04/29/16:Â Drafted by Seattle (3rd round, 94th overall)
09/25/19: Traded to Pittsburgh
04/02/20: Signed by Denver as a UFA
03/23/21: Released by Denver
03/30/21: Signed by New Orleans as a FA
09/06/21: Placed on IR (knee)
11/11/21: Activated from reserve
11/19/22: Released by New Orleans
11/22/22: Signed to N.Y. Giants PS
12/02/22: Signed to active roster
08/02/23: Signed by Houston as a FA
08/29/23: Released by Houston
08/31/23: Signed to L.A. Chargers PS
11/01/23: Signed to active roster
05/13/24: Signed by Tennessee as a FA
03/12/25: Contract expired
08/04/25: Signed by Minnesota as a FA
08/26/25: Released by Minnesota
08/27/25: Signed to Minnesota's PS
09/11/25: Signed to active roster
10/06/25: Released by Minnesota
10/09/25: Signed to Minnesota's PS
11/26/25: Signed to L.A. Rams active roster
03/11/26: Contract expired
07/24/26: Signed by Seattle as a FA
• Appeared in 42 games with 16 starts for the Seahawks prior to being traded to Pittsburgh early in the 2019 season. Since that trade, Vannett has spent time with the Steelers, Broncos, Saints, Giants, Chargers, Titans, Vikings and Rams, recording 108 receptions for 1,012 yards and nine touchdowns in his career.
• Had career-bests in receptions (29), yards (269) and touchdowns (3) in 2018 with Seattle. Tied his career-high in touchdowns with Tennessee in 2024, on 17 receptions.
COLLEGE:Â Played in 53 games for the Buckeyes and started 15 times, including 12 starts as a senior in 2015. He totaled 55 receptions for 585 yards (10.6 yards per catch) and six touchdowns over the course of his career. He finished his career ranking ninth all-time among Ohio State tight ends in receptions and tied for 10th in touchdown receptions. Was invited to the Reese's Senior Bowl following his senior season after recording 19 catches for 162 yards on the season. Played in all 15 games his junior season and had 19 receptions for 220 yards and five touchdowns. Scored a touchdown against Oregon in the National Championship game. As a sophomore, played in 13 games and had eight catches for 80 yards. Caught his first collegiate touchdown pass against Purdue. After redshirting the 2011 season as a true freshman, played in all 12 games, starting two (vs. Alabama-Birmingham and Nebraska), ranking fifth on the team with nine receptions and 123 receiving yards.
PERSONAL:Â Played his high school football at Central High School in Westerville, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State in August 2015 with his degree in sport industry.
