Nate Hobgood-Chittick

Nate Broe Hobgood-Chittick (November 30, 1974 – November 11, 2017) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Giants, and spent time with the Indianapolis Colts, St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Kansas City Chiefs.

Early life and education Hobgood-Chittick was born in New Haven, Connecticut, on November 30, 1974. He attended William Allen High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania, and played college football at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received a full collegiate football scholarship.

At North Carolina, Hobgood-Chittick was roommates with teammate Jeff Saturday, and later recalled that "Jeff kicked our asses all over the practice field. I could count on one hand the number of times I beat him in a one-on-one drill, and if it happened, I celebrated."

Saturday went on to be selected to six Pro Bowls over his NFL career, and win Super Bowl XLI with the Indianapolis Colts. Hobgood-Chittick also was a member of the St. Louis Rams team that won Super Bowl XXXIV over the Tennessee Titans.

Personal life Upon retiring, Hobgood-Chittick earned his master's degree in social work from California State University, Long Beach, and became a financial advisor.

On November 11, 2017, at age 42, Hobgood-Chittick died of a heart attack in Sherman Oaks, California.