Chris DeGeare (born February 17, 1987) is a former

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. He was drafted 161st overall pick by the

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in the fifth round of the

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College career

He played collegiate football for the

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. He played high school football for Robert B. Glenn High School in Kernersville, NC, where he graduated in 2005.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

On August 31, 2012 as the Vikings reduced their roster down to league maximum of 53 players, he was released.

Tennessee Titans

On September 5, 2012, he was added to the

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practice squad.

New York Giants

On January 8, 2013, DeGeare signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. On August 20, 2013, he was waived/injured by the Giants. On August 21, 2013, he cleared waivers and was placed on the Giants' injured reserve list.

Dallas Cowboys

On January 8, 2014, DeGeare was signed to a reserve/future contract by the

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Personal life

In 2012, DeGeare married Moraya Seeger Jackson, a marriage and family therapist. She is a granddaughter of folk singer and activist,

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. Their child was born in 2015.

References

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