Jalen Wydermyer (born December 20, 2000) is an American professional football

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who is a free agent. He played college football at

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, where he was a three-time all- SEC second-team selection.

Early life and high school career

Wydermyer grew up in

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

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. Wydermyer finished the season with 32 catches for 447 yards and six touchdowns and was named the

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(SEC) All-Freshman team and second-team All-SEC by the

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. Wydermyer was named preseason All-SEC and to the Mackey Award watchlist going into his sophomore season. Wydermyer received second-team all-SEC honors in 2020. During the 2021 season, Wydermyer recorded 40 receptions for 515 yards. He was named a finalist for the

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for the second time, but the 2021 award was ultimately given to

Trey McBride Trey McBride (born November 22, 1999) is an American football tight end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Colorado State, where he was named a unanimous All-American and the John Mac ...

. Wydermyer decided to forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the

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. He holds the school record among tight ends in career receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches.

Collegiate statistics

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

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

New England Patriots

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

Indianapolis Colts

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

References

External links

Texas A&M Aggies bio
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