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Jeremy Sprinkle

Sprinkle with the Washington Football Team in 2020
No. 87
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1994-08-10) August 10, 1994 (age 30) Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school:	White Hall
College:	Arkansas (2012-2016)
NFL Draft:	2017 / Round: 5 / Pick: 154
Career history
Washington Redskins / Football Team (2017) Dallas Cowboys (2021)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 76 Receptions: 37 Receiving yards: 332 Receiving touchdowns: 3
Player stats at PFR

Jeremy Sprinkle is an American football player who used to play as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He was born on August 10, 1994. He played for the Washington Redskins (later called the Washington Football Team) for most of his career. He also played one season for the Dallas Cowboys. Before joining the NFL, Jeremy played college football at the University of Arkansas.

Growing Up and High School Sports

Jeremy Sprinkle grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He went to White Hall High School. There, he was a great player in two different positions: tight end (catching passes) and defensive end (stopping the other team).

When he was a junior, he caught 10 passes for 227 yards. He also scored 3 touchdowns. On defense, he made 73 tackles and 15 sacks.

In his senior year, Jeremy caught 45 passes for 841 yards and 6 touchdowns. He also made 92 tackles and 14 sacks. He helped his team win a championship in 2011. They also reached the state semifinals for the first time in 20 years. He was named to the 2011 Arkansas Super Team.

Besides football, Jeremy also played basketball and baseball.

Playing College Football

Jeremy Sprinkle was a highly-rated player coming out of high school. He chose to play college football for the University of Arkansas. He picked Arkansas over other big schools like Kansas and Louisville.

First Years at Arkansas

When Jeremy was a freshman in 2013, he was a "redshirt" player. This means he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. This allowed him to train and get stronger. He appeared in 12 games, starting two of them. He caught 4 passes for 68 yards.

In 2014, as a sophomore, he was the third-string tight end. He played in all 13 games. He caught 7 passes for 84 yards and scored one touchdown.

Big Plays as a Junior and Senior

As a junior in 2015, Jeremy started to make a bigger impact. He caught 27 passes for 389 yards. He led all tight ends in his conference with 6 touchdowns. All of his touchdowns came in the last seven games of the season. He even caught 3 touchdowns in one game against Mississippi State University. This tied a school record!

In 2016, as a senior, Jeremy became the main starting tight end. He started 11 out of 12 games. He caught 33 passes for 380 yards and 4 touchdowns. He became the all-time leader for receiving touchdowns by a tight end at Arkansas with 11 total.

College Statistics Overview

Here's a look at Jeremy's college football stats:

Joining the NFL

Before the NFL Draft, players attend special events to show off their skills. Jeremy played in the 2017 Senior Bowl, a game for top college seniors. He also went to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. At the Combine, players do drills like running fast and jumping high. Jeremy also had his own "pro day" at Arkansas to show his skills.

Experts thought Jeremy would be picked in the fourth or fifth round of the NFL draft.

Playing for Washington

Sprinkle in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019.

The Washington Redskins picked Jeremy Sprinkle in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft. He signed a four-year contract. During training camp, players compete for a spot on the team. Jeremy worked hard to earn his place.

He played his first professional game in Week 3 against the Oakland Raiders. This was because another player, Jordan Reed, was injured. Jeremy didn't catch any passes in that game, but Washington won. Later that season, he caught his first NFL pass for a touchdown! It was a 7-yard pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins. In his first year, he played in 11 games and caught 2 passes for 13 yards and one touchdown.

In 2018, Jeremy played in all 16 games. He caught 5 passes for 41 yards and one touchdown. The next year, in 2019, he also played in all 16 games. He had his best season with 26 catches for 241 yards and one touchdown. In 2020, he played in 16 games again and helped the team on special teams.

Time with the Dallas Cowboys

Sprinkle with the Cowboys in 2021.

In 2021, Jeremy signed with the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent. A free agent is a player who can sign with any team. The Cowboys wanted him to be a "blocking tight end," meaning he would help block for runners and protect the quarterback.

He was released from the main team but then signed to the "practice squad." This is a group of players who practice with the team but don't always play in games. He was later moved to the main team. He played in all 17 games that season. He caught 3 passes for 31 yards.

In 2022, Jeremy signed with the Cowboys again. But he got an Achilles injury during training camp. He was later released from the team.

Professional Statistics Overview

Here are Jeremy's stats from his time in the NFL: