History of Chase Winovich in Timeline

Chase Winovich is a retired American football player who was a defensive end in the NFL for five seasons. He played college football at the University of Michigan, earning accolades such as two-time All-Big Ten selection and All-American honors. Drafted by the New England Patriots in 2019, he played there for three seasons before joining the Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, and Miami Dolphins.

April 19, 1995: Birth of Chase Winovich

Chase Camden Winovich was born on April 19, 1995.

February 5, 2014: Winovich Commits to Michigan

On February 5, 2014, Chase Winovich officially committed to play football at the University of Michigan.

2014: Winovich Joins Michigan Football

Chase Winovich began his college football career at the University of Michigan in 2014.

2014: Redshirted Season

Chase Winovich did not appear in any games for the Michigan Wolverines during the 2014 season.

November 2015: Chad Carr's Passing

Chad Carr, the grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr, tragically passed away from DIPG in November 2015.

2015: Limited Appearances

Chase Winovich appeared in six games for the Michigan Wolverines during the 2015 season.

2016: Transition to Defensive End

Chase Winovich switched positions to defensive end in 2016 after playing linebacker and tight end.

September 23, 2017: Winovich's Breakout Performance

On September 23, 2017, Chase Winovich had a standout game against Purdue, recording four tackles for a loss, including three sacks, earning him Co-Big Ten Conference Defensive Player of the Week.

December 2017: Supporting the ChadTough Foundation

In December 2017, Chase Winovich and his Michigan teammates dyed their hair orange for the Outback Bowl to raise awareness and funds exceeding $200,000 for the ChadTough Foundation, dedicated to fighting DIPG.

January 3, 2018: Winovich Returns for Senior Year

Chase Winovich announced his decision to return to Michigan for his fifth year on January 3, 2018.

October 1, 2018: Second Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week Award

Chase Winovich earned his second Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week recognition on October 1, 2018, after recording eight solo tackles and a sack against Northwestern, contributing to Michigan's comeback from a 17-point deficit.

2018: Continued Support for ChadTough

Chase Winovich continued his efforts to raise awareness for DIPG in 2018, partnering with The ChadTough Foundation.

2018: Winovich Earns All-American Honors

Chase Winovich received All-American honors in 2018 while playing college football for the Michigan Wolverines.

June 4, 2019: Signing with the Patriots

Chase Winovich officially signed a four-year contract with the New England Patriots on June 4, 2019, marking the beginning of his NFL career.

2019: Drafted into the NFL

Chase Winovich was selected by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft.

October 5, 2020: Controversial Play Against the Chiefs

During a game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 5, 2020, Chase Winovich recorded a sack on Patrick Mahomes that resulted in a fumble, but the turnover was controversially overturned by the referees.