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Chandler, Wes

Relive the spectacular career of Wes Chandler, the record-breaking receiver from Florida who became...

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"Chandler, Wes"

Relive the spectacular career of Wes Chandler, the record-breaking receiver from Florida who became a Pro Bowl sensation and Hall of Famer with the Chargers.
Before lighting up the NFL, Wes Chandler was rewriting the record books at the University of Florida. Despite playing in a run-oriented offense, his explosive speed and knack for finding the endzone made him a two-time All-American and a Heisman Trophy contender. This series will explore his dominant collegiate career, where he set school records for touchdowns and receiving yards, hinting at the brilliance that was to come.

CHANDLER WES: The Electric Gator: Wes Chandler's Record-Setting...

From Gainesville, Chandler soared into the professional ranks, becoming a first-round draft pick. This series will then trace his impactful NFL journey, primarily with the San Diego Chargers, where he became a four-time Pro Bowler and an All-Pro selection. We'll revisit his record-setting 1982 season, where he led the league in receiving yards and touchdowns, solidifying his place as one of the era's most dynamic wide receivers and a beloved figure in Chargers history, ultimately earning him a spot in the College Football Hall of Fame.

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  • DOB: August 22
  • EVENTDAY: August 22
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Chandler Wes, Wes Chandler
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Wide Receiver
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Florida Gators, Los Angeles Chargers, New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers, San Francisco 49ers
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 89
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 81, Number 89
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame
  • HASHTAGS: #August22 #ChandlerWes #WesChandler #WideReceiver #FloridaGators #LosAngelesChargers #NewOrleansSaints #SanDiegoChargers #SanFrancisco49ers #Number89 #Number81 #CollegeFootballHallofFame
FOOTBALL NAME | Chandler Wes

"The Electric Gator: Wes Chandler's Record-Setting Rise"

Born on August 22, 1956, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Wesley Sandy "Wes" Chandler established himself as a phenomenal talent early in his football journey. Even in a run-oriented wishbone offense at the University of Florida (1974-1977), Chandler's exceptional speed and knack for finding the endzone made him a standout player. He set a school record with 28 touchdowns and earned First-Team All-American honors in 1976 and 1977. His outstanding collegiate performance hinted at the explosive playmaker he would become in the professional ranks.
✦ College Career At Florida, Chandler consistently defied the offensive scheme, leading the team in receiving yards for three consecutive seasons (1975-1977). He amassed 92 receptions for 1,963 yards and a then-school-record 22 receiving touchdowns...