BIOGRAPHY
Andre Chachere was born February 10, 1996, in Fresno, California. He is a cornerback in the National Football League.
Born and raised in Fresno, California, Chachere graduated from Clovis West High School. His father Derrick Chachere played seven seasons in the Arena Football League from 1995 to 2002. At San Jose State University, Chachere played at cornerback for the San Jose State Spartans from 2014 to 2017. After playing primarily on special teams in his first season, Chachere was a starter for his last three seasons. In 49 career games, Chachere had 122 total tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss for 14 yards (including a sack), three forced fumbles, seven interceptions for 169 yards, and 27 passes defended. In San Jose State's 27-16 victory over Georgia State in the 2015 Cure Bowl, Chachere made an interception in the end zone in the final minute. Chachere graduated from San Jose State in May 2018 with a bachelor's degree in communication studies.
Chachere signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2018. He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. On November 21, 2018, Chachere was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 29, 2018. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.
On September 11, 2019, Chachere was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. He was released on October 11. Chachere was signed to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad on October 21, 2019. On December 18, 2019, Chachere was signed by the Arizona Cardinals off the Panther's practice squad. Chachere was released on May 12, 2020.
Chachere had a tryout with the Indianapolis Colts on August 13, 2020, and with the Tennessee Titans on August 17. He visited the Colts again on August 20 and signed with them on August 23, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. On January 10, 2021, Chachere signed a reserve/futures contract with the Colts.
Chachere joined the Arizona Cardinals in 2023.
