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PLAYER BIO6-5 | 323 | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | 4TH YEAR | BORN 3.15.86 | COMPTON, CAACQUIRED D-2 IN ‘08 | DOMINGUEZ HS, COMPTON, CAChilo Rachal has continued to showcase his power and mobilityat right guard, starting all but three games since 2009. A 2nd roundpick in the 2008 NFL Draft, Rachal worked his way into the 49ersstarting lineup midway through his rookie season, and since then,has shown improvement in his knowledge of blocking techniquesand schemes. A dedicated family man, Rachal chose to enter the NFLDraft earlier than planned due to his mother and father’s health issuesand medical expenses. “Basically,” Rachal said at the NFL Combinein 2008, “I have no choice. I have to do something for my family.”Rachal grew up in Compton, CA, and had two older brothers whowere killed when he was young. He used their life experiences asmotivation, a wise choice that led him to the NFL.// TRANSACTIONSOriginally a 2nd-round (39th pick overall) draft choice by SF in2008.// GOLDMINE• Chilo wasn’t planning on entering the NFL Draft in 2008, but a tumordiscovered in his mother’s stomach prompted him to enter early sohe could help with her medical costs.• Chilo idolized former 49er Larry Allen and models his play after theAll-Pro guard.// 2010• Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack on 19 pass atts. byQB Troy Smith vs. Den. (10/31).• Started at RG at Arz. (11/29) as the offense rushed for a season-high261 yds., while recording a season-high 26 first downs.// 2009• Had two critical blocks that helped spring RB Frank Gore on eachof his record-setting 79- and 80-yd. TD runs vs. Sea. (9/20). The offensefinished with a season-high 246 yds. rushing on the day.• Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack of QB Alex Smithon any of his 41 attempts vs. Jax (11/29). It marked the first time the49ers did not give up a sack since 11/10/08, at Arz. (QB Shaun Hill –40 attempts).// 2008• Saw action in 8 games, starting the final 6 contests at RG.• Made his NFL debut at Arz. (11/10) as he rotated at RG with starterTony Wragge. Made a key block on LB Karlos Dansby on final play of1st qtr. that helped spring RB Frank Gore for 20 yds. The O-line didnot allow a sack in the game.9• Made first NFL start at RG at Dal. (11/23), becoming second memberof 49ers 2008 draft class to make a start for 49ers (Josh Morgan).// COLLEGEIn 21 games as a starter at Southern California, never allowed aQB sack as he delivered 155 knockdowns, including 15 TD-resultingblocks. Started 9 games at RG as a senior, earning first-team All-American honors. Started 12 games at RG in 2006 and was namedsecond-team All-American. Appeared in every game as a reserveguard as a redshirt freshman, seeing most of his action on specialteams. Redshirted as a freshman after missing all of September followingarthroscopic left knee surgery to remove torn cartilage priorto Colorado State game.// PERSONAL• Attended Dominguez (Compton, CA) HS, where he earned All-Americanhonors.• Limited to just 4 games as a senior due to a knee injury.• Born Chilo Rachal (3/15/86) in Compton, CA.// INJURY REPORT2010: Inactive vs. NO (9/20) with a stinger.RACHAL’S CAREER STATISTICSGAMES/STARTS - 39/35; 2008 (8/6), 2009 (16/15), 2010 (15/14)Milestones:NFL Debut: at Arz. (11/10/08); First Start: at Dal. (11/23/08)SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS \\134// MEDIA GUIDE