CHRIS DRAFT RUMORS & GOSSIP

Report: Todd Haley Did Not Lobby Steelers To Draft Chris Rainey

When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Florida running back Chris Rainey in the fifth round of the 2012 draft this past April, it seemed as if the selection had the finger prints of new offensive coordinator Todd Haley all over it. Many have pondered that Rainey would be the Steelers 2012 version of Kansas City Chiefs running back Dexter McCluster, who Haley drafted during his time...
Via Steelers Depot  |  14 days ago

Chris Draft's Story Of Love, Loss, And Challenge

((HT: 11Alive.com))Full disclosure, the HQ has known and covered Chris Draft as a Falcon and an NFL'er for a while... stand-up guy, cool guy, great soundbite, 6th-rounder who has made a living hunting people down...A year-and-a-half ago, Chris' wife Keasha was diagnosed with lung cancer- and, no, she wasn't a smoker...They were married just after Thanksgiving and she...
Via Online Sports Guys  |  February 28, 2012

General News. Former NFL Linebacker Chris Draft Launches Keasha Rutledge Draft Memorial Scholarship with Clemson University

NFL linebacker Chris Draft and the late Keasha Rutledge Draft the co-founders of the Chris Draft Family Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering families through education and healthy living. Draft started his collegiate football career at Stanford University and entered into the NFL upon graduating.
Via clemsontigers.com  |  February 07, 2012

Former NFL Player Chris Draft Letter About Wife Lakeasha Who Died 1 Month After Wedding

I will let Draft words speak for themselves. Lakeasha Monique Rutledge Draft passed away on Tuesday, December 27.  She courageously faced lung cancer, showing us all with every breath that we all need to hold onto life and love with both hands for as long as we can.  Not just an inspiration, but a light, and a force that led the way with a beautiful, sweet smile and bright shining...
Via BlackSportsOnline  |  January 04, 2012

Former NFL Player, Chris Draft Loses Wife To Cancer One Month After Wedding

Chris Draft was a solid linebacker for six NFL teams over 12 seasons, but all his strength couldn’t hold on to the love of his life. Draft’s wife, Keasha passed away from lung cancer last Tuesday, December 27th, one month to the day the two had their wedding. “My wife, (La)Keasha Monique Rutledge Draft passed away today at 12:04 pm. RIP Sweetie,” Draft said...
Via MentalityMagazine.com  |  January 02, 2012

Wife former NFL linebacker Chris Draft dies one month after wedding

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Via SportingNews.com  |  December 30, 2011

Draft's wife dies month after wedding

The wife of former NFL linebacker Chris Draft died earlier this week at age 38 after battling lung cancer. With his bride-to-be severely weakened by the disease and using a wheelchair, the couple married in a private ceremony in Atlanta exactly one month prior to her death. Draft, who retired from the NFL in 2010, announced his wife's passing Tuesday on his foundation's...
Via Fox Sports  |  December 30, 2011

Ex-Falcon Chris Draft is mourning the loss of his wife

Chris Draft Former Falcons linebacker Chris Draft is mourning the loss of his wife LaKeasha Monique Rutledge Draft, who passed away on Tuesday after a battle with cancer. Draft made this post on his website, “My wife, (La)Keasha Monique Rutledge Draft passed away today at 12:04 pm. RIP Sweetie.” Draft’s media manager, Sidmel Estes, confirmed the passing and stated that the...
Via ajc.com  |  December 29, 2011

Former NFL Player Christ Draft Loses Wife Keasha Rutledge-Draft To Cancer 1 Month After Wedding

Former NFL LB Chris Draft (he previously played for the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, St. Louis Rams, and Buffalo Bills.) Lost his wife Keasha Rutledge-Draft to cancer on Tuesday. One month after the two tied the knot. Watch this video from their wedding to see a representation of TRUE LOVE. Draft Wedding Trailer from KRJ PRODUCTIONS...
Via Jocks and Stiletto Jill  |  December 29, 2011

Former NFL Chris Draft Loses His Wife Keasha Rutledge Draft to Cancer 1 month after Wedding

I know I can be a bit cynical when it comes to Athletes and their marriages, but this simply breaks my heart. I don’t know how anyone can read this story and not be sad. I feel so badly for Chris Draft, no one should have to deal with this. The fairytale came to an end Tuesday–one month to the day of their wedding–as Keasha Rutledge Draft lost her battle with cancer...
Via BlackSportsOnline  |  December 29, 2011
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