CHRIS RAINEY RUMORS & GOSSIP
Steelers Sign Rookie RB Chris Rainey, First-Year DT Alameda Ta’amu
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed their fourth and fifth-round selections from the 2012 NFL Draft on Sunday, May 6.
According to team’s press release, Alameda Ta’amu signed a four-year contract.
However, financial terms for both Ta’amu and running back Chris Rainey were not disclosed.
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Ta’amu, who was the 109th overall selection, played...
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14 days ago
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Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Rookies Alameda Ta’amu and Chris Rainey
Although Alameda Ta’amu and Chris Rainey were the Pittsburgh Steelers’ fourth and fifth picks in the 2012 NFL Draft respectively, they are both the first and second rookies to sign a contract with the Steelers. Both deals are four-year contracts, with terms undisclosed.
Ta’amu, a nose tackle out of the University of Washington, just might get the chance to start right away...
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Chris Rainey signs his 4 yr. deal with the Steelers
The Steelers get another draft pick signed and in the books today. It was tweeted out this afternoon that Steelers 5th round pick, 159 overall, RB Chris Rainey signed his 4 yr deal with the team. SteelersDigest & Steelers.com gave us the lowdown about the news.
Rainey (5-8, 178), who was the 159th overall pick, played collegiately at the University of Florida. He started 19-of...
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22 days ago
Pittsburgh Steelers Get Chris Rainey in 5th Round of 2012 NFL Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers hoped to help their shorthanded backfield with their fifth-round selection in the 2012 NFL Draft. The Steelers picked running back/receiver/return specialist Chris Rainey with the 159th overall pick out of the University of Florida.
Rainey was a jack-of-all-trades with the Gators, tallying 3,948 all-purpose yards throughout his collegiate career. In addition...
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28 days ago
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28 days ago
Chris Rainey Drafted No. 159 Overall By Pittsburgh Steelers
With the 24th pick in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL Draft (No. 159 overall) Florida Gators running back Chris Rainey was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In Pittsburgh, Rainey will join former his former Florida teammates Maurkice Pouncey and Marcus Gilbert.
Rainey was expected by many to be drafted, but there was a range on exactly where he would fall. Some said the former...
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29 days ago
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Steelers draft Florida RB Chris Rainey
The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Florida running back Chris Rainey in the fifth round of the NFL Draft.
The Steelers took the 5-foot-8, 180-pound Rainey with the 159th overall pick and he could make an immediate impact as a special teams player.
Rainey has explosive speed and was a dual threat with the Gators, where he ran for 861 yards and two touchdowns as a senior. He also...
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April 28, 2012
Steelers 5th Round Draft Pick – Chris Rainey RB, Florida
Steelers take their 5th round pick, 159th overall, and go for running back depth and value with Chris Rainey out of Florida. Good hands, good route runner out of the back field and explosive off the snap. 5’8″ 180 lbs so he brings that speed dimension and change of pace to the backfield. Pittsburgh is full of power backs; tough, hard runners so Rainey makes some sense...
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April 28, 2012
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April 28, 2012
2012 NFL Draft Round 5: Pittsburgh Steelers Draft RB Chris Rainey With 180th Pick
The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Florida running back Chris Rainey in the 5th round of the 2012 draft with 180th overall selection.
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One of the fastest ball carriers in the collegiate ranks, Rainey is regarded as a “poor man’s” version of Percy Harvin (Minnesota) and with his receiving skills, he could possibly shift to the receiving corps in the professional ranks...
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April 28, 2012
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April 28, 2012
Video: Rainey & Howard Reflect On Pro Day
It's a bit of a dry year for the Gators as far as draft prospects go, but several current and former Gators worked out at Pro Day in front of a few NFL scouts and one head coach, Jacksonville's Mike Mularkey. Of all the prospects of this year's class, defensive tackle Jaye Howard and running back Chris Rainey seem to have the highest draft stock.
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March 13, 2012
Florida holds Pro Day for mid-, late-round picks
The most talented players at Florida's Pro Day were spectators.
Undersized running back Chris Rainey and underachieving defensive tackle Jaye Howard were the main attractions for NFL scouts Tuesday. No general managers and only one head coach, Jacksonville's Mike Mularkey, were on hand for the workouts. It was a stark contrast from recent years, when the Gators showcased...
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March 13, 2012
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