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Kris Farris - Buffalo Bills Bio

Pro:
Agreed to terms with the Bills as a free agent on 4/19/01.entered the NFL as a third-round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1999 out of UCLA.spent the entire 1999 season on injured reserve due to a stress fracture in his foot and also missed the entire 2000 season.had foot surgery in December of 2000 and is expected to contribute to the Bills line in 2001.

College:
Was a unanimous first-team All-America and All-Pac 10 Conference selection.won the 1998 Outland Trophy, given to the nation's premier lineman.started every game in which he played (35). allowed no sacks and only three quarterback pressures while registering 48 knockdowns for an offense that averaged 487.3 yards per game in 1998.was an All-Pac-10 Conference and Academic All-PAC 10 honorable mention choice in 1997.earned the Captain Don Brown Memorial Award as UCLA's most improved player.finished season with 45 knockdown blocks.delivered 35 knockdowns in 1996 as he became the third freshman to start at left tackle in seven years at UCLA.

Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-8
Weight: 318
College: UCLA
Years in NFL: 1
How Acquired: Free Agent '01
Birthdate: 3/26/1977
Birthplace: Mission Viejo, CA
Residence: Mission Viejo, CA