Chilo Rachal (born March 15, 1986) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at

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Early years

He played

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in Compton, where he was a 2003 Super Prep and Prep Star All-American his senior year. Regarded as a four-star recruit by ''

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'', Rachal was listed as the No. 12 offensive tackle prospect in the class of 2004.

College career

Rachal

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his freshman year at offensive guard and tackle in the 2004 season. In the 2005 season he appeared in all 13 games as a backup offensive guard and on

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. As a redshirt sophomore, he started all 12 games at right offensive guard in the 2006 season, earning a spot on the All-Pacific-10 Conference second-team. For the 2007 season, the redshirt junior again started at right guard. Despite missing three games due to a sprained knee suffered against

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, Rachal was named to the 2007 All-Pacific-10 Conference First-team Offense.Gregg Bell
After falling to No. 2, USC seeking an Oregon State-type wakeup
Associated Press, September 30, 2007.
, Pacific-10 Conference, December 3, 2007. At the end of the season, Rachal's father, Charles, mentioned that his son had told him he was declaring for the 2008 NFL Draft due to family medical issues.Gary Klein
Rachal to leave Trojans early
''Los Angeles Times'', January 11, 2008. The month following his father's comment, Rachal stated his 64-year-old father, who works in construction, had recently suffered two hernias, and has tendinitis in his knees and his mother had been diagnosed with an abdominal growth the size of a six-month-old child, though he was unclear whether it was benign or malignant. His mother had informed him of her condition after the 2007 regular season. The only underclassman at USC to leave that year, Rachal stated "I had to do what was best for my family."

Professional career

2008 NFL Draft

Rachal was drafted 39th overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2008 NFL Draft.

San Francisco 49ers

Rachal was signed to a four-year deal. Rachal started the last 6 games of the 2008 season, then started 15 of 16 games in 2009. Rachal started 14 of 15 games played in 2010. During the 2011 season, Rachal was assigned to second string behind starting Right Guard Adam Snyder, although he did start 3 games at the position.

Chicago Bears

On April 18, 2012, he signed a contract with the Chicago Bears to a one-year deal. It was announced on November 21, 2012 that Rachal had left the team for "personal reasons". He was placed on the reserve/left squad list. On November 22, Rachal was placed on reserve/non-football injury, and was ruled out for the remainder of the 2012 season.

Arizona Cardinals

On April 10, 2013 Rachal signed with the Arizona Cardinals. He was released on August 30, 2013.

References

External links

Chicago Bears bioSan Francisco 49ers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rachal, Chilo 1986 births Living people American football offensive guards USC Trojans football players San Francisco 49ers players Chicago Bears players Players of American football from Compton, California Arizona Cardinals players