Chris Garrett (linebacker)
American football player (born 1998)
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Chris Garrett (born June 12, 1998) is an American professional football player who is a linebacker for the Orlando Storm of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Concordia–St. Paul and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
| No. 48 – Orlando Storm | |||||
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||
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| Born | June 12, 1998 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Wisconsin Lutheran (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) | ||||
| College | Concordia–St. Paul (2017–2020) | ||||
| NFL draft | 2021: 7th round, 252nd overall pick | ||||
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Professional career
Los Angeles Rams
Garrett was selected 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]
On August 30, 2022, Garrett was waived by the Rams as part of final roster cuts.[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.[7]
Seattle Seahawks
On January 10, 2023, Garrett was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023.[9] He was waived on May 22, 2023.[10]
Houston Gamblers
Garrett signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League on June 6, 2023.[11] 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.[12]
St. Louis Battlehawks (first stint)
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.[13] He was waived on March 22, 2024.[14] He was re-signed on April 2, 2024.[15] He was named the 2024 UFL Special Teams Player of the Year on June 7, 2024.[16] His contract was terminated on August 19, 2024, to sign with an NFL team.[17]
Arizona Cardinals
On August 20, 2024, Garrett was signed by the Arizona Cardinals, but waived six days later.[18][19]
St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint)
On October 31, 2024, Garrett re-signed with the Battlehawks.[20] He was placed on injured reserve on June 2, 2025.[21]
Orlando Storm
On January 13, 2026, Garrett was selected by the Orlando Storm in the 2026 UFL Draft.[22]