Chris Garrett (linebacker)

Chris Garrett
Garrett with the Orlando Storm in 2026
No. 48 – Orlando Storm
PositionLinebacker
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1998-06-12) June 12, 1998
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight239 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High schoolWisconsin Lutheran (Milwaukee)
CollegeConcordia–St. Paul (2017–2020)
NFL draft2021: 7th round, 252nd overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
NCAA Division II record[1]
  • Most career forced fumbles: 15
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Games played1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Chris Garrett (born June 12, 1998) is an American professional football player who is a linebacker for the Orlando Storm of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Concordia Golden Bears and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m)		241 lb
(109 kg)		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 6+1⁄2 in
(1.99 m)		4.81 s1.57 s2.63 s4.31 s7.07 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		11 reps
All values from Pro Day[2]

Los Angeles Rams

Garrett was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round, 252nd overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[3] On May 16, 2021, Garrett signed his four-year rookie contract with Los Angeles.[4] Garrett won his first Super Bowl ring when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. Garrett played in one NFL regular season game.[5]

On August 30, 2022, Garrett was waived by the Rams as part of final roster cuts.[6]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 14, 2022, Garrett signed with the practice squad of the Minnesota Vikings.[7] He was released on January 3, 2023.[8]

Seattle Seahawks

On January 10, 2023, Garrett was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 17, 2023.[10] He was waived on May 22, 2023.[11]

Houston Gamblers

Garrett signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League on June 6, 2023.[12] 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.[13]

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 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[14] He was waived on March 22, 2024.[15] He was re-signed on April 2, 2024.[16] He was named the 2024 UFL Special Teams Player of the Year on June 7, 2024.[17] His contract was terminated on August 19, 2024, to sign with an NFL team.[18]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 20, 2024, Garrett was signed by the Arizona Cardinals, but waived six days later.[19][20]

St. Louis Battlehawks (second stint)

On October 31, 2024, Garrett re-signed with the Battlehawks.[21] He was placed on injured reserve on June 2, 2025.[22]

Orlando Storm

On January 13, 2026, Garrett was selected by the Orlando Storm in the 2026 UFL Draft.[23]

References

  1. ↑ "Chris Garrett - Football".
  2. ↑ "Chris Garrett College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ Jackson, Stu (May 1, 2021). "Rams select OLB Chris Garrett with 252nd pick in 2021 NFL Draft". TheRams.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  4. ↑ Ortenberg, Andrew (May 16, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/16/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals - February 13th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  6. ↑ Jackson, Stu (August 30, 2022). "Analysis: Rams' initial 53-man roster for 2022". TheRams.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  7. ↑ Young, Lindsey (September 14, 2022). "Vikings Sign OLB Chris Garrett to the Practice Squad". Vikings.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  8. ↑ Reyna, Lorenzo. "NFC Contender Released Ex-Rams Defender to Add Another Former Ram". Heavy.com. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  9. ↑ @seahawksPR (January 10, 2023). "The @Seahawks signed LB Chris Garrett to the practice squad this morning. #GoHawks" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. ↑ Boyle, John (January 17, 2023). "Seahawks Sign 10 To Future Contracts". Seahawks.com. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  11. ↑ Boyle, John (May 22, 2023). "Seahawks Sign NT LaTrell Bumphus". Seahawks.com. Retrieved March 26, 2026.
  12. ↑ @USFLGamblers (June 6, 2023). "Free Agent Signings" (Tweet). Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Twitter.
  13. ↑ "United Football League Reveals Team Markets and Head Coaches for 2024 Season". www.xfl.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  14. ↑ Rachuk, Stephan (January 15, 2024). "2024 United Football League (UFL) Super Draft Tracker". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  15. ↑ "St. Louis Battlehawks set 50-man roster". UFLBoard.com. March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  16. ↑ @UFL_PR (April 2, 2024). "The United Football League has announced the following transactions:" (Tweet). Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  17. ↑ "Battlehawks' Garrett Named UFL Special Teams Player of the Year". www.theufl.com. June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
  18. ↑ @UFL_PR (August 19, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved August 20, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  19. ↑ Gershman, Zach (August 20, 2024). "Cardinals Sign UFL Special Teams Player Of The Year". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  20. ↑ Urban, Darren (August 26, 2024). "Cardinals Begin Roster Cuts By Releasing 6". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  21. ↑ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  22. ↑ Larsen, James (June 4, 2025). "St. Louis Battlehawks Sign Mac McCain III & Shaka Toney". PFNewsroom.com. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Day One of the 2026 UFL Draft Delivers Immediate Impact and Familiar Faces". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
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