Visanthe Shiancoe

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Visanthe Shiancoe
Date of birth June 18, 1980 (age 26)
Place of birth Laurel, Maryland
Position(s) Tight End
College Morgan State University
NFL Draft 2003 / Round 3
Team(s)
2003-2006
2007-present
New York Giants
Minnesota Vikings

Visanthe Shiancoe (born June 18, 1980 in Laurel, Maryland) is a National Football League tight end who plays for the Minnesota Vikings. Shiancoe was drafted out of Morgan State in the 2003 NFL Draft by the New York Giants in the 3rd round with the 91st overall pick. Shiancoe enjoyed a successful career at Morgan State, playing in 30 games and receiving 52 passes for 1001 yards. Shiancoe's senior year proved to be noteworthy, garnering both All-American Dream Team and All-Mid Eastern Athletic Conference 1st-team honors from the NFL Draft Report. Shiancoe has played all 4 years of his promising professional career with the New York Giants compiling 35 receptions for 253 yards and 3 touchdowns predominantly in a backup role.

Shiancoe played high school football for Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Maryland gaining All-County honors competing at wide receiver, quarterback, and his future NFL position, tight end.