| File:Zach Sudfeld.jpg Sudfeld celebrating a touchdown in 2016 NFL Preseason. | |
| No. 44, 82 | |
| Tight end | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: April 17, 1989 | |
| Place of birth: Santa Cruz, California | |
| Career information | |
| College: Nevada | |
| Undrafted in 2013 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
* New England Patriots ( 2013)
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Receptions | 10 |
| Receiving yards | 148 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 0 |
Zachary Jonathan Pagett Sudfeld[1] (born April 17, 1989) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at Nevada.
Early years[]
Sudfeld attended Modesto Christian High School in Modesto, California.[2] Sudfeld was named to the first-team all-state as a tight end.[2] He also earned the first-team all-district and all-league honors in high school.[2] His younger brother, Nate, is a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Professional career[]
New England Patriots[]
On May 3, 2013, Sudfeld signed with the New England Patriots. Sudfeld's size and catching ability led at least one Patriots reporter to call Sudfeld a "baby Gronk,"[3] referring to New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. During the Patriots' second preseason game, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sudfeld scored on a two-point conversion from Tom Brady and on a 22-yard touchdown from Ryan Mallett. On October 3, 2013, Sudfeld was released from the Patriots, after lackluster performances, where Sudfeld made no receptions.[4]
New York Jets[]
Sudfeld was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on October 4, 2013.[5] He caught 5 passes for 63 yards on the season. Sudfeld suffered a anterior cruciate ligament injury in minicamp and was waived on June 15, 2015.[6] He cleared waivers a day later and was placed on the injured reserve list.[7] On September 3, 2016, Sudfeld was released by the Jets as part of final roster cuts.[8]
Personal life[]
Sudfeld has a twin brother named Matt, who is director of strategic development of a humanitarian organization that was started by his grandparents.[9] He also has a brother named Nate, who is a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.
References[]
- ↑ "Profile". rostermon.com. http://www.rostermon.com/player/2979/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Nevada Profile". nevadawolfpack.com. http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/zach_sudfeld_762823.html.
- ↑ http://www.csnne.com/new-england-patriots/volin-sudfeld-baby-gronk-0
- ↑ Wesseling, Chris (October 3, 2013). "Zach Sudfeld waived by Patriots; Vince Wilfork to IR". National Football League. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000255007/article/zach-sudfeld-waived-by-patriots-vince-wilfork-placed-on-ir. Retrieved October 3, 2013.
- ↑ McManus, Jane (October 4, 2013). "Jets claim TE Zach Sudfeld". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on October 5, 2013. https://www.webcitation.org/6K93hTUrj. Retrieved October 5, 2013.
- ↑ Lange, Randy (June 15, 2015). "Jets Make Roster Swap of Tight Ends". New York Jets. Archived from the original on June 15, 2015. https://www.webcitation.org/6ZJZkolMh. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ↑ Associated Press (June 16, 2015). "Sudfeld clears waivers, placed on injured reserve by Jets". USA Today. Archived from the original on July 29, 2015. https://www.webcitation.org/6aONAqAI2. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ↑ Lange, Randy (September 3, 2016). "Jets Release 18 Players Ahead of Deadline". https://web.archive.org/web/20170907213543/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/Jets-Release-18-Players-Ahead-of-Deadline/2b32bd16-527f-46b2-a342-6d342cfc9b60.
- ↑ "Persevering Sudfeld Proving To Be An Inspirational Character For The Jets". newyork.cbslocal.com. http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/15/persevering-sudfeld-proving-to-be-an-inspirational-character-for-the-jets/. Retrieved December 15, 2013.