Chad Rinehart (2022) - Hall of Fame

Chad Rinehart

Induction:
2022
Class:
2008

A two-time all-American tackle, Chad Rinehart's presence on the offensive line played a key role in UNI's football success in the mid-2000s. The Boone, Iowa, native helped the Panthers to 37 wins, including three Gateway Football Conference championships, headlined by a run to the 2005 FCS National Championship Game and an undefeated 2007 regular season.

Following three First Team All-Gateway selections and First Team All-American recognition as a senior, Rinehart was drafted in the third round with the 96th overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins. After a brief stint on the New York Jets practice squad in 2010, Rinehart signed with the Buffalo Bills, where he would make 17 starts in 27 games played. Rinehart concluded his professional career after the 2014 season after two seasons with the San Diego Chargers with 26 starts under his belt. Considered one of the best tackles in the history of the MVFC, Rinehart was named to the league's Silver Anniversary Team in 2009.

Rinehart now resides in Cedar Falls, and serves as the associate athletic director at Waverly-Shell Rock High School.