Josh Whyle

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Josh Whyle
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Whyle in 2023
No. 81 – Tennessee Titans
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-08) September 8, 1999 (age 25)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school: La Salle
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
College: Cincinnati (2018–2022)
NFL draft: 2023  / round: 5 / pick: 147
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 4, 2024
Receptions:16
Receiving yards:155
Receiving touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Joshua James Whyle (born September 8, 1999) is an American professional football tight end for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Cincinnati.

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Early life

Whyle grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended La Salle High School. [1] As a junior, he caught 40 passes for 546 yards and six touchdowns. [2] Whyle had 37 receptions for 442 yards and three touchdowns in his senior seasons. [3] Whyle was rated the second-best Tight End recruit in Ohio and committed to play college football at Cincinnati over offers from Auburn, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Tennessee and Wisconsin. [4]

College career

Whyle played in four total games during his freshman season before utilizing a redshirt. [5] As a redshirt freshman, he caught two passes for 51 yards. [6] Whyle finished his redshirt sophomore season with 28 receptions for 353 yards and six touchdowns and was named second team All-American Athletic Conference. [7]

Statistics

SeasonTeamGamesReceiving
RecYdsAvgTDLong
2019 Cincinnati 225125.5032
2020 Cincinnati 102835312.6630
2021 Cincinnati 132633212.8631
2022 Cincinnati 123232610.2335
Career 3788106212.11535

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6+1⁄2 in
(1.99 m)		248 lb
(112 kg)		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.69 s1.61 s2.68 s4.40 s7.15 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		15 reps
Sources: [8] [9]

Whyle was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round, 147th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft. [10] In Week 4, he scored his first NFL touchdown against the Bengals. [11] As a rookie, he appeared in 11 games and started three in the 2023 season. He finished with nine receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ Dyer, Mike (April 6, 2017). "La Salle football standout Josh Whyle verbally commits to the Cincinnati Bearcats". WCPO.com . Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  2. ↑ Baum, Adam (April 6, 2017). "UC lands prime recruit in La Salle's Whyle". Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  3. ↑ Williams, Justin (July 20, 2018). "Which true freshmen could have an impact on UC football in 2018?". The Athletic . Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  4. ↑ Judin, Robert (April 6, 2017). "4-Star FB Josh Whyle Commits To Cincinnati Bearcats". Stadium . Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  5. ↑ Goldsmith, Charlie (September 26, 2020). "Inside Josh Whyle journey to be Cincinnati Bearcats top tight end". Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  6. ↑ Williams, Justin (September 23, 2020). "'I needed to get my stuff together': UC's Josh Whyle has something to talk about". The Athletic . Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  7. ↑ Jenkins, Keith (July 23, 2021). "Cincinnati TE Josh Whyle named to watch list for John Mackey Award". Cincinnati Enquirer . Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Josh Whyle Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Josh Whyle College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  10. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (April 29, 2023). "Titans Select Cincinnati TE Josh Whyle in Fifth Round of Saturday's NFL Draft". TennesseeTitans.com.
  11. ↑ Scott, Zach (October 1, 2023). "Cincinnati native, Bearcat alum logs first career touchdown vs. Bengals". WLWT. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Josh Whyle 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. September 8, 1999. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
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