Chris Pizzotti

Chris Pizzotti is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League. He played college football for the Harvard Crimson and was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Pizzotti was also a member of the Green Bay Packers.

Early life

Pizzotti attended Reading [Memorial High School] in Reading, Massachusetts.

College career

Pizzotti attended Harvard University, where he majored in Economics. He was selected first-team All-Ivy League in 2007 and 2008.

Professional career

New York Jets

After going undrafted in the 2009 [NFL draft], Pizzotti was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2009. He was waived on August 15, 2009. He was re-signed on August 21, only to be waived again on August 30.

Green Bay Packers

On December 9, 2009, Pizzotti was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad after the team lost former practice squad quarterback Mike Reilly after Reilly was signed to the St. [Louis Rams] active roster. On January 11, 2010, Pizzotti was signed to reserve/future contract.
On May 20, 2010, the Packers released Pizzotti and signed Graham Harrell.