Cris Collinsworth

Cris Collinsworth is a former National Football League (NFL) player and current television sportscaster, best known for his work as a commentator on NBC's Sunday Night Football alongside Al Michaels and Michele Tafoya. Collinsworth played in the NFL for eight seasons, primarily with the Cincinnati Bengals, and was a three-time Pro Bowl selection. He is also a member of the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame and has worked with various networks, including HBO, ESPN, and FOX. Collinsworth has covered numerous high-profile events, including Super Bowl XLIX and Super Bowl LII.

● Early Life and Education

Cris Collinsworth was born in Dayton, Ohio, and grew up in Auburn, Indiana, where he attended Auburn High School. He played football, basketball, and baseball in high school, earning All-American honors in football. Collinsworth then attended the University of Florida, where he played college football for the Florida Gators football team under coach Charley Pell. During his time at Florida, Collinsworth was a two-time All-SEC selection and was named the SEC Player of the Year in 1980. He graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in telecommunications and was later inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame.

● Career

Collinsworth was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the second round of the 1981 NFL Draft, with the 37th overall pick. He played for the Bengals from 1981 to 1988, earning three Pro Bowl selections and being named a Second-Team All-Pro in 1982. Collinsworth was a key player on the Bengals' teams that appeared in Super Bowl XVI and Super Bowl XXIII, although they lost both games to the San Francisco 49ers. He finished his NFL career with 417 receptions, 6,698 receiving yards, and 36 touchdowns, and was named to the Cincinnati Bengals 40th Anniversary Team.

● Broadcasting Career

After retiring from football, Collinsworth began his broadcasting career as a commentator for HBO's Inside the NFL program, working alongside Bob Costas and Nick Buoniconti. He later joined NBC as a commentator for their NFL coverage, working on Sunday Night Football alongside Al Michaels and John Madden. Collinsworth has also worked as a commentator for ESPN's Monday Night Football and FOX's NFL coverage, and has covered numerous high-profile events, including Super Bowl XLV and Super Bowl XLVI. He has worked with various broadcast partners, including Joe Buck, Troy Aikman, and Pam Oliver.

● Personal Life

Collinsworth is married to Holly Collinsworth and has four children, including Austin Collinsworth, who played football at the University of Notre Dame. He is a resident of Fort Thomas, Kentucky and is involved in various charitable organizations, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of America and the United Service Organizations. Collinsworth has also been involved in various business ventures, including a restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has made appearances on various television shows, including The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

● Awards and Honors

Collinsworth has won numerous awards for his broadcasting work, including multiple Sports Emmy Awards for Outstanding Sports Personality and Outstanding Play-by-Play Announcer. He has also been named the National Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association and has been inducted into the Cincinnati Bengals Ring of Honor. Collinsworth has covered numerous high-profile events, including the Olympic Games, the World Series, and the NBA Finals, and has worked with various networks, including CBS, ABC, and FOX Sports. He has also been recognized for his charitable work, including being named the NFL Man of the Year in 1985. Category:American football players