Chilo Rachal
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Career Summary
Chilo Rachal was a USC guard who played five NFL seasons with San Francisco and Chicago.
Rachal played offensive guard at USC before the 49ers selected him in the 2008 NFL Draft. NFL statistics list 64 regular-season games and 46 starts with San Francisco and Chicago.
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Early Life
Rachal is from Compton, California.
USC listed Rachal's hometown as Compton, and the 49ers reported that he grew up there.
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High School
Rachal attended Dominguez High School in Compton.
Rachal was a highly decorated offensive lineman at Dominguez High School, earning Super Prep and Prep Star All-American recognition along with first-team All-CIF Southern Section honors as a senior.
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College Career
Rachal made 21 starts at USC and earned All-Pac-10 recognition.
Rachal started 12 games at right guard in 2006 after appearing in all 13 games as a redshirt freshman in 2005. USC described him as a 2007 first-team All-Pac-10 guard who left after his junior season.
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Path to the NFL
The 49ers selected Rachal in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft, 39th overall.
San Francisco selected Rachal with the 39th overall pick in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Rachal played 64 NFL games with 46 starts from 2008 through 2012.
Rachal played 55 games with 38 starts for San Francisco over four seasons, then started eight games for Chicago in 2012. NFL statistics list 64 career games and 46 starts.
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Career Accomplishments
Rachal was a 2007 first-team All-Pac-10 selection and a 2006 Sophomore All-American.
Rachal earned 2006 second-team All-Pac-10 and CollegeFootballNews.com Sophomore All-American recognition. USC identified him as a 2007 first-team All-Pac-10 selection.
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Playing Style
Rachal was a powerful, physical guard with drive-blocking ability.
NFL draft analysis described Rachal as a large, physical guard with explosive hands and a forceful drive-blocking style. USC coach Pete Carroll praised his quick feet, explosiveness and fierce determination.
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Legacy
Rachal used his football experience to encourage at-risk youth in his community.
In 2009, Rachal spoke to students at New Valley about his upbringing in Compton, school, and the importance of pursuing a diploma and college degree.
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21964, 00-0026179, 1986-03-15, Chilo Rachal, Chilo, Rachal
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