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Chris Manhertz
Tight end · 11th season
Updated
- Height
- 6-6
- Weight
- 235
- Age
- 34
- College
- Canisius College
- Drafted
- Undrafted
- Exp
- 11
Overview
Chris Manhertz is a blocking tight end in his 11th NFL season and third with the Giants. The Bronx native played four seasons of basketball at Canisius, not football, and signed with Buffalo after a tryout following the 2014 season. He also played for New Orleans, Carolina, Jacksonville and Denver. The Giants signed him in March 2024, and he has re-signed on one-year deals in 2025 and March 2026. He played in all 34 games over the past two seasons.
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Frequently asked
- Did Chris Manhertz play college football?
- No. Chris Manhertz played four seasons of basketball at Canisius from 2010 to 2014 and led the team in rebounding three straight seasons. He moved to football after college and earned a tryout with Buffalo.
- What teams has Chris Manhertz played for?
- Chris Manhertz signed with Buffalo after a tryout and has played regular-season games for New Orleans, Carolina, Jacksonville, Denver and the Giants. He joined the Giants in March 2024.
- What is Chris Manhertz's contract with the Giants?
- Chris Manhertz re-signed with the Giants on a one-year deal in March 2026, his agent told ESPN. He played in all 34 Giants games over the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
- Where is Chris Manhertz from?
- Chris Manhertz is from the Bronx. He went to Cardinal Spellman High School, where he became the fourth boys basketball player in school history to score 1,000 points.
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