Chris Garrett (born June 12, 1998) is an American professional

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player who is a

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for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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at Concordia–St. Paul and was selected by the

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of the

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(NFL) in the seventh round of the

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Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Garrett was selected by the

in the seventh round, 252nd overall, of the

. On May 16, 2021, Garrett signed his four-year rookie contract with Los Angeles. Garrett won his first

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when the Rams defeated the

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. Garrett played in one NFL regular season game. He was waived on August 30, 2022.

Minnesota Vikings

On September 14, 2022, Garrett signed with the

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of the

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. He was released on January 3, 2023.

Seattle Seahawks

On January 10, 2023, Garrett was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023. He was waived on May 22, 2023.

Houston Gamblers

Garrett signed with the

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of the

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on June 6, 2023. 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.

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

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. He was waived on March 22, 2024. He was re-signed on April 2, 2024. He was named the 2024 UFL Special Teams Player of the Year on June 7, 2024. His contract was terminated on August 19, 2024, to sign with an NFL team.

Arizona Cardinals

On August 20, 2024, Garrett was signed by the

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, but waived six days later.

St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint)

On October 31, 2024, Garrett re-signed with the Battlehawks. He was placed on injured reserve on June 2, 2025.

References

External links

Concordia Golden Bears bio
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