Weight: 244 lb (111 kg) | Name Gerald Christian Height 1.91 m | |
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Date of birth: (1991-08-26) August 26, 1991 (age 24) High school: Palm Beach Gardens (FL) Dwyer NFL draft: 2015 / Round: 7 / Pick: 256 Parents Mary Ann Brown, Gerald Christian Similar People Bruce Arians, James Bettcher, Jennifer Welter | ||
Gerald christian 2015 mr irrelevant nfl draft
Gerald Christian (born August 26, 1991) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent. He was Mr. Irrelevant in 2015 when the Arizona Cardinals drafted him with the 256th pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.
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- Gerald christian 2015 mr irrelevant nfl draft
- Louisville football gerald christian draft day highlights
- Early years
- College career
- Arizona Cardinals
- Buffalo Bills
- Arizona Cardinals second stint
- References
Louisville football gerald christian draft day highlights
Early years
Christian attended William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
College career
Christian played for the Florida Gators from 2010 to 2011 and Louisville from 2012 to 2014. In his senior season in 2014, Christian caught 32 passes for 384 yards and five touchdowns. He was named third team All-ACC.
Arizona Cardinals
Christian was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the final pick of the 7th round (256th overall pick) in the 2015 NFL Draft, making him Mr. Irrelevant. Former teammate Chandler Harnish, who was Mr. Irrelevant in 2012, announced the pick. On September 3, 2015, in the Cardinals' final preseason game against the Denver Broncos, Christian tore the MCL in his left knee. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve the next day. On August 29, 2016. he was released from the Cardinals.
Buffalo Bills
On September 7, 2016, Christian was signed to the Bills' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 4, 2016. He was released on October 21, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad on October 25. He was elevated back to the active roster on October 28, 2016. He was released by the Bills on November 26, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on December 3, 2016.
On March 6, 2017, Christian was released by the Bills.
Arizona Cardinals (second stint)
On July 27, 2017, Christian was signed by the Cardinals. He was waived by the team on September 2, 2017.
