Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala (; born March 4, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes. He was selected in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Steelers. Early life Fuamatu-Ma'afala was born and raised in Kalihi, Hawaii. He grew up in the island of Oahu's most notorious housing project known for murders, gangs, and illegal drug activities, Mayor Wrights Housing. He utilized his athletic abilities as a means of staying away from negative influences. He attended Princess Ka'iulani Elementary School and Central Intermediate School. Fuamatu-Ma'afala attended Saint Louis School in Honolulu. As a senior, he rushed for 883 yards on just 93 carries (9.5 yards per car. avg.). He was selected as MVP honors, and helped lead his team to its ninth consecutive state championship. College career Freshman (1995) At the University of Utah in 1995, Fuamatu-Ma'afala was named Freshman of the Year in the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) after rushing for 834 yards and nine touchdowns for the Utes. Sophomore (1996) In 1996, Fuamatu-Ma'afala rushed for 982 yards on 168 carries and nine touchdowns, and he made 10 receptions for 80 yards, to finish fourth on the team in receiving, while appearing in only eight games for the Utes. The 1996 season opened with three consecutive road games. During the season opening loss at the Utah State Aggies, Fuamatu-Ma'afala carried the ball 14 times for 49 yards. He also recorded two receptions for 17 yards. Utah went on to win the next seven consecutive games. Against the Stanford Cardinal, Fuamatu-Ma'afala rushed the ball 21 times for 64 yards and a three-yard touchdown. During the game at the SMU Mustangs, Fuamatu-Ma'afala carried the ball 21 times for 92 yards. In the home opener against the Fresno State Bulldogs, Fuamatu-Ma'afala rushed the ball 29 times for 169 yards. Against the Kansas Jayhawks, Fuamatu-Ma'afala carried the ball 17 times for 103 yards and two touchdowns. In the game against the UTEP Miners, Fuamatu-Ma'afala carried the ball 28 times for a season high 236 yards, and three touchdowns, while recording two receptions for 23 yards. The 236 rushing yards was the second-highest single-game total in school history (Eddie Johnson rushed for 248 yards in a game in 1984). During the win over the TCU Horned Frogs,