Jalen Wydermyer Explained

Jalen Wydermyer
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:20 December 2000
Birth Place:Dickinson, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:255
High School:Dickinson
(Dickinson, Texas)
College:Texas A&M (2019–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • 3× Second-team All-SEC (2019–2021)
Pfr:WydeJa00

Jalen Wydermyer (born December 20, 2000) is an American professional football tight end. He played college football at Texas A&M, where he was a three-time all-SEC second-team selection.

Early life

Wydermyer grew up in Dickinson, Texas and attended Dickinson High School. As senior, he caught 42 passes for 875 yards with 10 touchdowns.[1] Rated a four star recruit, Wydermyer committed to play college football at Texas A&M over Miami.[2] [3] [4]

College career

As a freshman, Wydermyer had larger role in Texas A&M's offense than originally expected after fellow freshman Baylor Cupp suffered a season ending injury towards the end of training camp.[5] [6] [7] Wydermyer finished the season with 32 catches for 447 yards and six touchdowns and was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman team and second-team All-SEC by the Associated Press.[8] [9] [10] Wydermyer was named preseason All-SEC and to the Mackey Award watchlist going into his sophomore season.[11] Wydermyer received second-team all-SEC honors in 2020.[12]

During the 2021 season, Wydermyer recorded 40 receptions for 515 yards. He was named a finalist for the John Mackey Award for the second time, but the 2021 award was ultimately given to Trey McBride.[13]

Wydermyer decided to forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the 2022 NFL draft.[14] He holds the school record among tight ends in career receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches.[15]

Collegiate statistics

Jalen WydermyerReceiving
YearGRecYdsAvgTD
2019133244714.06
2020104650611.06
2021124051512.94
Career351181,46812.416

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Wydermyer signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022.[16] He was waived on August 14, 2022.[17]

New England Patriots

Wydermyer signed with the New England Patriots on August 18, 2022.[18] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[19] [20] He was released on September 20.[21]

Indianapolis Colts

Wydermyer was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad on October 17, 2022.[22] He was waived on May 4, 2023.[23]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Passwaters . Mark . July 28, 2019 . Wydermyer seems destined for early playing time . February 25, 2023 . AggieYell.
  2. Web site: Behrens . Robert . December 3, 2018 . Aggies add another TE pledge to 2019 recruiting class . February 25, 2023 . Good Bull Hunting.
  3. Web site: Wilson . David . November 8, 2018 . He idolizes David Njoku, so this tight end recruit feels good about Canes after visit . February 25, 2023 . Miami Herald.
  4. Web site: December 5, 2018 . DICKINSON'S WYDERMYER CHOOSES TEXAS A&M . February 25, 2023 . The Post.
  5. Web site: Thompson . Cole . November 12, 2019 . Jalen Wydermyer: The X-Factor in Disguise . February 25, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
  6. Web site: Thompson . Cole . October 13, 2019 . Jalen Wydermyer Transitioning Well into A&M's Offense . February 25, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
  7. Web site: Buchanan . Olin . August 14, 2019 . With Baylor Cupp's injury, other young tight ends now move into spotlight . February 25, 2023 . The Athletic.
  8. Web site: Tarpley . Jeff . June 27, 2020 . ESPN: Jalen Wydermyer an unheralded star for Texas A&M . February 25, 2023 . GigEm247.
  9. Web site: June 24, 2020 . Most unheralded star for each Top 25 college football team . February 25, 2023 . ESPN.com.
  10. Web site: Tarpley . Jeff . July 18, 2020 . The short of it: TE Jalen Wydermyer is A&M's best receiver . February 25, 2023 . GigEm247.
  11. Web site: July 17, 2020 . Texas A&M's Wydermyer Named to Mackey Award Watch List . February 25, 2023 . KBTX.
  12. Web site: December 22, 2020 . 2020 SEC Football Awards, All-SEC Team Announced . February 25, 2023 . SEC Sports.
  13. Web site: Weaver . Morgan . December 20, 2021 . Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer declares for 2022 NFL draft . February 25, 2023 . KBTX . en.
  14. Web site: December 20, 2021 . Texas A&M OL Kenyon Green, TE Jalen Wydermyer declare for NFL Draft . February 25, 2023 . The Athletic.
  15. Web site: Taylor . Zach . December 20, 2021 . Wydermyer Latest Aggie to Declare for NFL Draft . February 25, 2023 . WTAW.
  16. Web site: Lasting . Dante . May 13, 2022 . Get to know these 9 Bills undrafted free agents . February 25, 2023 . BuffaloBills.com.
  17. Web site: Jenkins . Chris . August 14, 2022 . Four players released by the Bills . February 25, 2023 . BuffaloBills.com.
  18. Web site: August 18, 2022 . Patriots sign rookie free agent TE Jalen Wydermyer . February 25, 2023 . Patriots.com.
  19. Web site: August 30, 2022 . Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit . February 25, 2023 . Patriots.com.
  20. Web site: August 31, 2022 . Patriots Sign 15 Players to the Practice Squad . February 25, 2023 . Patriots.com.
  21. Web site: September 20, 2022 . Patriots Sign TE Scotty Washington to the Practice Squad; Release Rookie Jalen Wydermyer from the Practice Squad . February 25, 2023 . Patriots.com.
  22. Web site: October 17, 2022 . Colts Sign WR Vyncint Smith, TE Jalen Wydermyer To Practice Squad; Release TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart From Practice Squad . February 25, 2023 . Colts.com.
  23. Web site: May 4, 2023 . Colts waive DE Kameron Cline, TE Nikola Kalinic, LB Forrest Rhyne, DT Chris Williams, TE Jalen Wydermyer . 2024-10-30 . Colts.com.

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