Jalen Wydermyer

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Jalen Wydermyer
Michigan Panthers
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (2000-12-20) December 20, 2000 (age 24)
Dickinson, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: Dickinson
(Dickinson, Texas)
College: Texas A&M (2019–2021)
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× Second-team All-SEC (2019–2021)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jalen Wydermyer (born December 20, 2000) is an American professional football tight end for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Texas A&M, where he was a three-time all-SEC second-team selection.

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Early life

Wydermyer grew up in Dickinson, Texas and attended Dickinson High School. As senior, he caught 42 passes for 875 yards with 10 touchdowns. [1] Rated a four star recruit, Wydermyer committed to play college football at Texas A&M over Miami. [2] [3] [4]

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. [5] [6] [7] Wydermyer finished the season with 32 catches for 447 yards and six touchdowns and was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman team and second-team All-SEC by the Associated Press. [8] [9] [10] Wydermyer was named preseason All-SEC and to the Mackey Award watchlist going into his sophomore season. [11] Wydermyer received second-team all-SEC honors in 2020. [12]

During the 2021 season, Wydermyer recorded 40 receptions for 515 yards. He was named a finalist for the John Mackey Award for the second time, but the 2021 award was ultimately given to Trey McBride. [13]

Wydermyer decided to forgo his final year of eligibility to enter the 2022 NFL draft. [14] He holds the school record among tight ends in career receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches. [15]

Collegiate statistics

Jalen WydermyerReceiving
YearGRecYdsAvgTD
2019133244714.06
2020104650611.06
2021124051512.94
Career 351181,46812.416

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 3+7⁄8 in
(1.93 m)		255 lb
(116 kg)		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		5.02 s1.78 s2.89 s25.5 in
(0.65 m)		9 ft 1 in
(2.77 m)
Sources: [16] [17] [18]

Buffalo Bills

Wydermyer signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. [19] He was waived on August 14, 2022. [20]

New England Patriots

Wydermyer signed with the New England Patriots on August 18, 2022. [21] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. [22] [23] He was released on September 20. [24]

Indianapolis Colts

Wydermyer was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad on October 17, 2022. [25] He was waived on May 4, 2023. [26]

Michigan Panthers

On January 13, 2025, Wydermyer signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). [27]

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