Jonathan Krause (American football) facts for kids

Jonathan Alexander Krause, born on January 18, 1992, is an American football coach and former player. He used to play as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Today, he works as an offensive assistant for the Miami Dolphins. Jonathan went to South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, Georgia. He then played college football at Vanderbilt University. During his professional career, he played for several NFL teams. These teams include the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Tennessee Titans.

College Football Journey

Jonathan Krause was a key player for the Vanderbilt Commodores football team. He was part of Coach Bobby Johnson's last group of new players. Jonathan was very good at playing different positions on offense.

Impressive College Stats

By the end of his college career, Jonathan had caught the ball 98 times. He gained a total of 1,197 yards from these catches. He also scored two touchdowns by running with the ball.

Senior Year Success

In his final year at Vanderbilt, Jonathan had his best season. He played a big role in the team's receiving group. He started 11 out of 13 games as a wide receiver. He set new personal records for catches (42), receiving yards (714), and touchdowns (3). In a thrilling game against Tennessee, he made two important catches. These catches helped his team win the game right at the end. Jonathan was one of the top receivers in the SEC. He averaged almost 65 receiving yards per game.

Special Teams Star

Jonathan also helped his team by returning punts. He was the main punt returner for most of his time at Vanderbilt. In 2012, he scored two touchdowns from punt returns. One of these was an amazing 83-yard return against Wake Forest.

Professional Football Career

After college, Jonathan Krause joined the NFL. He spent time with several teams, often starting on their practice squads. A practice squad is where teams keep extra players who train with the main team.

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns signed Jonathan to their practice squad in May 2014. He trained with the team for a few months. However, he was released from their practice squad in August 2014.

New England Patriots

In October 2014, the New England Patriots added Jonathan to their practice squad. While with the Patriots, Jonathan was part of a huge win. His team won Super Bowl XLIX! They beat the Seattle Seahawks with a score of 28-24. He was released from the Patriots' practice squad in August 2015.

Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles signed Jonathan to their practice squad in September 2015. Later that year, in November, the Eagles moved him to their main 53-player roster. This meant he was officially part of the active team.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (First Time)

Jonathan then signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, he was released by the team in September 2016. This happened during the final cuts before the regular season started.

San Diego Chargers

Shortly after, in September 2016, Jonathan joined the San Diego Chargers' practice squad. He stayed with them for a few weeks before being released again later that month.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Second Time)

In September 2016, Jonathan returned to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad. This was his second time with the team. He was released again in October 2016.

Tennessee Titans

Jonathan's next stop was with the Tennessee Titans. He joined their practice squad in November 2016. In January 2017, he signed a special contract with the Titans. This contract meant he would be with the team for the next season. However, he was waived by the Titans in September 2017.