Place of birth: Hammond, IN Receiving average: 0.0 Position Tight end Receiving yards: 0 Weight 117 kg | Receptions: 0 Height 1.93 m Undrafted: 2012 Name Jake Byrne | |
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Date of birth: (1990-01-24) January 24, 1990 (age 25) Role American football tight end College Wisconsin Badgers football Number 81 (San Diego Chargers / Tight end), 82 (New Orleans Saints / Tight end) Profiles | ||
Byrne: a UM walk-on who got a scholarship
Jake Byrne (born January 24, 1990) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Contents
- Byrne a UM walk on who got a scholarship
- New Orleans Saints
- Houston Texans
- San Diego Chargers
- Second stint with the Texans
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Second stint with the Chargers
- References
New Orleans Saints
After going undrafted during the 2012 NFL Draft, Byrne was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2012. He was released on August 27, 2012 during final cuts.
Houston Texans
On January 8, 2013, Byrne was signed to the Houston Texans' practice squad. He was released by the Texans on September 1, 2013.
San Diego Chargers
On September 2, 2013, Byrne was signed to the San Diego Chargers' practice squad.
Second stint with the Texans
On October 9, 2013, Byrne was signed of the Chargers' practice squad by the Texans. Byrne appeared in 7 games, before being released on December 14, 2013.
Kansas City Chiefs
On December 18, 2013, Byrne was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.
Second stint with the Chargers
On December 23, 2013, Byrne was signed off the Chiefs' practice squad by the Chargers. The Chargers released Byrne on August 25, 2014.