Chris Garrett boosted his prospects through his performances in the UFL, despite his limited opportunities with the Rams. Drafted 252nd overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, Garrett was seen as a developmental player following a standout college career at Concordia-St. Paul. His tenure with the L.A. Rams was brief and largely uneventful. However, Garrett is getting a new chance in the NFL, having signed with the Arizona Cardinals on Tuesday. During his time with the Rams, he played 10 snaps—four on defense and six on special teams—but hasn’t appeared in a regular-season NFL game since then. Garrett spent time on the practice squads of the Vikings and Seahawks, but his most significant impact has been in the UFL, where he was named the 2024 UFL Special Teams Player of the Year.
.@AZCardinals sign a pair of players, including the UFL special teams player of the year:https://t.co/dyUEPCFaV9
— Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) August 20, 2024
At 26, Garrett has also played in the XFL, showing his determination to continue pursuing his NFL dreams, even if it means starting on Arizona’s practice squad. His recent accolade could be a valuable asset, as NFL teams need reliable special teamers. While his stint with the Rams didn’t pan out, Arizona may offer a more promising opportunity.