Chris Amos Shows That “There’s a Way to Make It Out”

By: Rashan Addison | Publish Date: April 17th, 2026

“You have to sell to me why we should take our chances on you,” a scout from the Philadelphia Eagles told Chris Amos.

For many Division III athletes, that question lingers over every conversation with an NFL team. Amos, a senior at Kean University, did not hear any doubts; he heard opportunity.

In collegiate sports, Division III players often face skepticism about the level of competition. Amos has used that stigma as motivation. “To me, a sell isn’t just a conversation,” Amos said. “It’s what you put on film.”

He backed up his words with production. As a junior, Amos earned first-team All-NJAC honors, second-team All-ECAC recognition and first-team H.R. All-American status at outside linebacker. He followed that with another standout season as a senior, adding first-team All-Region honors after transitioning to defensive back. In his final season, Amos recorded 56 tackles, eight pass breakups, 3.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles, finishing his career as a two-time All-American.

Amos rejects the notion that Division III football is inferior.

“If you’re playing well, they’re going to find you,” he said. “There is going to be a way to make it out.”

Still, he understands the perception. Scouts from the Washington Commanders, Philadelphia Eagles and Baltimore Ravens have shown interest, but opportunities at the next level can be scarce for small-school prospects.

For Amos, the pursuit is personal. He credits much of his success to his late father, whose support anchored his football journey. After his father’s death, Amos briefly questioned his motivation to continue playing, but decided quitting would not honor the foundation his father helped build. Since then, he has dedicated every workout and practice to him.

Now, his focus is on the NFL. Amos is training at Test Football Academy, preparing for pro-day drills such as the 40-yard dash, vertical jump and shuttle run, workouts designed to sharpen the measurable traits that often determine whether a prospect earns a camp invitation. He no longer sees himself only as a standout at Kean; he views himself as part of a larger group of Division III players determined to prove they belong.

The underdog label remains, but Amos is comfortable with it. He has been answering questions about his level his entire career, and he believes he already has his response.