Chris Best

Born 1983 · Age 42

Canadian former professional football guard who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL; collegiate player at Duke University and the University of Waterloo; Grey Cup champion (2013).

Total Events

Career Span

40 years

Peak Net Worth

$1,200,000

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Life & Career Timeline

1983Age 0

Born in Calgary, Alberta

Christopher Best was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

4/3/1983Source

Confidence

99%

2001Age 18

Began undergraduate studies and NCAA career at Duke University (approx.)

Began attending Duke University and played college football in the United States; source states he played four seasons at Duke and graduated in 2005. Year is an estimate based on 4-year degree completion in 2005.

1/1/2001Net Worth: $5,000Source

Confidence

60%

2001Age 18

Started playing for Duke University football program (approx.)

Played for Duke University for four seasons (four-season tenure noted in sources). Exact season-years not stated; inferred start year based on graduation year.

1/1/2001Net Worth: $5,000Source

Confidence

60%

2004Age 21

Final collegiate season at Duke University (approx.)

Completed final season of four-season collegiate play at Duke (inferred as season prior to 2005 graduation).

1/1/2004Net Worth: $15,000Source

Confidence

55%

2005Age 22

Graduated Duke University with BEng in Mechanical Engineering

Graduated from Duke University in 2005 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

1/1/2005Net Worth: $20,000Source

Confidence

98%

2005Age 22

Drafted in CFL Draft (Round 1, Pick 4)

Selected in the 2005 CFL Draft in round 1 with the 4th overall pick by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

1/1/2005Net Worth: $30,000Source

Confidence

99%

2005Age 22

Signed with Saskatchewan Roughriders / Professional debut season begins

Began professional CFL career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders (first CFL season listed as 2005).

1/1/2005Net Worth: $40,000Source

Confidence

95%

2005Age 22

Wore jersey number 66 (team listing)

Listed on team roster wearing #66 while with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

1/1/2005Net Worth: $40,000Source

Confidence

95%

2006Age 23

Awarded J. P. Metras Trophy (listed)

Listed as recipient of the J. P. Metras Trophy (an award typically given to the top lineman in Canadian university football) in sources; year shown as 2006 in available summary.

1/1/2006Net Worth: $60,000Source

Confidence

60%

2006Age 23

Played 2nd CFL season with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Second professional CFL season; continued as offensive guard for Saskatchewan.

1/1/2006Net Worth: $70,000Source

Confidence

95%

2007Age 24

Played 3rd CFL season with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Continued as starting/offensive lineman for the Roughriders.

1/1/2007Net Worth: $90,000Source

Confidence

95%

2008Age 25

Played 4th CFL season with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Ongoing professional play; roster staple on the offensive line.

1/1/2008Net Worth: $110,000Source

Confidence

95%

2009Age 26

Played 5th CFL season with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Mid-career CFL season for Chris Best.

1/1/2009Net Worth: $140,000Source

Confidence

95%

2010Age 27

Played 6th CFL season with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Continued presence on the Roughriders' offensive line.

1/1/2010Net Worth: $180,000Source

Confidence

95%

2011Age 28

Played 7th CFL season with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Active CFL season; continued to contribute as veteran lineman.

1/1/2011Net Worth: $230,000Source

Confidence

95%

2012Age 29

Played 8th CFL season with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Experienced offensive guard with multiple seasons of service.

1/1/2012Net Worth: $300,000Source

Confidence

95%

2013Age 30

Won 101st Grey Cup (Grey Cup champion)

Member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders team that won the 101st Grey Cup in 2013.

1/1/2013Net Worth: $600,000Source

Confidence

98%

2013Age 30

Played 9th CFL season with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Season culminated in winning the Grey Cup; veteran starter/offensive guard.

1/1/2013Net Worth: $600,000Source

Confidence

95%

2014Age 31

Played 10th CFL season with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Reached the milestone of a decade-plus professional career; sources note he 'played 10 seasons' for the Roughriders (statement varies across references).

1/1/2014Net Worth: $700,000Source

Confidence

90%

2015Age 32

Continued seasons with Saskatchewan Roughriders

Listed as a Roughriders player in team rosters spanning into the mid-2010s (career listed through 2016 in some sources).

1/1/2015Net Worth: $850,000Source

Confidence

85%

2016Age 33

Final listed CFL season / Career endpoint recorded

Career history entries list playing years as 2005–2016; 2016 is recorded as the final season in several team summaries.