Hale Hentges
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born: | August 19, 1996 Jefferson City, Missouri | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Helias(Jefferson City) | ||||||||
| College: | Alabama(2015-2018) | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2019 | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
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Hale Hentges(born August 19, 1996) is a formerAmerican footballtight end.He playedcollege footballatAlabama.He played for theIndianapolis Colts,Washington Redskins / Football Team,andMinnesota Vikingsof theNational Football League(NFL).
College career
[edit]A four-star recruit, Hentges committed toAlabamaover offers fromAuburn,Florida,Georgia,Iowa,LSU,Michigan,Ohio State,Oklahoma,Penn State,Texas,andWisconsin,among many others.[1]During his collegiate career, which lasted from 2015-2018, he had 15 receptions for 124 yards and 6touchdowns.[2]His main role and proficiency for Alabama was run blocking, helpingDerrick Henryrun for 2,219 yards and 22 touchdowns in 2015. Henry would go on to win theHeisman Trophythat year.[3]
Professional career
[edit]Indianapolis Colts
[edit]Hentges signed with theIndianapolis Coltsas an undrafted free agent in 2019.[4]After making the Colts initial 53-man roster, he was waived on October 5, 2019.[5]
Washington Redskins / Football Team
[edit]On October 7, 2019, Hentges was claimed off waivers by theWashington Redskins.[6]He caught his first and only career touchdown pass fromDwayne Haskinsin Week 16 against theNew York Giants.[7]On September 5, 2020, Hentges was waived by Washington and signed to the practice squad the next day.[8][9]He was released on September 17.[10]
Indianapolis Colts (second stint)
[edit]On September 22, 2020, Hentges was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[11]
Minnesota Vikings
[edit]On December 10, 2020, Hentges was signed off the Colts' practice squad by theMinnesota Vikings.[12]He announced his retirement from professional football on March 30, 2021.[13]
Personal life
[edit]On January 12, 2019, Hentges married formerAlabama volleyballplayer Shannon Mikesky.[3]
References
[edit]- ^"Hale Hentges Recruit Interests".247Sports.RetrievedJuly 22,2024.
- ^"Hale Hentges".rolltide.com.RetrievedAugust 20,2019.
- ^ab"A Salute to the Alabama 2018 Seniors: Hale Hentges".rollbamaroll.com.February 12, 2019.RetrievedAugust 20,2019.
- ^Hickey, Kevin (May 7, 2019)."Colts' undrafted free agent profile: TE Hale Hentges".coltswire.usatoday.com.RetrievedAugust 15,2019.
- ^"Colts Elevate Cornerback Shakial Taylor To Active Roster".Colts.com.October 5, 2019.
- ^Williams, Charean (October 7, 2019)."Washington claims Hale Hentges, cuts Cassanova McKinzy".Pro Football Talk.NBC Sports.
- ^Finlay, JP (December 22, 2019)."Hale Hentges scored a TD for the Redskins, but who is Hale Hentges?".NBCSports.com.
- ^"Washington Football Team Reduces Roster To 53 Players".WashingtonFootball.com.September 5, 2020.
- ^"Washington Football Team Signs 13 Players To Its Practice Squad".WashingtonFootball.com.RetrievedSeptember 6,2020.
- ^"Washington Football Team Signs Two Players To The Practice Squad".WashingtonFootball.com.September 17, 2020.
- ^"Roster Moves: S Ibraheim Campbell & CB Tremon Smith Elevated To Active Roster; WR Parris Campbell & S Malik Hooker Placed On IR; TEs Hale Hentges & Ethan Wolf Signed To Practice Squad".Colts.com.September 22, 2020.
- ^"Vikings Sign TE Hale Hentges to Active Roster".Vikings.com.December 10, 2020.
- ^Smith, Eric (March 30, 2021)."Vikings Re-Sign Guard Dakota Dozier".Vikings.com.RetrievedMarch 30,2021.