The Houston Texans signed tight end Nick Vannett on Wednesday.
Vannett, 30, last played for the New York Giants in 2022, after starting the season with the New Orleans Saints. He previously worked in Denver, Pittsburgh, and Seattle.
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Also on Wednesday, veteran defensive end Demone Harris and the Texans parted ways ‘as he wants to retire’, according to Aaron Wilson.
Contract
The Houston Texans are signing former New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos tight end Nick Vannett.
Net Worth
Nick Vannett’s net worth is $5 Million.
Age
Vannett was born on March 6, 1993, in Westerville, Ohio and is 30 years old.
Wife
Vannett is married to his longtime girlfriend Erza Haiti. They got engaged in 2021.
Vannett’s better half Erza Haliti was Miss Idaho 2011.
She is from Mitrovica, Kosovo, but considers herself a native of Boise, Idaho.
Erza Haliti, the eldest of four children born to Habib and Ferdie Pervetica Haliti, was born in Kosovo on September 20, 1991. Later, when Erza was ten years old, the family relocated to Germany, and then to the United States.
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Hality attended Boise State University from 2009 to 2013 (when she met and began dating Nick). She currently works as an executive strategy consultant for Clients on Demand in Seattle, Washington.
When she was 16, she joined the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organisation.
She competed in the 2015 Miss World America pageant, finishing among the top 211.
Career
In his college career, Vannett showcased his skills as a reliable pass-catcher and a strong blocker. He played in 55 games during his four years at Ohio State, recording 55 receptions for 585 yards and six touchdowns. Vannett’s performances on the field earned him recognition as one of the top tight ends in college football.
In the 2016 NFL Draft, Nick Vannett was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round as the 94th overall pick. He quickly became a valuable asset for the team, primarily contributing as a blocking tight end. Over his three seasons with the Seahawks, Vannett appeared in 41 games, catching 48 passes for 463 yards and four touchdowns.
In September 2019, Vannett was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he continued to showcase his skills as a dependable tight end. He played in 13 games for the Steelers during the 2019 season, recording 17 receptions for 166 yards and one touchdown.
After his time with the Steelers, Vannett joined the Denver Broncos for the 2020 NFL season. He played in 15 games for the Broncos, recording 14 receptions for 95 yards and one touchdown.