“If I could get better on the field, I could get better in my interviews. I took that approach: if there's something I'm deficient in, whether it be in relationships, whether it be talking to people, just that self-reflection to seek people out who can help me.”

American professional football tight end

Zach Ertz is an American professional football tight end, born in 1990. He is known for his long NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he became one of the league’s most productive players at his position. Ertz played college football for Stanford and was drafted by the Eagles in 2013. Over nine seasons in Philadelphia, he made three Pro Bowls, won Super Bowl LII, and set the NFL single-season receptions record for a tight end in 2018. He has also spent time with the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, and Washington Commanders.