Chris Gambol

Christopher Hughes Gambol (born September 14, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Indianapolis Colts, San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions and New England Patriots. He was selected by the Colts in the third round of the 1987 NFL draft after playing college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Early life Christopher Hughes Gambol was born on September 14, 1964, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

College career Gambol was a member of the Hawkeyes at the University of Iowa from 1983 to 1986 and a two-year letterman from 1985 to 1986. He was originally recruited to Iowa as a tight end after being noticed by head coach Hayden Fry at an Iowa Hawkeye summer camp in 1982, but eventually switched to offensive line.

Gambol was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the third round, with the 58th overall pick, of the 1987 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on July 23.

He was signed by the New England Patriots on April 1, 1990. He played in all 16 games, starting 15, for the Patriots in 1990 and became a free agent after the season.