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 24)
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 2023
Receptions:9
Receiving yards:94
Receiving touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

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

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Early years

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

Cincinnati Bearcats
SeasonTeamGamesReceiving
RecYdsAvgTDLong
2019 Cincinnati 225125.5032
2020 Cincinnati 102835312.6630
2021 Cincinnati 132633212.8631
2022 Cincinnati 123232610.2335
Career3788106212.11535

Game statistics [8]

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: [9] [10]

Whyle was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round, 147th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft. [11]

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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. ↑ "UC lands prime recruit in La Salle's Whyle". Cincinnati Enquirer . April 6, 2017. 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. ↑ "Inside Josh Whyle journey to be Cincinnati Bearcats top tight end". Cincinnati Enquirer . September 26, 2020. 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. ↑ "Cincinnati TE Josh Whyle named to watch list for John Mackey Award". Cincinnati Enquirer . July 23, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Josh Whyle: Stats". ESPN.com. Retrieved 14 Jan 2023.
  9. ↑ "Josh Whyle Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  10. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Josh Whyle College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  11. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (April 29, 2023). "Titans Select Cincinnati TE Josh Whyle in Fifth Round of Saturday's NFL Draft". TennesseeTitans.com.
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