Chad Kackert

Charles "Chad" Kackert (born September 15, 1986 in Simi Valley, California) is an American and Canadian football running back currently playing for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

Collegiate career
Kackert played for Grace Brethren High School in Simi Valley, California and at the University of New Hampshire.

Jacksonville Jaguars
Kackert signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted rookie following the 2010 NFL Draft and participated in training camp, but was released prior to the start of the season.

Toronto Argonauts
Kackert signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League on February 14, 2011. Partway through the 2012 CFL season the Argonauts released Cory Boyd, making Kackert the starting tailback. He would finish the season with 638 yards, 5 touchdowns and a rushing average of 6.3 yards per carry. On November 25, 2012, Kackert was named the Most Valuable Player of the 100th Grey Cup, where he helped the Argonauts defeat the Calgary Stampeders 35–22. Despite rumours that he might try and sign with a NFL team, Kackert resigned with the Argonauts at the start of free agency.