Chastin Jareaux West (born May 1, 1987 in Inglewood, California) is a former
American football
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wide receiver. He was signed by the
Green Bay Packers of the
National Football League
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as an
undrafted free agent
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in 2010. He was a part of the Packers'
Super Bowl XLV
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championship team that beat the
Pittsburgh Steelers. He played
college football for
Fresno State
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. He has also played for the
Jacksonville Jaguars
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.
College career
West was an all-purpose back his freshman season, recording at least ten rushes, receptions and kick returns. After not playing sophomore year, West returned as a junior still catching the ball and returning kicks, but not rushing the ball. Senior year, he took over punt returns but did not return kicks. Still, senior year was West's most productive year, finishing seventh in the
Western Athletic Conference
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Due to mos ...
with 15.7 yards per catch. West totaled 81 receptions for 1051 yards and 45 kick returns for 958 yards while playing for
Fresno State University
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) is a public university in Fresno, California. It is one of 23 campuses in the California State University system. The university had a fall 2020 enrollment of 25,341 students. It offers bache ...
.
Professional career
Green Bay Packers
After going undrafted in the
2010 NFL Draft, West signed with the
Green Bay Packers on April 30, 2010. He earned a
Super Bowl ring as a Practice squad member. He was cut by the Packers on September 3, 2011. Afterwards, West was signed to the Packers'
practice squad the next day.
Jacksonville Jaguars
West was signed from the Packers practice squad by the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 20, 2011. He was released on August 25, 2012.
Detroit Lions
West signed a futures contract with the
Detroit Lions on January 1, 2013.
References
External links
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Jacksonville Jaguars players
Detroit Lions players
American football wide receivers
Fresno State Bulldogs football players
1987 births
Living people
Players of American football from Inglewood, California
Green Bay Packers players
Players of American football from Ventura County, California
Moorpark High School alumni