Background
Garrett grew up in Utica, New York before playing college football at Ohio University.
Garrett grew up in Utica, New York before playing college football at Ohio University.
He most recently played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League from 2010 to 2013. In his first season with starting reps for the Bombers in 2011, Garrett cemented the starting role as a third stringer. He gained the spot after starters Fred Reid and backup Carl Volny went down with injury in the same game.
He dedicated the game ball to former teammate Marcellis Williamson in an emotional tribute after the game, also promising to send the ball to Williamson"s family.
Garrett was then named the offensive player of the week by the Canadian Football League, for his playoff performance against the Tiger-Cats. Garrett missed the entire 2012 Canadian Football League season after injuring his injured his Achilles in training camp.
Upon recovery during the following season, he was released by the Bombers on August 14, 2013. On September 4, 2013, the Saskatchewan Roughriders signed Garrett.
He was released during the off season.