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• National Football League defensive end Chris Canty plays for the the New York Giants.

  Canty, who previously played for the Dallas Cowboys, signed with the New York Giants on March 1, 2009. The six-year deal is said to be worth $42-million, with $17.25 million guaranteed.Newsday.com: New York Giants Sign Defensive Lineman Chris Canty

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Christopher Lee Canty
  2. Born: November 10, 1982
  3. Birthplace: Bronx, New York
  4. College: University of Virginia
  5. Drafted in round four of the 2005 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys
  6. Mother, Shirley, is an ordained Methodist ministerOfficial Site of the Dallas Cowboys: Chris Canty
  7. Played basketball and football in high schoolOfficial Site of the Dallas Cowboys: Chris Canty
  8. Hosts the annual Chris Canty Football Camp in Charlotte, North CarolinaOfficial Site of the Dallas Cowboys: Chris Canty
  9. Active in the Dallas community with hospital visits and the American Diabetes Association and Salvation Army eventsOfficial Site of the Dallas Cowboys: Chris Canty

• College Football Career

  Prior to playing in the NFL, Canty played college football with the Virginia Cavaliers in the NCAA. Playing in 26 games, Canty had a standout collegiate career, earning All-ACC honors as well as the Virginia Lineman of the Year award and the Ned McDonald Award for the top defensive player at the school. After college, Canty was selected 132nd overall in the 2005 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys.Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys: Chris Canty

• NFL Career

  Canty made his professional debut with the Cowboys in 2005, playing in all regular season games and recording 35 tackles and 2.5 sacks. Earning a starting position in 2006, Canty went on to record his statistically best season in 2007, with 43 tackles and 3.5 sacks.Official Site of the Dallas Cowboys: Chris Canty

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