Christian Jacob "C. J." Conrad (born May 9, 1996) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the tight ends coach at Eastern Kentucky University. He played tight end at The University of Kentucky.
| Eastern Kentucky Colonels | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Tight Ends Coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 9, 1996 Fairview, Ohio |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Keystone High School (LaGrange, Ohio) |
| College: | Kentucky (2015-2018) |
| Undrafted: | 2019 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| As a coach: | |
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| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
College career edit
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 edit
Playing career edit
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 edit
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 edit
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.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "C.J. Conrad - Football". University of Kentucky Athletics. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
- ^ "C.J. Conrad relishing comeback with Giants after career was nearly cut short". Giants Wire. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2019-05-16.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (August 31, 2019). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2019). "Giants place CB Sam Beal on IR, sign TE Eric Tomlinson and 8 to practice squad". Giants.com.
- ^ "Tight end C.J. Conrad getting another chance with Giants". Big Blue View. SB Nation. January 2, 2020.
- ^ Traina, Patricia (2020-04-28). "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". @Patricia_Traina. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
- ^ Moore, Josh (July 20, 2020). "Former UK standout C.J. Conrad returning to football team as a grad assistant". Archived from the original on 2020-08-17. Retrieved December 14, 2020.
- ^ "Former Kentucky tight end C.J. Conrad lands coaching position on Mark Stoops' coaching staff". Saturday Down South. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
- ^ Shelton, Hunter (2023-06-15). "EKU Hires C.J. Conrad as Tight Ends Coach". Sports Illustrated Kentucky Wildcats News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2024-01-02.