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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 31) 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 (born August 10, 1994) is a former professional football player. He played as a tight end for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was chosen by the Washington Redskins in the 2017 NFL draft. Jeremy played college football at the University of Arkansas. He spent most of his career with the Washington team and also played one season for the Dallas Cowboys.

Early Life and High School Football

Jeremy Sprinkle grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He went to White Hall High School. There, he was a talented player on both offense and defense. He played as a tight end and a defensive end.

High School Achievements

In his junior year, Jeremy caught 10 passes for 227 yards. He scored 3 touchdowns. On defense, he made 73 tackles and 15 sacks.

As a senior, he had 45 catches for 841 yards and 6 touchdowns. He also made 92 tackles and 14 sacks. He helped his team win the 2011 5A Southeast Conference championship. They also reached the state semifinals for the first time in 20 years. Jeremy was named to the 2011 Arkansas Super Team. He also received All-Southeast Arkansas honors. Besides football, he also played basketball and baseball.

College Football Career

Jeremy Sprinkle was a highly sought-after player coming out of high school. He chose to play college football at the University of Arkansas. He received scholarship offers from many other universities. At Arkansas, he played for coaches John L. Smith and Bret Bielema.

First Years at Arkansas

In 2013, as a freshman, Jeremy played in 12 games. He caught 4 passes for 68 yards. He was a "redshirt" freshman, which means he practiced with the team but played less to gain experience. Another player, Hunter Henry, was the main tight end that year.

In 2014, during his sophomore year, he was the third-string tight end. He played in all 13 games. He had 7 catches for 84 yards and scored one touchdown.

Later Years and Records

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 the Southeastern Conference with 6 receiving touchdowns. All of his touchdowns came in the last seven games of the season. He even caught three touchdowns in one game against Mississippi State University. This tied a school record.

In 2016, as a senior, Jeremy became the main 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 touchdowns.

College Statistics

Professional Football Career

After his college career, Jeremy Sprinkle prepared for the NFL. He was invited to the 2017 Senior Bowl, a game where top college players showcase their skills. He also took part in the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. This event tests players' physical abilities.

NFL Draft and Washington Team

Sprinkle in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles in 2019.

Jeremy Sprinkle was chosen by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft. He was the 154th player picked overall. In May 2017, he signed a four-year contract with the team.

He made his first professional start in Week 3 of the 2017 season. This was against the Oakland Raiders. He got his first career catch and touchdown on November 19, 2017. This was a seven-yard pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins. In his first season, he played in 11 games. He had 2 catches for 13 yards and one touchdown.

In 2018, he played in all 16 games. He started 9 of them. He had 5 catches for 41 yards and one touchdown. In 2019, he again played in all 16 games, starting 13. He caught 26 passes for 241 yards and one touchdown. In 2020, he played in 16 games and started 6. He also helped out on special teams.

Time with the Dallas Cowboys

Sprinkle with the Cowboys in 2021.

On April 7, 2021, Jeremy Sprinkle signed with the Dallas Cowboys. He was brought in to be a blocking tight end. He played in all 17 games that season. This was his fourth straight season playing in every game. He started four games. He mostly played as the second-string tight end and on special teams. He had 3 catches for 31 yards.

In March 2022, Sprinkle re-signed with the Cowboys. However, he was placed on injured reserve in August 2022 due to an Achilles injury. He was later released by the team.

Professional Statistics