Jonathan Krause (American football)

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Jonathan Krause
Miami Dolphins
Position:Offensive assistant
Personal information
Born: (1992-01-18) January 18, 1992 (age 32)
San Bernadino, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Snellville (GA) South Gwinnett
College: Vanderbilt
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:11
Player stats at NFL.com

Jonathan Alexander Krause (born January 18, 1992) [1] is a former American football wide receiver and coach who is an offensive assistant for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt and attended South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, Georgia. [2] He has played for the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Tennessee Titans.

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College career

Part of Coach Bobby Johnson’s final recruiting class at Vanderbilt, Krause was a versatile offensive option for the Commodores. He finished his career with 98 receptions for 1,197 yards. He also scored two rushing touchdowns.

As a senior, Krause enjoyed a career year for the Commodores, bringing tremendous productivity to the receiving corps paced by fellow senior and All-SEC wide receiver Jordan Matthews. He started 11 of 13 games at wide receiver, setting new single-season career highs in virtually every statistical category, including 42 catches, 714 receiving yards and three TDs. Recorded two catches on the game winning drive against Tennessee in the regular season finale. Krause ranked seventh in the SEC with a 64.9-yard receiving average per game.

Serving as the team’s primary punt returner for most of his time in Nashville, Krause tallied a pair of return touchdowns in 2012 which included an 83 yard return at Wake Forest.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

On May 12, 2014, the Cleveland Browns signed Krause to their practice squad. [3] Krause was released from the Cleveland Browns' practice squad on August 25, 2014. [4]

New England Patriots

On October 24, 2014, the New England Patriots signed Krause to their practice squad. [5] Krause won Super Bowl XLIX with the Patriots after they defeated the defending champion Seattle Seahawks 28-24. Krause was released from the New England Patriots' practice squad on August 31, 2015. [6]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 22, 2015, the Philadelphia Eagles signed Krause to their practice squad. [7] On November 24, 2015, the Philadelphia Eagles promoted Krause to their 53-man roster. [8]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Krause signed with the Buccaneers. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Buccaneers as part of final roster cuts. [9]

San Diego Chargers

On September 5, 2016, Krause was signed to the Chargers' practice squad. [10] He was released on September 22, 2016. [11]

Second stint with the Buccaneers

On September 28, 2016, Krause was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad. [12] He was released on October 5, 2016. [13]

Tennessee Titans

On November 1, 2016, Krause was signed to the Titans practice squad. [14] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Titans on January 2, 2017. [15]

On September 2, 2017, Krause was waived by the Titans. [16]

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