John Wetzel (American football)

John Wetzel
No. 73Arizona Cardinals
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: (1991-07-18) July 18, 1991
Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight: 328 lb (149 kg)
Career information
High school: Brashear
College: Boston College
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

John William Wetzel (born July 18, 1991) is an American football offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football for Boston College.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Ht WtArm lengthHand size 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP
6 ft 7 in 315 lb34 in10 in 5.46 s 4.81 s 7.90 s 25.0 in 8 ft 9 in 22 reps
All values from NFL Combine[1]

Oakland Raiders

On April 29, 2013, Wetzel was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Raiders. On August 20, he was waived/injured by the Raiders. On the next day, he cleared waivers and was placed on the injured reserve list. On August 24, he was waived from the team with an injury settlement.

Dallas Cowboys

On November 12, 2013, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to the practice squad. On September 5, 2015, he was waived by the Cowboys.[2] On September 7, 2015, he was signed to the Cowboys' practice squad after clearing waivers.[3] On November 12, he was released.[4]

Indianapolis Colts

On November 24, 2015, Wetzel signed with the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[5] He was released on December 1.[6]

Arizona Cardinals

On December 9, 2015, the Arizona Cardinals signed Wetzel to their practice squad.[7] The Arizona Cardinals began starting Watford as their left tackle after October 31, 2016, to replace injured starting left tackle Jared Veldheer.

References

  1. NFL Combine Profile
  2. Helman, David (September 5, 2015). "Vaughan, Showers Among Notable Cuts As Cowboys Meet 53-Man Roster Limit". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  3. Phillips, Rob (September 8, 2015). "Cowboys Sign 5 More To Practice Squad, Including Gus Johnson, WR Mayle". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  4. "Friday's Sports Transactions". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
  5. "Indianapolis Colts make practice squad move". blogs.colts.com. November 24, 2015. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  6. "Indianapolis Colts make practice squad moves". blogs.colts.com. December 1, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2015.
  7. "NFL roster moves: Arizona Cardinals add tackle John Wetzel to practice squad". Revenge of the Birds. Retrieved 2015-12-11.

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