Height 2.01 m Siblings Paul Kruger Name Joe Kruger Position Defensive end | Roster status: Practice Squad High school: Pleasant Grove (UT) Weight 132 kg | |
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Date of birth: (1992-06-04) June 4, 1992 (age 23) NFL draft: 2013 / Round: 7 / Pick: 212 Number 73 (Philadelphia Eagles / Defensive end) | ||
Joe kruger de nfl free agent workout at the university of utah pro day march 23rd 2017
Jonathan Wells Kruger (born June 4, 1992) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2013. He played college football at Utah. He is the younger brother of free agent outside linebacker Paul Kruger and free agent defensive end Dave Kruger.
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- Joe kruger de nfl free agent workout at the university of utah pro day march 23rd 2017
- Training for the NFL with Joe Kruger becomingafreak
- Early years
- College career
- Philadelphia Eagles
- San Diego Chargers
- Green Bay Packers
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Personal
- References
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Early years
He attended Pleasant Grove High School in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He was a first team and all-conference in his senior season. He was ranked among the top 25 defensive end prospects by Rivals.com.
College career
He played college football at Utah. He finished college with a total of 69 tackles, 9 sacks, 3 forced fumbles and one interception. On January 3, 2013, Kruger announced he would skip his senior season to enter the 2013 NFL Draft.
Philadelphia Eagles
Kruger was selected 6th in the 7th round of the NFL Draft (212 overall) by the Philadelphia Eagles. He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2013 and missed the 2013 season. He was released on August 23, 2014.
San Diego Chargers
Kruger was signed by the San Diego Chargers on August 25, 2014. He was released on August 29, 2014.
Green Bay Packers
Kruger was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad on October 7, 2014. He was released on November 3, 2014.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Kruger was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad on November 24, 2014. He was waived as a part of final roster cuts on September 3, 2015.
Personal
He has two older brothers: New Orleans Saint's defensive end Paul Kruger and free agent defensive end Dave Kruger.