Chad Owens

Chad Owens established an indelible record during his collegiate career at the University of Hawaii, where he amassed 5,461 all-purpose yards, an all-time university record. A pivotal wide receiver and return specialist, Owens was integral to the Warriors’ Hawaii Bowl victories in 2003 and 2004. He concluded his impactful college tenure in 2004 by receiving the prestigious Mosi Tatupu Award, designating him as the nation’s best Special Teams Player, having compiled 3,031 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns across 44 games. Owens launched his professional journey in 2005, selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the NFL draft.

Owens holds the distinct honor of being the first professional football player to achieve at least 3,000 combined yards in three consecutive seasons (2010-2012), demonstrating remarkable consistency and impact. He stands 8th in CFL history for kick return yards with 10,309 and 10th in combined yards with 16,698. Chad Owens’ unparalleled contributions to professional football were further immortalized in 2024 with his induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy as one of the sport’s most dynamic and impactful players.