Howard Cross

NFL player


DateOfBirth=Birth date and age|1967|8|8|mf=y
Birthplace= New Hope, Alabama
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Position=Tight end
College=Alabama
DraftedYear=1989
DraftedRound=6 / Pick 158
Stats=Y
DatabaseFootball=CROSSHOW01
PFR=CrosHo00
NFL=CRO400960
ProBowls=
years=1989-2001
teams=New York Giants

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, 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.

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.