Jameson Konz

Jameson Konz (born July 2, 1986) is an American football tight end, defensive end, and linebacker. He is currently a free agent. Konz was selected with the 245th pick by the Seahawks as a tight end in the 7th round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kent State, playing multiple positions on both defense and offense throughout his college career.

Seattle Seahawks
After spending the 2010 NFL season on injured reserve due to a hip injury, Konz began the 2011 training camp playing tight end. After numerous injuries to several defensive linemen in training camp, the Seattle Seahawks switched Konz to play on defense as a defensive end and linebacker in practice, as Seahawks' coaches were impressed by his ability to put pressure on the quarterback.

In the first pre-season game of 2011 versus the San Diego Chargers, Konz saw action at defensive end, and recorded a sack in the 4th quarter on quarterback Scott Tolzien as the Chargers were attempting a late comeback.

Konz was released on the final roster cut down on September 3, 2011, but then re-signed to the Seahawks practice squad the following day after passing through waivers.

Konz was signed to a new contract when he was added to the Seahawks active roster on October 4, 2011. He started on special teams and recorded a tackle during the Seahawks 36-25 win over the New York Giants on October 9, 2011 at Giants Stadium. In that same game, Konz tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his knee late in the 4th quarter while covering a kickoff.

Konz was subsequently placed on the season ending injured reserve list the following week, and underwent successful surgery on his knee on October 25, 2011 in Seattle.