Childhood and Education Journey of Zach Ertz in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Zach Ertz. A timeline of key moments.

Zach Ertz is a professional football tight end currently playing for the Washington Commanders. Prior to this he played for the Philadelphia Eagles for nine seasons, where he achieved significant success, including winning Super Bowl LII and earning three Pro Bowl selections. While with the Eagles, he set the NFL record for the most receptions in a single season by a tight end. Before turning professional, Ertz played college football at Stanford University, where he earned All-American honors. He has also played for the Arizona Cardinals and Detroit Lions.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1981: Father's college football career

From 1981 to 1984, Zach Ertz's father played for the Lehigh University football team.

1984: Father's college football career

From 1981 to 1984, Zach Ertz's father played for the Lehigh University football team.

November 10, 1990: Zach Ertz's birth

On November 10, 1990, Zachary Adam Ertz was born. He is an American professional football tight end.

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2009: Redshirted season

In 2009, Zach Ertz redshirted his season at Stanford University.

2010: First college season

In 2010, Zach Ertz played 13 games for Stanford, recording 16 catches for 190 yards and five touchdowns. He also played in the Orange Bowl against Virginia Tech.

2011: Season impacted by injury

In 2011, Zach Ertz had 27 receptions, 343 receiving yards, and four receiving touchdowns, despite missing three games due to a knee injury. He also played in the Fiesta Bowl against Oklahoma State.

2012: All-American honors

In 2012, Zach Ertz earned unanimous All-American honors while playing college football for the Stanford Cardinal.

2012: Played for the Cardinal

Zach Ertz played football for the Stanford Cardinal from 2009 to 2012.

February 26, 2016: Proposed to Julie Johnston

On February 26, 2016, Zach Ertz proposed to professional soccer player Julie Johnston at Klein Field, the Stanford University baseball stadium where they first met.