Jalen Wydermyer

Jalen Wydermyer
Personal information
Born: (2000-12-20) December 20, 2000 (age 24)
Dickinson, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Dickinson
(Dickinson, Texas)
College:Texas A&M (2019–2021)
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× Second-team All-SEC (2019–2021)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Early life

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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

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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

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Jalen Wydermyer Receiving
Year G Rec Yds Avg TD
2019 13 32 447 14.0 6
2020 10 46 506 11.0 6
2021 12 40 515 12.9 4
Career 35 118 1,468 12.4 16

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 3+7⁄8 in
(1.93 m) 		255 lb
(116 kg) 		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 5.02 s 1.78 s 2.89 s 25.5 in
(0.65 m)		 9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)
Sources:[16][17][18]

Buffalo Bills

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Wydermyer signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022.[19] He was waived on August 14, 2022.[20]

New England Patriots

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Wydermyer signed with the New England Patriots on August 18, 2022.[21] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[22][23] He was released on September 20.[24]

Indianapolis Colts

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Wydermyer was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad on October 17, 2022.[25] He was waived on May 4, 2023.[26]

References

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