Howard Cross is a former American football player who played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on July 30, 1967, in Huntsville, Alabama, and attended the University of Alabama, where he played college football for the Crimson Tide.
Cross was selected by the New York Giants in the first round of the 1989 NFL Draft, and he spent his entire 13-year career with the team. He quickly established himself as a reliable blocker and a solid receiver, and he became a key contributor to the Giants' offense.
During his career, Cross played in 207 regular-season games, catching 201 passes for 2,194 yards and 17 touchdowns. He was also a valuable special teams player, making numerous tackles and blocking for the Giants' returners.
Cross was a member of the Giants' Super Bowl XXV championship team in 1991, and he played in two other Super Bowls with the team (Super Bowl XXXV in 2001 and Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003). He was known for his toughness and his ability to make clutch plays in important games.
After retiring from football, Cross worked as a television analyst for the NFL Network and as a radio host for SiriusXM NFL Radio. He also became involved in various charitable organizations, including the United Way and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
Overall, Howard Cross had a successful career in the NFL, earning the respect of his teammates and opponents alike. He was a reliable and versatile player who contributed to the Giants' success for over a decade, and he remains a beloved figure in the team's history.
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