Howard Cross

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Howard Cross
Date of birth: August 8, 1967 (1967-08-08) (age 40)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States New Hope, Alabama
Career information
Position(s): Tight end
College: Alabama
NFL Draft: 1989 / Round: 6 / Pick 158
Organizations
 As player:
1989-2001 New York Giants
Stats at NFL.com

Howard Cross (born August 8, 1967 in Huntsville, Alabama) is a former professional American football tight end in the NFL. Cross was drafted out of the University of Alabama in the 1989 by the New York Giants in the sixth round. Cross played in 207 games for the Giants, which is a franchise record and although he was known more for his blocking expertise, he finished his 13 year career in 2001 with 201 receptions for 2,194 yards and 17 touchdowns. Cross played more games as a Giant than any other player (202).

He also spent a great deal of time working with youth to help ensure that they stayed in school. In college Cross was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Cross played football at New Hope High School in New Hope, Alabama.

Cross won a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in 1990.

After retiring, Cross moved into television, working for the YES Network. He currently is a co-host of the networks This Week in Football as well as serving as color commentator alongside John Sterling on YES' Ivy League football telecasts.

Howard currently resides in Northern NJ.