Johnny Lumpkin

Johnny Lumpkin
Personal information
Born: (1997-09-03) September 3, 1997 (age 27)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:264 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:Frederick Douglass
(Atlanta, Georgia)
College:Hutchinson (2016–2017)
Louisiana (2018–2022)
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jonathan Lumpkin (born September 3, 1997)[1] is an American professional football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Hutchinson before transferring to Louisiana.[2] He was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL draft.

High school career

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Lumpkin went to Frederick Douglass High School, and was a 3-star recruit who held 17 D1 offers. He was a member of the first team All-Region senior year of high school, and also played basketball starting in all games as both a junior and senior.[1]

College career

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Lumpkin played college football for the Hutchinson Blue Dragons and later for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.[3][4][5]

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 5 in
(1.96 m)
264 lb
(120 kg)
35+14 in
(0.90 m)
10+14 in
(0.26 m)
4.81 s 1.61 s 2.74 s 32 in
(0.81 m)
10 ft 00 in
(3.05 m)
All values from pro day[6]

New England Patriots

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After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Lumpkin signed with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) on April 30, 2023.[7] He was waived on August 27, 2023.[8]

Indianapolis Colts

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On August 31, 2023, Lumpkin was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[9] He was released on September 12.[10]

Denver Broncos

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On January 2, 2024, Lumpkin was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[11] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and thus became a free agent at the end of the season.[12]

Green Bay Packers

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Lumpkin was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad on September 10, 2024.[13] He was released on September 24, 2024.[14]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Johnny Lumpkin - Football". Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
  2. ^ "Johnny Lumpkin Stats, News, Bio". ESPN.
  3. ^ Buckley, Tim (January 26, 2018). "Louisiana hospitality lures juco tight end Lumpkin to UL". The Daily Advertiser.
  4. ^ Foote, Kevin (April 16, 2021). "UL tight end Johnny Lumpkin primed to reach his full potential in fall after full offseason". The Advocate.
  5. ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Johnny Lumpkin, Tight End, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns". Sports Illustrated. September 14, 2022.
  6. ^ "Johnny Lumpkin - TE - Louisiana - 2023 Draft Scout/NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  7. ^ McElroy, Jordy (April 30, 2023). "Patriots sign massive, under-the-radar UDFA tight end". Patriots Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  8. ^ "Patriots Release 11 Players". Patriots.com. August 27, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2023.
  9. ^ "Colts sign CB Darren Hall, TE Johnny Lumpkin to practice squad; release LB Donavan Mutin from practice squad". Colts.com. August 31, 2023.
  10. ^ "Colts sign 3 to practice squad; waive 3 from practice squad". Colts.com. September 12, 2023.
  11. ^ LaDilla, Aric. "Broncos sign TE Johnny Lumpkin to practice squad". Denverbroncos.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  12. ^ DiLalla, Aric (January 8, 2024). "Broncos sign 12 players to future contracts". DenverBroncos.com.
  13. ^ "Packers sign TE Johnny Lumpkin and WR TJ Luther to practice squad". Packers.com. September 10, 2024.
  14. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. September 24, 2024.
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