C. J. Conrad
Christian Jacob "C. J." Conrad (born May 9, 1996) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Kentucky.
Free agent | |||
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Position: | Tight end | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Fairview, Ohio | May 9, 1996||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | Keystone High School (LaGrange, Ohio) | ||
College: | Kentucky | ||
Undrafted: | 2019 | ||
Career history | |||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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College career
In his career at Kentucky, Conrad compiled eighty receptions, one thousand fifteen receiving yards, and twelve receiving touchdowns. His twelve touchdowns are second all-time for tight ends at Kentucky behind James Whalen.[1]
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft, Conrad was signed by the New York Giants.[2] He was waived on August 31, 2019 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3][4] He was released on September 17. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 2, 2020.[5] On April 28, 2020 Conrad was released by the Giants.[6]
Personal life
His parents, Mike and Lois Conrad, both played basketball at Tiffin University. His brother, Austin, plays defensive end at Ohio. His sister, Mackenzie, played collegiate softball at Akron and Coastal Carolina.[1]
References
- "C.J. Conrad - Football". University of Kentucky Athletics. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
- "C.J. Conrad relishing comeback with Giants after career was nearly cut short". Giants Wire. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
- Eisen, Michael (August 31, 2019). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
- Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2019). "Giants place CB Sam Beal on IR, sign TE Eric Tomlinson and 8 to practice squad". Giants.com.
- "Tight end C.J. Conrad getting another chance with Giants". Big Blue View. SB Nation. January 2, 2020.
- Traina, Patricia (2020-04-28). "The Giants have waived tight end C.J. Conrad, center Tanner Volson, defensive back Derrick Baity, punter Sean Smith and long snappers Colin Holba and Drew Scott". @Patricia_Traina. Retrieved 2020-04-28.