Chris Garrett (Canadian football)

For other persons with similar names, see Chris Garrett (disambiguation).

Chris Garrett

Born:	(1987-02-11) February 11, 1987 (age 38) New York, New York
Career information
Status	Active
CFL status	American
Position(s)	RB
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg)
College	Ohio University
Career history
As player
2010–2013	Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2013	Saskatchewan Roughriders
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-MAC (2009)
Career stats
Playing stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Chris Garrett (born February 11, 1987, in New York, New York) is a former running back who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League from 2010 to 2013. Garrett grew up in Utica, New York before playing college football at Ohio University. ^{[1] [2]}

Career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 6+3⁄8 in (1.69 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	4.50 s	1.55 s	2.59 s	4.26 s	6.85 s	34.0 in (0.86 m)	9 ft 5 in (2.87 m)	19 reps
All values from Pro Day [3]

In his first season with starting reps for the Bombers in 2011, Garrett cemented the starting role as a third stringer. He gained the spot after starters Fred Reid and backup Carl Volny went down with injury in the same game. Garrett then helped the team to the 99th Grey Cup with a 190-yard performance in the CFL East final against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He dedicated the game ball to former teammate Marcellis Williamson in an emotional tribute after the game, also promising to send the ball to Williamson's family. ^[4] Garrett was then named the offensive player of the week by the CFL, for his playoff performance against the Tiger-Cats. ^[5]

Garrett missed the entire 2012 CFL season after injuring his injured his Achilles in training camp. Upon recovery during the following season, he was released by the Bombers on August 14, 2013. ^[6]

On September 4, 2013, the Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Garrett. He was released during the off season.

Statistics

Rushing			Regular season							Receiving
Year	Team		No.	Yards	Avg	Long	TD	Fumbles		No.	Yards	Avg	Long	TD
2010	WPG		19	113	5.9	23	0	0		1	20	20	20	0
2011	WPG		92	576	6.3	32	4	0		20	91	4.6	15	0
Totals	TOT		111	689	6.2	32	4	0		21	111	5.3	20	0

Rushing			Playoffs								Receiving
Year	Team		GP	No.	Yards	Avg	Long	TD	Fumbles		No.	Yards	Avg	Long	TD
2011	WPG		1	29	190	6.5	25	1	1		1	10	10.0	10	0
Totals	TOT		1	29	190	6.5	25	1	1		1	10	10.0	10	0

References

1. "Chris Garrett profile". CFL. Archived from the original on January 26, 2012. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
2. "Chris Garrett NFL Draft profile". CBS . Retrieved November 21, 2011.
3. "2010 NFL Draft Scout Chris Garrett College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
4. Kirk Penton (November 19, 2011). "Hail to sweet feet". Winnipeg Sun.
5. "Chris Garrett headlines Players of the Week". CFL. November 22, 2011. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012.
6. "Blue Bombers release three". Archived from the original on August 17, 2013. Retrieved August 14, 2013.