University of Central Oklahoma Athletics

Clifford Chatman enjoyed a fantastic football career at UCO as a multi-talented running back, finishing his career as the school’s second all-time leading rusher while also winning a pair of District 9 100-meter dash championships.

Chatman played three years (1978-80) and helped lead the Bronchos to a 23-9 record, including an NAIA national runner-up finish in 1979.  He rushed for 3,316 yards and 33 touchdowns in 627 attempts, averaging 5.3 yards a carry for his career while finishing fifth on UCO’s all-time points scored list (200 points).

A native of Clinton, Chatman rushed for 930 yards and nine TDs in 1978, then had 237 carries for 1,275 yards and 11 scores in 1979.  He carried 224 times for 1,111 yards and 13 TDs as a senior in 1980.

Chatman earned first-team All-District 9 honors twice and was a second-team pick once, receiving honorable mention All-America recognition all three years.  He was a fourth-round draft pick by the New York Giants in 1981 and played one year in the NFL.