Gerald Christian


Gerald Christian is a former American football tight end. He was Mr. Irrelevant in 2015 when the Arizona Cardinals drafted him with the 256th pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville. His brother, Geron Christian, played college football at Louisville as well, and plays for the Washington Redskins.

Early years

Christian attended William T. Dwyer High School in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

College career

Christian played for the Florida Gators from 2010 to 2011 and Louisville from 2012 to 2014. In his senior season in 2014, Christian caught 32 passes for 384 yards and five touchdowns. He was named third team All-ACC.

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Christian was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the final pick of the 7th round in the 2015 NFL Draft, making him Mr. Irrelevant. Cardinals teammate Chandler Harnish, who was Mr. Irrelevant in 2012, announced the pick. On September 3, 2015, in the Cardinals' final preseason game against the Denver Broncos, Christian tore the MCL in his left knee. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve the next day. On August 29, 2016. he was released from the Cardinals.

Buffalo Bills

On September 7, 2016, Christian was signed to the Bills' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on October 4, 2016. He was released on October 21, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad on October 25. He was elevated back to the active roster on October 28, 2016. He was released by the Bills on November 26, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on December 3, 2016.
On March 6, 2017, Christian was released by the Bills.

Arizona Cardinals (second stint)

On July 27, 2017, Christian was signed by the Cardinals. He was waived by the team on September 2, 2017.

Arizona Hotshots

In November 2018, Christian signed with the Atlanta Legends of the Alliance of American Football, but eventually joined the Arizona Hotshots for the 2019 season. The league ceased operations in April 2019.