(born
June 15 ,
1976 , in
Union City, Ohio ) is a former professional
American Football player. For three seasons he played
Running Back for the
Chicago Bears of the
National Football League . He was a first round pick (#5 overall) in the
1998 NFL Draft . Today, he is mostly remembered for a ''
Sports Illustrated '' article in which he spoke about his conversion to
Fundamentalist Christianity and his relationship with the organization
Champions For Christ Champions for Christ: The NFL And Religion
September 4, 1998 Episode no. 201, PBS:Religious & Ethics Weekly
{Link without Title} . He now works at Clopay in
Russia, Ohio . He is also currently attending the Ohio Basic Peace Officer Academy through Edison State Community College and
Miami County Sheriffs Office.
Enis attended
Mississinawa Valley High School in
Union City, Ohio , where he was named a ''
Parade ''
All-American , and voted the 1993
Mr. Football Award in the State of Ohio by the
Associated Press . He was a three-time All-State selection at
Linebacker , and
Most Valuable Player of the 1994
Big 33 Football Classic . He spent one year at
The Kiski School in
Saltsburg, Pennsylvania .
Enis attended
Pennsylvania State University at the
University Park, Pennsylvania campus.
- 1995-113 attempts, 683 yards, 4 Touchdowns
- 1996-224 Attempts, 1210 yards, 13 Touchdowns
- 1997-228 attempts, 1363 yards, 19 Touchdowns
Majored in Recreational Management at Penn State.
1998-133 attempts, 497 yards, 0 touchdowns
1999-287 attempts, 916 yards, 3 touchdowns
2000-36 attempts, 84 yards, 1 touchdown
