Chris Garrett (Canadian football)

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]

Chris Garrett
Born: (1987-02-11) February 11, 1987
New York, New York
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)RB
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
CollegeOhio University
Career history
As player
2010–2013Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2013Saskatchewan Roughriders
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Career

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.[3] Garrett was then named the offensive player of the week by the CFL, for his playoff performance against the Tiger-Cats.[4]

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.[5]

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. Kirk Penton (November 19, 2011). "Hail to sweet feet". Winnipeg Sun.
  4. "Chris Garrett headlines Players of the Week". CFL. November 22, 2011. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012.
  5. "Blue Bombers release three". Archived from the original on 2013-08-17. Retrieved 2013-08-14.


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