Garrett Graham

Garrett Graham (born August 4, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and was selected by the Houston Texans in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft.

Early life Graham attended Brick Memorial High School in Brick Township, New Jersey. He was a tight end, defensive end, punter and kicker. He finished with 96 receptions for 2,031 yards and 21 touchdowns. He also was first-team all state 2 years in a row.

College career After being redshirted in 2005, Graham played in three games as a redshirt freshman in 2006 but did not have a reception. As a sophomore in 2007, Graham started 10 of 13 games recording 30 receptions for 328 yards and four touchdowns. As a junior in 2008, Graham started 10 of 11 games. He finished the season leading the team in receptions with 40, receiving yards with 540 and touchdowns with five.

Garrett finished his senior season with 51 receptions for 624 yards and seven touchdowns which led the team.

On November 23, 2009, Garrett Graham was selected 1st Team All-Big Ten tight end by the media and 2nd team by the coaches.

Professional career

Houston Texans Graham was selected in the fourth round with the 118th overall pick by the Houston Texans.

After seeing limited action in his first two seasons, Graham became the second-string tight end in the 2012 season. In week 11 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Graham set career highs in receptions (8), yards (82), and touchdowns (2) in the 43–37 overtime win.

On March 13, 2014, Graham re-signed with the Texans on a three-year contract.

Denver Broncos On April 25, 2016, Graham signed with the Denver Broncos.

On September 15, 2016, Graham was released by Denver due to a shoulder injury.

Career statistics

NFL Year Team Receptions Yards Average TDs 2010 Houston Texans 0 0 0 0 2011 Houston Texans 1 24 24.0 0 2012 Houston Texans 28 263 9.4 3 2013 Houston Texans 49 545 11.1 5 2014 Houston Texans 18 197 10.9 1 2015 Houston Texans 4 30 7.5 1 Totals 100 1,059 10.6 10

College Year Team Receptions Yards Average TDs 2005 Wisconsin Redshirt 2006 Wisconsin 0 0 0.0 0 2007 Wisconsin 30 328 10.9 4 2008 Wisconsin 40 540 13.5 5 2009 Wisconsin 51 624 12.2 7 College totals 121 1,492 12.3 16