Victor Cruz is a former professional American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He was born on November 11, 1986, in Paterson, New Jersey. Cruz gained fame for his exceptional skills on the field, particularly his ability to make big plays and his signature touchdown dance, known as the " salsa dance." Cruz played college football at the University of Massachusetts before being signed by the Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He was a key player in the Giants' victory in Super Bowl XLVI in 2012, where he made significant contributions to the team's success.