Parker Hesse

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Parker Hesse
ParkerHesseIowa2016.jpg
Hesse playing for Iowa in 2016
No. 43 – Detroit Lions
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1995-05-26) May 26, 1995 (age 29)
La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: Waukon
(Waukon, Iowa)
College: Iowa (2014–2018)
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:14
Receiving yards:132
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Parker Hesse (born May 26, 1995) is an American professional football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa.

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College career

Hesse was a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. He originally practiced as a linebacker during his redshirt year, but was moved to defensive end near the end of the season. [1] He finished his collegiate career with 182 tackles, 14 sacks, 31 tackles for loss and two interceptions in 52 games played. [2]

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 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		253 lb
(115 kg)		32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		4.87 s1.67 s2.76 s4.40 s7.18 s37.0 in
(0.94 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		18 reps
All values from Pro Day [3]

Tennessee Titans

Hesse signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2019. [4] He was moved to tight end during the preseason and was waived at the end of training camp. He was resigned by the Titans' practice squad, where he spent the rest of the season. [5] Hesse was waived during final roster cuts before being resigned to the Titans' practice squad again during the 2020 season. [6]

Atlanta Falcons

Hesse was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on May 13, 2021. [7] He was waived on October 9, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. [8] He was promoted to the active roster on November 18. [9] He was waived on December 6 and re-signed to the practice squad. [10] [11] He was promoted back to the active roster on January 4, 2022. [12]

The Falcons re-signed Hesse on February 23, 2023. [13] He was released on August 29, and re-signed to the practice squad. [14] [15] He did not sign a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract. [16]

Detroit Lions

On May 13, 2024, Hesse signed with the Detroit Lions. [17]

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References

  1. ↑ Cohen, Jay (July 24, 2018). "Undersized Hesse delivering for Iowa's defensive line". APNews.com . Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  2. ↑ Dochterman, Scott (April 29, 2019). "Fighting on the fringe: A day with Parker Hesse and his practical pursuit of the NFL dream". The Athletic . Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Parker Hesse, Iowa, DE, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  4. ↑ Christensen, Josh (May 12, 2019). "Former Hawkeye Parker Hesse signs with Tennessee Titans". kcrg.com. Retrieved September 13, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Waukon native Parker Hesse reflects on his first season in the NFL". Waukon Standard. February 5, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  6. ↑ Ledbetter, D. Orlando (September 10, 2021). "Falcons' Parker Hesse activated from reserve/COVID-19 list". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Atlanta Falcons sign Parker Hesse, Sam Jones". Gwinnett Daily Post. May 13, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  8. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (October 9, 2021). "Kendall Sheffield activated off injured reserve ahead of Jets game". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  9. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (November 18, 2021). "Falcons roster moves: Hayden Hurst to injured reserve, analyzing other gameday moves". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  10. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (December 6, 2021). "Falcons roster moves: Making room for Hayden Hurst's possible return, a punter emerges". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  11. ↑ Choate, Dave (December 7, 2021). "Falcons add CB Cornell Armstrong, announce practice squad moves". The Falcoholic. SB Nation. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  12. ↑ McElhaney, Tori (January 4, 2022). "Falcons sign tight end Parker Hesse to active roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  13. ↑ Flick, Daniel (February 23, 2023). "Falcons Free Agency: Atlanta Re-Signs TE Parker Hesse; Kyle Pitts Backup?". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  14. ↑ Waack, Terrin (August 29, 2023). "Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2023". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  15. ↑ Bair, Scott (August 30, 2023). "Falcons announce additions to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  16. ↑ Waack, Terrin (January 10, 2024). "Falcons sign 16 players to reserve/future contracts in 2024". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  17. ↑ @Lions (May 13, 2024). "#Lions have signed WR Kaden Davis and TE Parker Hesse" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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