Chris Laskowski

Chris Laskowski

Personal information
Born:	(1981-09-12) September 12, 1981 Melbourne, Florida, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:	210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:	Rockledge (Rockledge, Florida)
College:	Florida Atlantic
Position:	Safety
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (2005–2006)* Frankfurt Galaxy (2007)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Christopher Anthony Laskowski (born September 12, 1981) is a former American football linebacker turned safety, with the Indianapolis Colts. In August 2006, the Colts placed him on injured reserve with a sports hernia injury, then reached an injury settlement with him and released him from the team.

Early life

Laskowski attended Rockledge High School in Rockledge, Florida, and was a letterwinner in American football, wrestling and baseball. In football, he was an All-Conference honoree and an All-State honoree. In wrestling, he was twice a state qualifier. In baseball, he won All-Conference honors. Laskowski graduated from Rockledge High School in 2000.

College career

As a freshman at Florida Atlantic University, he was a walk-on to the university's first football team in 2000. He was named the team Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2002, and co-MVP in his final two years, and was invited to the Hula Bowl as a senior. In 2005, the Colts signed him as an undrafted free agent, cut him during the pre-season, and re-signed him to their practice squad. In January 2006, Laskowski was re-signed as a safety and began training camp in July.

References

• Ed Thompson, "Laskowski's Out To Prove That He's Special", Scout.com, June 27, 2005
• Ed Thompson, "Breaking News: Colts Shuffle Practice Squad", Scout.com, December 6, 2005