Position: Offensive guard Name Chris DeGeare Height 1.93 m | Weight: 335 lb (152 kg) Education Wake Forest University College: Wake Forest University | |
Date of birth: (1987-02-17) February 17, 1987 (age 28) NFL draft: 2010 / Round: 5 / Pick: 161 Spouse Moraya Seeger Jackson (m. 2012) Parents Genetria DeGeare, Brian DeGeare Similar People Leslie Frazier, Tom Coughlin, Mike Zimmer, Joe Woods Profiles | ||
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Chris DeGeare (Born February 17, 1987) is an American football offensive guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted 161st overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
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- GameON Airdate 7 8 12
- Biography
- College career
- Minnesota Vikings
- Tennessee Titans
- New York Giants
- Dallas Cowboys
- References
Biography
DeGeare's wife, Moraya, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Minnetonka, Minnesota and granddaughter of the late folk singer and activist, Pete Seeger.
College career
He played collegiate football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He played high school football for Robert B. Glenn High School in Kernersville, NC, where he graduated in 2005.
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 Tennessee Titans practice squad.
New York Giants
On January 8, 2013, DeGeare signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Giants. 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 Dallas Cowboys.