Jeffrey Scott Wilner (December 31, 1971) is a former

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in the

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(NFL).

Biography

Wilner was born on December 31, 1971, in East Meadowbrook, New York. He graduated from

Phillips Exeter Academy (not for oneself) la, Finis Origine Pendet (The End Depends Upon the Beginning) gr, Χάριτι Θεοῦ (By the Grace of God) , location = 20 Main Street , city = Exeter, New Hampshire , zipcode ...

and played college football at

Wesleyan University Wesleyan University ( ) is a Private university, private liberal arts college, liberal arts university in Middletown, Connecticut. Founded in 1831 as a Men's colleges in the United States, men's college under the auspices of the Methodist Epis ...

where he was teammates with future NFL coach

Eric Mangini Eric Anthony Mangini (born January 19, 1971) is a former American football coach and current television sports analyst. Mangini had been with the San Francisco 49ers since 2013 and served as the team's tight ends coach for two seasons before b ...

. Wilner was the first graduate of the university to play in the NFL.

College career

In 1990, as a freshman, Wilner recorded four receptions for 27 yards and one touchdown while playing tight end for coach Kevin Spencer. After spending his sophomore year playing offensive tackle, Wilner returned to tight end for his junior season, recording 12 receptions for 163 yards and one touchdown. As a senior, Wilner recorded 28 receptions for 245 yards and three touchdowns at tight end. Additionally, he recorded three blocked PAT attempts and one blocked punt, which he returned 50 yards for a touchdown.

Professional career

Wilner was signed as an undrafted free agent by the

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in 1994. As a rookie, Wilner played in 11 games and started one. Filling in for injured starter

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, he finished the season with five receptions for 31 yards and no touchdowns. Wilner began his sophomore campaign with the Packers, but was subsequently traded to the

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. While in Denver, he did not see any playing time during a regular season game. After being released by the Broncos, he was later drafted by the

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of the

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(WLAF), but was unable to play due to injury.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Wilner, Jeff 1971 births Living people American football tight ends Denver Broncos players Green Bay Packers players Wesleyan Cardinals football players Phillips Exeter Academy alumni Players of American football from New York (state)

Biography

College career

Professional career

See also

References