Garrett Dickerson

Garrett Dickerson was born on December 30, 1995, in Englewood, New Jersey. He attended Bergen Catholic High School, where he established himself as a standout tight end. During his high school career, Dickerson set school records for tight ends with 52 catches, 776 receiving yards, and 10 touchdown receptions. His performance earned him recognition and led to his recruitment by Northwestern University, where he continued his football career.

At Northwestern University, Dickerson played both tight end and H-back for the Wildcats. Over 49 career games, he accumulated 87 receptions for 887 yards and nine touchdowns. In his senior year, he achieved career highs with 37 receptions and 401 yards, earning an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection. Following his collegiate career, Dickerson was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in June 2018 after participating in the team’s rookie mini-camp. He would go on to play for the Giants during the 2018 and 2019 NFL seasons.

Dickerson made his NFL debut on October 7, 2018, playing one snap in a game against the Carolina Panthers. Throughout his time with the Giants, he navigated between the active roster and the practice squad, being signed and waived multiple times. He officially played in four games in both the 2018 and 2019 seasons, contributing primarily in special teams and in a reserve tight end role. His professional career with the Giants concluded when he was waived on September 5, 2020. Beyond his professional playing career, Dickerson has also been involved in community initiatives, such as paying it forward in his hometown of Englewood, New Jersey.