Chris Garrett (linebacker)

For other persons with similar names, see Chris Garrett (disambiguation).

Chris Garrett
No. 48 – St. Louis Battlehawks
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1998-06-12) June 12, 1998 (age 26)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Wisconsin Lutheran
(Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
College:Concordia–St. Paul (2017–2020)
NFL draft:2021 / round: 7 / pick: 252
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
College record[1]
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Chris Garrett (born June 12, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Concordia–St. Paul and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round, 252nd overall, in the 2021 NFL draft.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Garrett was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round, 252nd overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[2] On May 16, 2021, Garrett signed his four-year rookie contract with Los Angeles.[3] Garrett won his first Super Bowl ring when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. Garrett played in one NFL regular season game.[4] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[5]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 14, 2022, Garrett signed with the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings.[6] He was released on January 3, 2023.

Seattle Seahawks

On January 10, 2023, Garrett was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023.[8] He was waived on May 22, 2023.

Houston Gamblers

Garrett signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League on June 6, 2023.[9] Garrett and all other Gamblers players and coaches were all transferred to the Houston Roughnecks after it was announced that the Gamblers took on the identity of their XFL counterpart, the Roughnecks.[10]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On January 15, 2024, Garrett was selected by the St. Louis Battlehawks in the second round of the Super Draft portion of the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[11] He was waived on March 22, 2024.[12] He was re-signed on April 2, 2024.[13] He was named the 2024 UFL Special Teams Player of the Year on June 7, 2024.[14] His contract was terminated on August 19, 2024, to sign with an NFL team.[15]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 20, 2024, Garrett was signed by the Arizona Cardinals, but waived six days later.[16][17]

St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint)

On October 31, 2024, Garrett re-signed with the Battlahawks.[18]

References

  1. ^ "Chris Garrett - Football".
  2. ^ Jackson, Stu (May 1, 2021). "Rams select OLB Chris Garrett with 252nd pick in 2021 NFL Draft". TheRams.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/16/21".
  4. ^ "Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals - February 13th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Jackson, Stu (August 30, 2022). "Analysis: Rams' initial 53-man roster for 2022". TheRams.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  6. ^ Young, Lindsey (September 14, 2022). "Vikings Sign OLB Chris Garrett to the Practice Squad". Vikings.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  7. ^ @seahawksPR (January 10, 2023). "The @Seahawks signed LB Chris Garrett to the practice squad this morning. #GoHawks" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ^ Boyle, John (January 17, 2023). "Seahawks Sign 10 To Future Contracts". Seahawks.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  9. ^ @USFLGamblers (June 6, 2023). "Free Agent Signings" (Tweet). Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Twitter.
  10. ^ "United Football League Reveals Team Markets and Head Coaches for 2024 Season". www.xfl.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  11. ^ Rachuk, Stephan (January 15, 2024). "2024 United Football League (UFL) Super Draft Tracker". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  12. ^ "St. Louis Battlehawks set 50-man roster". UFLBoard.com. March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  13. ^ @UFL_PR (April 2, 2024). "The United Football League has announced the following transactions:" (Tweet). Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ "Battlehawks' Garrett Named UFL Special Teams Player of the Year". www.theufl.com. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  15. ^ @UFL_PR (August 19, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved August 20, 2024 – via Twitter.
  16. ^ Gershman, Zach (August 20, 2024). "Cardinals Sign UFL Special Teams Player Of The Year". AZCardinals.com.
  17. ^ Urban, Darren (August 26, 2024). "Cardinals Begin Roster Cuts By Releasing 6". AZCardinals.com.
  18. ^ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.