Christopher James Cash (born July 13, 1980) is an American football coach and former cornerback. He is the defensive coordinator and safeties coach for Albany State University, positions he has held since 2022. Cash played professionally for the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons.
Early life He attended Franklin High School in Stockton.Hannah, Dogen. "Franklin graduate's college-football dreams dashed" . The Record, September 4, 1998. Retrieved on May 9, 2013.
College career Cash played college football at the University of Southern California and graduated in 2002. He was All-Pac-10 second-team as a senior for the USC Trojans.USCTrojans.com. "Chris Cash Profile" . Retrieved on May 9, 2013. He transferred to USC from Palomar College in San Marcos, California.Sondheimer, Eric. "Trojans Come On Late in Recruiting". Los Angeles Times, January 31, 2000. Retrieved on May 9, 2013. Cash accepted a scholarship to University of Colorado out of high school, but a mix-up with his transcript prevented him from enrolling.
Professional career Detroit Lions Cash was selected by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round (175th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft. He started in 12 games and had 100 tackles and one interception his rookie season with the Lions, but he missed the 2003 campaign with a knee injury.ESPN.com. "Lions put cornerback on injured reserve". September 7, 2003. Retrieved on May 9, 2013. In 2004, Cash played in 11 games for the Lions, starting five. He was waived on September 3, 2005.
Atlanta Falcons Cash signed with the Atlanta Falcons on September 19, 2005,Associated Press. "Falcons juggle roster". Gadsden Times, September 20, 2005. Retrieved on May 9, 2013. but only played in three games. Cash spent the 2006 season (after September 2) on injured reserve.Associated Press. "Falcons cut DT Lavalais while getting down to 53-player limit". ESPN.com, September 2, 2006. Retrieved on May 9, 2013. Unable to stay healthy, he was released thereafter by the Falcons and did not play another NFL game.Murraine, St. Clair. "FAMU football coach teaches schemes, lessons". Tallahassee Democrat, April 9, 2013. Retrieved on May 9, 2013.
Coaching career He served as defensive coordinator for Franklin High School's football team for five years. In March 2013, Cash was hired as safeties coach at Florida A&M University.
On March 25, 2015, Cash was named as an assistant secondary coach for Seattle Seahawks.Seahawks.com. "Dwaine Board, Chris Cash and Andre Curtis added to coaching staff" . Seahawks.com, Retrieved on March 26, 2015.
References
External links TSN profile Seattle Seahawks bio