Ryan Hewitt

Last updated

Ryan Hewitt
Ryan Hewitt (American fotball).JPG
Hewitt with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2017.
No. 89, 45
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1991-01-24) January 24, 1991 (age 33)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school: Mullen (Denver, Colorado)
College: Stanford
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:23
Receiving yards:221
Receiving touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ryan Michael Hewitt (born January 24, 1991) is a former American football tight end and fullback. He played college football at Stanford and was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2014.

Contents

College career

Hewitt played college football at Stanford University from 2009 to 2013. He finished his collegiate career with 59 receptions for 473 yards and six touchdowns.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Hewitt was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals after going undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft. [1] He won a training camp battle with veteran fullback John Conner to secure a spot on the Bengals final roster.

Hewitt had 10 receptions for 86 yards during his rookie season, and finished eighth in Pro Football Focus's lead blocker rankings. He has established himself as a versatile weapon for Cincinnati, playing the H-back position and blocking for running plays while also catching passes out of the backfield and from the tight end position.

On September 1, 2018, Hewitt was released by the Bengals as a part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2018 season. [2]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 3, 2018, Hewitt was signed by the Indianapolis Colts. [3]

Tennessee Titans

On June 13, 2019, Hewitt signed with the Tennessee Titans. [4] He was released on August 31, 2019. [5]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chase Coffman</span> American football player (born 1986)

Chase Allen Coffman is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers, earning consensus All-American honors and the John Mackey Award as the best college tight end in the country in 2008. He was chosen by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ifeanyi Momah</span> American football player (born 1989)

Ifeanyi Joenathan Momah [pronounced e-FAH-nee MOE-ma] is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Boston College.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">James Develin</span> American football player (born 1988)

James Rittenhouse Develin, Jr. is an American former professional football player who was a fullback. He played college football for the Brown Bears as a defensive end. He was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz of the Arena Football League (AFL). He most prominently played for the New England Patriots for seven seasons with whom he won three Super Bowls and appeared in a Pro Bowl. Develin was on the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad for two seasons and played for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League (UFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jack Doyle (American football)</span> American football player (born 1990)

John Glenn Doyle is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. He signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2013, but was waived before the beginning of the season. He was then acquired by the Indianapolis Colts, where he spent his entire nine-year professional career and was a two-time Pro Bowl selection.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Xavier Grimble</span> American football player (born 1992)

Xavier Grimble is a former American football tight end. He played college football at USC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ryan Otten</span> American football player (born 1990)

Ryan James Otten is an American former professional football tight end. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at San Jose State.

Nicholas Truesdell is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He was signed by the Colorado Ice as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati before transferring to Grand Rapids Community College.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trey Burton</span> American football player (born 1991)

Lawrence Godfrey "Trey" Burton III is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators and was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2014, and he won Super Bowl LII with the team in his final season with the Eagles, including helping execute the Philly Special. Burton also played for the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts.

Matthew Lengel is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played college football at Eastern Kentucky and Northeastern University. He also played for the New England Patriots, where he was a member of the Super Bowl LI-winning team, as well as the Cleveland Browns, Houston Texans, and Indianapolis Colts.

Keith Towbridge is a former American football tight end. He played college football for Louisville, and in the National Football League for the Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, and Washington Redskins.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marcus Johnson (wide receiver)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Marcus Johnson is an American former professional football wide receiver who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for four different teams and won a Super Bowl ring with the Philadelphia Eagles following Super Bowl LII. After playing college football for Texas, he was signed by the Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2016 NFL draft and spent part of the season on the practice squad before making the roster the next year. He also played for the Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts and New York Giants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cethan Carter</span> American football player (born 1995)

Cethan Carter is an American professional football tight end. He played college football at Nebraska.

Andrew Joseph Vollert is an American former professional football tight end. He played college football at Weber State in Ogden, Utah.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anthony Firkser</span> American football player (born 1995)

Anthony Paul Firkser is an American professional football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Harvard and signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2017. He has played in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and Detroit Lions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Franks</span> American football player (born 1996)

Jordan Franks is an American former professional football tight end. He played college football at UCF. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns. Franks won Super Bowl LVII as a practice squad member of the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tanner Hudson</span> American football player (born 1994)

Tanner Hudson is an American professional football tight end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southern Arkansas.

Christopher George Myarick is an American professional football tight end and fullback. He played college football at Temple.

Miller Forristall is an American professional football tight end. He played college football at Alabama.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Wells (American football)</span> American football player (born 1995)

David Edward Wells is an American professional football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at San Diego State.

Anthony "Scotty" Washington is an American professional football tight end. After playing college football for Wake Forest, he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

References

  1. Bengals hit hybrid sweet spot with Ryan Hewitt
  2. Dehner Jr., Paul (September 1, 2018). "Bengals release veteran Ryan Hewitt, shift to Mason Schreck". Cincinnati.com. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  3. Walker, Andrew (September 3, 2018). "Colts Sign Free Agent Tight End Ryan Hewitt; Place Tyquan Lewis On IR". Colts.com.
  4. Bouda, Nate (June 13, 2019). "Titans Sign TE Ryan Hewitt, Waive TE Keith Towbridge".
  5. Wyatt, Jim (August 31, 2019). "Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players While Also Trading WR Taywan Taylor to Browns". TitansOnline.com.