Zach Ertz’s Parents

Last Modified Jan 4, 2025 17:35 GMT
Zach Ertz
Zach Ertz during a Atlanta Falcons v Washington Commanders game

Zachary "Zach" Ertz, a tight end for the Washington Commanders, was born on November 10, 1990. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles as the 35th pick in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. After playing for eight seasons with the Eagles, including one Super Bowl win in 2017, he was traded to the Arizona Cardinals mid-season in 2021.

In January 2024, Ertz began playing on the Detroit Lions' practice squad, but in March, he signed with the Commanders. In 2018, he made an NFL record for most receptions by a tight end in a single season, 116. He is also a three-time Pro Bowler in 2017, 2018, and 2019. According to Pro Football Reference, he has played in 167 games, recording 770 receptions for 8,044 receiving yards and 52 touchdowns as of January 2025.

Who are Zach Ertz's parents?

Zach Ertz’s parents are Douglas and Lisa Ertz, according to his Stanford Cardinal biography. He is the eldest of four brothers: Shane, Nick, and Jackson. Further, Shane graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder, Nick from the University of California, Berkeley, and Jackson, the youngest brother, from San Jose State University, according to Heavy.com.

Who is Zach Ertz's mother?

Zach Ertz’s mother is Lisa Ertz. She is the head of the VICIS Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing safe, dependable equipment to young athletes from all socioeconomic backgrounds. She works to ensure that any child who wants to play football may do so safely by providing grants for underfunded programs around the nation.

Lisa stated to the East Bay Times, "My passion for helmet safety began when [my son] Shane’s football career ended on the field after a traumatic concussion in 2011, his senior year at Monte Vista. Of course all the recent headlines about CTE and football and having Zachary in his fifth year in the NFL and Jackson still playing high school football, it’s become a relentless pursuit." (via Heavy)

Who is Zach Ertz's father?

Zach Ertz’s father is Douglas Ertz. He played for Lehigh University from 1981 to 1984 before relocating to California for employment soon after graduation. He is the vice president of worldwide sales at Wind River, a software firm, according to his LinkedIn profile.

Zach Ertz Parents
From left: Jackson, Nick, Lisa, Zach and Shane Ertz

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FAQs on Zach Ertz

A. Yes, Zach Ertz won the 2017 Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles.

A. Zach Ertz averages 10.4 receiving yards as of January 2025, according to the Pro Football Reference.

A. Zach Ertz stands 6 feet 5 inches, or 196 cm, tall.

A. Zach Ertz completed a 40-yard dash in 4.76 seconds in the 2018 NFL Combine.

A. Zach Ertz attended the Stanford University from 2009 to 2012.

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