EAGLES GAME NOTES

42 S | CHRIS MARAGOS
THE SOCIAL NETWORK
Maragos used an unlikely source to get his shot at
Wisconsin: Facebook. “I was a walk-on receiver at
Western Michigan, but it was always a dream of mine
to play at Wisconsin,” said Maragos. “My brother was
the mascot there and he knew some guys on the team.
So, I decided to give it a shot.”
Maragos looked up Wisconsin’s starting WR Luke Swan
on Facebook and sent him a message. “I told him my
brother was Bucky Badger and wanted a shot to play
at Wisconsin. He responded and got my film in front of
the coaches. Next thing I knew they were asking me to
walk on. It was amazing.”
• As a three-year starter, two-time captain and team MVP at
William Horlick (WI) HS, earned all-state, all-southeast conference,
all-district and all-county accolades as a wide receiver.
Also named Wisconsin’s Gatorade player of the year in 2004
• Also competed in track and field where he finished third in the
100-meter dash and fifth in the 200-meter dash as a senior
• Was a 12-time all-conference recipient between football and
track, and also earned letters in basketball and baseball
• Favorite teams growing up: Bulls, Packers, Wisconsin football,
and Brewers
• Earned degree in life sciences and communication
• Twitter: @ChrisMaragos
2015 HIGHLIGHTS
• Blocked a punt by Ryan Allen at NE (12/6) that was returned for
a TD by Najee Goode
• Made the first start of his career in a win at NYJ (9/27)
2014 HIGHLIGHTS
• A force on the NFL’s top-ranked special teams units, he led
the team with 14 special teams tackles, while forcing a fumble,
blocking a punt and scoring his first career TD after a blocked
punt. He was voted as a 2nd alternate to the Pro Bowl
• Forced a fumble by Preston Parker on the kickoff team at NYG
(12/28)
• Deflected a Steve Weatherford punt vs. NYG (10/12)
• Scooped up a Johnny Hekker punt (blocked by James Casey) and
returned it 10 yards for his first career NFL touchdown vs. Stl
(10/5). The TD was his first since a fake field goal run for a score
as a member of the Wisconsin Badgers in 2009
2013 HIGHLIGHTS (WITH SEATTLE)
• Played in all 16 games as a reserve safety and special teams
contributor, tallying nine special teams tackles
• Recovered a fumble on punt coverage at Car. (9/8)
2012 HIGHLIGHTS (WITH SEATTLE)
• Saw action in all 16 games and finished third on the team with
nine special teams tackles
2011 HIGHLIGHTS (WITH SEATTLE)
• Recorded 11 special teams tackles in 11 games after signing to
the active roster on 10/22
2010 HIGHLIGHTS (WITH SAN FRANCISCO)
• Registered five special teams tackles in three games
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS
• In two seasons at Wisconsin, saw action in all 26 games (19
starts) and recorded 94 tackles, five interceptions, one sack and
seven passes defensed
• As a senior team captain in 2009, was an All-Big Ten honorable
mention and a Midseason All-Big Ten third-team selection. Led
the team with four interceptions, and tied for second with six
passes defensed, while notching a sack and 49 tackles
• Earned the University of Wisconsin’s Tom Wiesner Award as a
senior, which is given to the top Wisconsin-born athlete in the
program
• Played in all 13 games (six starts) as a junior in 2008, totaling 45
tackles, one interception and a forced fumble
• Sat out the entire 2007 season after transferring from Western
Michigan
• As a redshirt freshman at Western Michigan in 2006, competed
in 13 games with six starts as a walk-on receiver
INJURY HISTORY
• Suffered a quad injury at NYJ (9/27/15) and missed one game
TRANSACTIONS
2010 Signed by SF as a rookie free agent
9/3/10 Released by SF
9/5/10 Signed by SF to the practice squad
10/18/10 Signed by SF from practice squad to active roster
10/28/10 Released by SF
10/29/10 Signed by SF to the practice squad
11/30/10 Signed by SF from practice squad to active roster
9/3/11 Released by SF
9/22/11 Signed by SEA to the practice squad
10/22/11 Signed by SEA from practice squad to active roster
4/11/13 Signed by SEA to a 1-year contract
3/12/14 Signed by PHI to a 3-year contract
11/17/16 Signed by PHI to a 3-year contract extension
EARLY MENTORS
Maragos began his football
career in 2nd grade for the
Buffalo Bills of the Racine
Youth Sports league in Wisconsin.
He was coached by his
father, Nick, as well as Bob
Evans and Anthony D’Alie and
credits them for helping him
become the player he is today.
Recalled Maragos, “They
were so detailed oriented and
were hard nosed coaches. I
learned a lot about the game
of football from them. Plus
we never lost. Ever.”