Jake Lampman (born June 11, 1993) is an

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wide receiver who is a free agent. He played

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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after the

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High school career

Lampman attended

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where he earned three

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. He was a two-year starter, where as a junior, he earned All-conference honorable mention in 2009. He was also an All-Capital Area Gold Conference selection. Aside from football, he also competed in both

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and

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College career

Lampman then attended

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. As a freshman in 2011, he appeared in 11 games. He recorded six receptions for 114 yards and one

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. As a sophomore in 2012, he appeared in 11 games with 10 starts. He recorded 43 receptions for 717 yards and seven touchdowns. He also rushed the ball 10 times for 66 yards. He ranked third on the team in total scoring (42). He also finished third in all-purpose yards with 802 (72 yards-per-game). In 2013, as a junior, he appeared in 11 games as a starter. He recorded 38 receptions for 542 yards and five touchdowns. He also rushed the ball 18 times for 132 yards and four touchdowns. He also recorded 14 tackles on

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. He was named All-

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(GLIAC). In 2014 as a senior, he appeared in three games. He recorded 14 receptions for 216 yards and five touchdowns. After his injury in the third game of the season, he received a medical

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. He was named a member of the 2014 GLIAC Championship and

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Playoff teams. In 2015 as a redshirt senior, he appeared in 12 games. He recorded 52 receptions for 731 yards and eight touchdowns.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

After going undrafted in the

, Lampman had an unsuccessful try out with the

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. However, a week later, he joined the

for a

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, after which he was signed to the Saints 90-man roster. In his rookie debut against the Carolina Panthers he recorded 3 solo tackles on special teams and was awarded a Game ball following the contest. He Stayed active for 12 games and played in 6 games recording 6 special teams tackles. On September 6, he was signed to the Saints'

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. On October 15, he was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. On September 2, 2017, he was waived by the Saints.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On November 22, 2017, Lampman was signed to the

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' practice squad. On December 23, 2017, he was released by the Buccaneers, but was re-signed four days later. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on January 3, 2018. On August 25, 2018, Lampman was waived/injured by the Buccaneers and was placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 3, 2018.

Tampa Bay Vipers

Lampman signed with the

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's Team 9

during the regular season. He was signed off of Team 9 by the Tampa Bay Vipers on March 9, 2020. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

Lampman had a tryout with the

on August 17, 2020. On December 23, 2020, Lampman signed with the Saints' practice squad. On January 13, 2021, Lampman was released. On January 18, 2021, Lampman signed a reserve/futures contract with the Saints. On August 18, 2021, Lampman was waived by the

BC Lions

On January 26, 2023, Lampman signed with the BC Lions of the

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(CFL). On May 24, 2023, Lampman was released by the Lions.

References

External links

Ferris State Bulldogs bio

New Orleans Saints bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lampman, Jake 1993 births Living people Players of American football from Michigan American football wide receivers Ferris State Bulldogs football players New Orleans Saints players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Team 9 players Tampa Bay Vipers players