Early Years
Chris Canty was born in The Bronx, New York. He grew up in the Baychester section of the borough until he moved to North Carolina at age 15. He did not play football until his junior year. Canty helped lead his team to the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association State Championship in 1999 on his way to earning All-Conference and All-State honors as a senior tight end and defensive end after recording 20 receptions for 400 yards and 89 tackles and seven sacks.
He finished his prep career with 161 tackles, 12 sacks and two fumble recoveries. He was also a two-year letterman and all-conference honoree for the basketball team.
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