Joel Dreessen

Joel Dreessen (born July 26, 1982) is an American football tight end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado State.

Dreessen has also played for the Houston Texans.

Early years
Dreessen was born in Ida Grove, Iowa, and graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 2000. In 1999, Fort Morgan was the Colorado 3A State champions. Dreessen was also a member of the all-state team in Colorado that year.

Dressen then attended Colorado State University and was a redshirt Freshman.

New York Jets
Dreessen was drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft.

Houston Texans
On October 28, 2007, Joel Dreessen caught his first NFL touchdown pass, a 28 yard reception in the fourth quarter from quarterback Sage Rosenfels against the San Diego Chargers at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium. It was Houston's only touchdown in a 35-10 loss, and Dreessen was named Houston's top offensive player despite only one reception. Dreessen re-signed with the Texans in 2009 for a reported three-year, $3.6 million deal.

Near the end of the 2009 season, Dreessen had become the starter at tight end due to the injury of Owen Daniels. Dreessen caught the first touchdown pass in the Texans' last game against the New England Patriots from Matt Schaub.

Denver Broncos
Dreessen signed with the Denver Broncos on March 23, 2012. On Sunday, August 26 2012, Dreessen caught his first touchdown of the preseason (a 5-yarder) in his third game with the Broncos from Caleb Hanie. So far in the 2012 season Dreessen has 29 receptions as well as 5 touchdowns.