][4][5] He played in every game in 2021, accumulating 27 tackles. He again played in every game in 2022, recording 33 tackles and one blocked punt.[2][6]
Professional career edit
Kolarevic was signed to the practice roster of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on August 1, 2023. He was promoted to the active roster on September 2, moved back to the practice roster on September 14, and promoted to the active roster again on October 25. He was placed on injured reserve on November 3, 2023.[7] Overall, Kolarevic played in three games for the Tiger-Cats in 2023 but did not record any statistics.[8]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Chris Kolarevic". unipanthers.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Chris Kolarevic". huskers.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Gabriel, Parker (April 19, 2021). "'A freak of nature': Transfer Kolarevic has fit in well to suddenly veteran Husker ILB room". journalstar.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Bland, Evan (April 20, 2021). "Chris Kolarevic is a new Husker, but he's far from a rookie". omaha.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ McKewon, Sam (March 7, 2022). "Chris Kolarevic is embracing the chance to become Nebraska's next JoJo Domann". omaha.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ Kraus, Marissa (October 3, 2022). "Chris Kolarevic on his blocked punt and looking ahead to Nebraska vs. Rutgers". omaha.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Hamilton Tiger-Cats Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
- ^ "Chris Kolarevic". footballdb.com. Retrieved February 28, 2024.