Haskell Garrett Explained

Haskell Garrett
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:4 May 1998
Birth Place:Burlington, Vermont, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:300
College:Ohio State (2017–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
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Pfr:GarrHa00

Haskell Garrett (born May 4, 1998) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Early life

Originally from Vermont, Garrett moved to Hawaii, then Nevada at age 13, after the death of his father.[1] [2] Garrett attended Bishop Gorman High School in Summerlin, Nevada. During his career, he had 25 sacks. Garrett played in the 2017 U. S. Army All-American Bowl.[3] He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.[4] [5]

College career

During his first three years at Ohio State (2017–2019), Garrett recorded 20 tackles over 33 games as a rotational defensive lineman. In August 2020, prior to his senior season, Garrett was shot in the face while attempting to break up a fight.[6] [7] Despite the shooting he returned to play just two months later.[8] [9] He was named an All-American that season by CBS.[10] On December 27, 2021, Garrett announced that he would be opting out of the 2022 Rose Bowl and declaring for the 2022 NFL draft.[11]

Professional career

Garrett signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022.[12] He was released on August 16, 2022.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'My roots run deep in Burlington, VT': A Q&A with Ohio State football star Haskell Garrett. January 28, 2021.
  2. Web site: Haskell Garrett turns potential tragedy into triumph with breakthrough season. December 18, 2020.
  3. Web site: No. 1 Bishop Gorman has four Army All-Americans; will it have four Ohio State Buckeyes?. November 12, 2016.
  4. Web site: Four-star DT Garrett commits to Ohio State. S. I.. Wire. Sports Illustrated.
  5. Web site: Bishop Gorman junior Haskell Garrett commits to Ohio State. February 9, 2016.
  6. Web site: Ohio State defensive tackle Haskell Garrett recovering from gunshot wound. Joey. Kaufman. Buckeye Xtra.
  7. Web site: OSU's Garrett thankful he's 'okay' after shooting. September 2, 2020. ESPN.com.
  8. Web site: 'This is a miracle': Haskell Garrett returns for Ohio State two months after shooting. Joey. Kaufman. Buckeye Xtra.
  9. Web site: Haskell Garrett turns potential tragedy into triumph with breakthrough season. Bill. Rabinowitz. Buckeye Xtra.
  10. Web site: Haskell Garrett is a CBS Sports First-team All-American. December 23, 2020. Ohio State Buckeyes.
  11. Web site: Ohio State's Nicholas Petit-Frere opts out of Rose Bowl, declares for NFL Draft .
  12. Web site: Titans Agree to Terms With 17 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. May 13, 2022.
  13. Web site: Titans Part Ways With Five Players, Including WR Josh Malone, RB Jordan Wilkins. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. August 16, 2022.