Chris Manhertz Talks Fatherhood, Football & More

Chris Manhertz sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We chat about the values he looks to instill into his kids. In addition, he shares what fatherhood has taught him. After that we talk about his football career. He shares some fantastic stories about his first touchdown and what it is like to play in the NFL. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Chris Manhertz  Chris Manhertz is a veteran NFL tight end known for his elite blocking abilities, currently playing for the New York Giants as of 2026. A former college basketball standout at Canisius University who never played college football, he successfully transitioned to the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He has previously played for the Saints, Panthers, Jaguars, and Broncos. Make sure you follow Chris on Instagram over at c_manhertz.  SLIDEMVP Is This Week’s Podcast Sponsor As a dad and coach, inspired by some awkward slides and makeshift cardboard sliding tools, Coach Robby asked: “How can I help players slide better?” After countless brainstorming sessions and prototypes, the SLIDEMVP™ was born. Players immediately had fun, and their sliding skills improved dramatically. To further support athletes, Coach Robby has hosted multiple sliding clinics, building confidence and teaching techniques like the pop-up slide. Proudly manufactured in the USA, SLIDEMVP™ is player-tested and coach-approved. It enhances sliding technique, boosts speed, and improves agility on the basepaths. Most importantly, SLIDEMVP™ helps players build confidence and take their game to the next level. To learn more go to their website at SlideMVP.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.