Ernie Conwell

Last updated

Ernie Conwell
No. 45, 84, 85
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1972-08-17) August 17, 1972 (age 50)
Renton, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
College: Washington
NFL Draft: 1996  / Round: 2 / Pick: 59
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:203
Receiving yards:2,188
Receiving touchdowns:15
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Ernest Harold Conwell (born August 17, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington.

Contents

Conwell also played for the New Orleans Saints. He currently works for the NFL Players Association.

Early years

Conwell graduated from Kentwood High School in Covington, Washington in 1991 right after setting the school record for 800g javelin at 195'1". While there he won the 1990 Washington State 4A Championship in shot put [1] and lettered in football, basketball and track and field for javelin and shot. His nephew, Will Conwell, was also a track and field thrower at Kentwood who set two school records in 2000, 59'4.5" for shot put and 177'9" for discus.

During Conwell's senior year at Washington, he finished with 24 catches for 343 yards and 2 TDs. Until that year, he played behind fellow tight end Mark Bruener.

Professional career

Conwell was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft. [2] Conwell missed the end of the 1998 season and most of the 1999 season following November 1998 knee surgery, but did play in the Super Bowl. [3] Despite the injuries, Conwell was re-signed by the Rams in early 2000 to a three-year contract for the 2000–2002 seasons. [4] The 2001 season was Conwell’s best, as he notched 38 receptions for 431 yards and was named second-team All-Pro. [5] In 2002, his last season with the Rams, he played in all 16 games and started 11, and finished the season with 34 receptions for 429 yards. [6]

He played for the New Orleans Saints from 2003 until he was released on February 28, 2007. [7]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steven Jackson</span> American football player (born 1983)

Steven Rashad Jackson is an American former football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, primarily with the St. Louis Rams. He played college football at Oregon State and was selected in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Rams, where he spent his first nine seasons. In his final three seasons, he was a member of the Atlanta Falcons from 2013 to 2014 and the New England Patriots in 2015. Named to three Pro Bowls and two All-Pro teams during his Rams tenure, Jackson is the franchise's all-time leading rusher.

Eddie Joseph Kennison, III is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Louisiana State University and was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. Kennison also played for the New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Karney</span> American football player (born 1981)

Michael John Mario Karney is a former American football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for seven seasons. He played college football for Arizona State University. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft, and also played for the NFL's St. Louis Rams.

"The Greatest Show on Turf" was a nickname for the high flying offense of the St. Louis Rams during the 1999, 2000, and 2001 National Football League (NFL) seasons. The offense was designed by attack-oriented offensive coordinator and head coach Mike Martz who mixed an aerial attack and a run offense in an Air Coryell-style offense. The Rams' offense during these three seasons produced record scoring and yardage, three NFL MVP honors, and two Super Bowl appearances and one championship. In 2000, the team set an NFL record with 7,335 total offensive yards. Of those, 5,492 were passing yards, also an NFL team record.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kevin Curtis</span> American football player (born 1978)

Kevin Devon Curtis is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah State and was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs and Tennessee Titans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anthony Becht</span> American football player and coach (born 1977)

Anthony G. Becht is a former American football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He is currently the head coach of the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL. He was drafted by the New York Jets 27th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia. He was also a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St. Louis Rams, Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.

Zachary Thomas Hilton is an American football Offensive specialist who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the New Orleans Saints. He played college football at North Carolina.

Jacob Ralph Kupp is a former American football guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints. He played college football at the University of Washington.

Kentwood High School is a high school in Covington, Washington. Kentwood is one of four high schools in the Kent School District. It serves students in grades nine through twelve who live in mainly in the east central region of the district. Its main feeder schools are Mattson and Meridian Middle Schools.

Tyji Donrapheal Armstrong is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, and St. Louis Rams. He also was a member of the Chicago Enforcers in the XFL league. He played college football at the University of Mississippi.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jared Cook</span> American football player (born 1987)

Jared Alan Cook is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at the University of South Carolina and was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the third round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He has also played for the St. Louis Rams, Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders, New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Chargers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jimmy Graham</span> American football player (born 1986)

Jimmy Graham is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played only one year of college football at University of Miami after playing four years of basketball. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Graham has also been a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael Hoomanawanui</span> American football player (born 1988)

Michael Patrick Hoomanawanui is a former American football tight end of Hawaiian and Italian-Irish descent. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at University of Illinois.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Levine Toilolo</span> American football player (born 1991)

Levine Joseph Toilolo is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Stanford, and was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Vannett</span> American football player (born 1993)

Nick Vannett is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Ohio State. He has been a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Denver Broncos.

Hayward John Clay Jr. is a former American football tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Rams and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Texas A&M University.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyler Higbee</span> American football player (born 1993)

Tyler Higbee is an American football tight end for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Kentucky and was drafted by the Rams in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Gerald Everett</span> American football player (born 1994)

Skarino Gerald Rashard Everett is an American football tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Alabama, and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dan Arnold (American football)</span> American football player (born 1995)

Daniel Lewis Arnold is an American football tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football and track at Wisconsin-Platteville.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adam Trautman</span> American football player (born 1997)

Adam Trautman is an American football tight end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Dayton and was drafted by the Saints in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

References

  1. ↑ "WIAA | Washington Interscholastic Activities Association".
  2. ↑ "1996 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Rams Sign Conwell to 3-Year Deal". Associated Press .
  4. ↑ "Rams Sign Conwell to 3-Year Deal". Associated Press .
  5. ↑ "Ernie Conwell Career Stats". NFL.com .
  6. ↑ "Saints Sign Tight End Ernie Conwell". April 14, 2003.
  7. ↑ Saints release tight end Conwell


This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.