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Garrett Graham (born 1986

Class of 2005), NFL tight end who has played for the Houston Texans.[40]

What is Garrett Graham (born 1986 known for?

Born on August 4, 1986, in Brick Township, New Jersey, Garrett Graham is a celebrated former American football tight end. He is a notable alumnus of Brick Memorial High School in the same town. After high school, Graham went on to play college football at the University of Wisconsin. He was then drafted in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans, marking the start of his professional football journey.

In his high school years, Graham played in different positions such as tight end, defensive end, punter, and kicker. He displayed his athletic prowess by finishing his high school career with impressive stats - 96 receptions for 2,031 yards and 21 touchdowns. His remarkable performance earned him first-team all-state accolades for two years in a row.

During his time at the University of Wisconsin, Graham had 121 receptions, 1,492 yards, and 16 touchdowns over his college career. In 2009, he was honored with first-team All-Big Ten by media and second-team All-Big Ten by coaches.

Graham's NFL career spanned from 2010 to 2016, during which he played for both the Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos. His professional stats include 100 receptions, 1,059 receiving yards, and 10 touchdowns. However, his career ended with the Denver Broncos due to a shoulder injury in 2016.