C. J. Conrad Explained

C.J. Conrad
Current Team:Kent State Golden Flashes
Position:Tight ends coach
Birth Date:9 May 1996
Birth Place:Fairview, Ohio
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:250
High School:Keystone High School (LaGrange, Ohio)
College:Kentucky (2015-2018)
Undraftedyear:2019
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Christian Jacob "C. J." Conrad (born May 9, 1996) is an American football coach and former player who is currently the tight ends coach at Kent State University. He played tight end at the University of Kentucky.

College career

In his career at Kentucky, Conrad compiled eighty receptions, one thousand fifteen receiving yards, and twelve receiving touchdowns. His twelve touchdowns are second all-time for tight ends at Kentucky behind James Whalen.[1]

Professional career

Playing career

After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft, Conrad was signed by the New York Giants.[2] He was waived on August 31, 2019 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[3] [4] He was released on September 17. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 2, 2020.[5] On April 28, 2020, Conrad was released by the Giants.[6]

Coaching career

In July 2020, Conrad joined the University of Kentucky football staff as a graduate assistant while pursuing his master's degree.[7] [8]

On June 15, 2023, he was hired to be the tight ends coach at Eastern Kentucky.[9]

Personal life

His parents, Mike and Lois Conrad, both played basketball at Tiffin University. His brother, Austin, plays defensive end at Ohio. His sister, Mackenzie, played collegiate softball at Akron and Coastal Carolina.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: C.J. Conrad - Football. University of Kentucky Athletics. en. 2019-05-16.
  2. Web site: C.J. Conrad relishing comeback with Giants after career was nearly cut short. 2019-05-15. Giants Wire. en. 2019-05-16.
  3. Web site: New York Giants announce 53-man roster. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. August 31, 2019.
  4. Web site: Giants place CB Sam Beal on IR, sign TE Eric Tomlinson and 8 to practice squad. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. September 1, 2019.
  5. Web site: Tight end C.J. Conrad getting another chance with Giants. Big Blue View. SB Nation. January 2, 2020.
  6. Web site: The Giants have waived tight end C.J. Conrad, center Tanner Volson, defensive back Derrick Baity, punter Sean Smith and long snappers Colin Holba and Drew Scott.. Traina. Patricia. 2020-04-28. @Patricia_Traina. en. 2020-04-28.
  7. Web site: Moore. Josh. July 20, 2020. Former UK standout C.J. Conrad returning to football team as a grad assistant. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20200817130241/https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article244350347.html . 2020-08-17 . December 14, 2020.
  8. Web site: 2020-07-20. Former Kentucky tight end C.J. Conrad lands coaching position on Mark Stoops' coaching staff. 2021-04-11. Saturday Down South. en-US.
  9. Web site: Shelton . Hunter . 2023-06-15 . EKU Hires C.J. Conrad as Tight Ends Coach . 2024-01-02 . Sports Illustrated Kentucky Wildcats News, Analysis and More . en.