Robert Chancey

Robert Dewayne Chancey (born September 7, 1972) is a former American football fullback.

Chancey played professional baseball prior to his NFL career. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 6th round of the 1992 MLB Draft. He spent two years playing for the Gulf Coast Orioles in the Orioles organization, and also played for the Beaumont Bullfrogs of the Texas–Louisiana League and the Kingsport Mets in the New York Mets organization.

Although he did not play college football and had not played since high school, Chancey was signed by the San Diego Chargers after he ran a 4.58 40-yard dash during his cousin, Antowain Smith's pro day. In 1997, Chancey appeared in six games for the Chargers. On April 14, 1998 Chancey was re-signed by the Chargers. On July 24 he was released during the training camp. Five days later he was signed by the Chicago Bears where he appeared in all 16 games starting 1. During the season he rushed the ball 29 times for 122 yards and scored two touchdowns. He also caught 11 passes for 102 yards, while also fumbling twice. He also returned two kickoffs for 18 yards. On September 5, 1999 he was cut by the Bears. One month later he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an injury replacement for the injured Daryl Johnston, he appeared in 3 games, rushing the ball 14 times for 57 yards. On February 15, 2000, he was signed to an offer sheet by the Chargers. He re-joined the team after the Cowboys refused to match the offer. That season he appeared in 4 games, starting 3. He rushed the ball 42 times for 141 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught one pass for six yards. He also attempted his only pass as a professional. He was cut by the Chargers on February 28, 2001.