Chris Gaines

Christopher Randall Gaines (born February 3, 1965) is an American former professional football linebacker who played one season with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL) and three seasons with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life and college Christopher Randall Gaines was born on February 3, 1965, in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended DuPont High School in Hermitage, Tennessee.

Gaines was a four-year letterman for the Vanderbilt Commodores of Vanderbilt University from 1984 to 1987. He signed with the Cardinals on July 11 but was released on August 30, 1988.

Gaines signed with the Miami Dolphins on September 2, 1988, and played in four games for them before being released on September 29, 1988.

Gaines joined the Green Bay Packers as a scouting assistant in 2019. On July 24, 2022, Gaines was promoted to college scout.

Personal life Gaines' brother, Greg, played in the NFL for the Seattle Seahawks. Another brother, Brad, played football at Vanderbilt and for the Shreveport Pirates of the CFL.