Zach Sudfeld
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||
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| Born: | April 17, 1989 Santa Cruz, California,U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Modesto Christian (Salida, California) | ||||
| College: | Nevada(2007–2012) | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||
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Zachary Jonathan Pagett Sudfeld[1](born April 17, 1989) is a formerAmerican footballtight end.He was signed by theNew England Patriotsas anundrafted free agentin 2013. He playedcollege footballatNevada.
Early life
[edit]Sudfeld attendedModesto Christian High SchoolinModesto, California.[2]Sudfeld was named to the first-team all-state as a tight end.[3]He also earned the first-team all-district and all-league honors in high school.[3]His younger brother,Nate,is a quarterback for theDetroit Lions.[4]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft6+3⁄4in (2.00 m) |
253 lb (115 kg) |
33+1⁄2in (0.85 m) |
9+3⁄4in (0.25 m) |
4.78 s | 1.65 s | 2.80 s | 4.41 s | 7.08 s | 37.0 in (0.94 m) |
9 ft 5 in (2.87 m) |
11 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[5] | ||||||||||||
New England Patriots
[edit]On May 3, 2013, Sudfeld signed with theNew England Patriots.Sudfeld's size and catching ability led at least one Patriots reporter to call Sudfeld a "baby Gronk,"[6]referring toNew England Patriotstight endRob Gronkowski.During the Patriots' second preseason game, against theTampa Bay Buccaneers,Sudfeld scored on atwo-point conversionfromTom Bradyand on a 22-yard touchdown fromRyan Mallett.On October 3, 2013, Sudfeld was released from the Patriots, after lackluster performances, where Sudfeld made no receptions.[7]
New York Jets
[edit]Sudfeld was claimed off waivers by theNew York Jetson October 4, 2013.[8]He caught 5 passes for 63 yards on the season. Sudfeld suffered ananterior cruciate ligament injuryin minicamp and was waived on June 15, 2015.[9]He cleared waivers a day later and was placed on the injured reserve list.[10]On September 3, 2016, Sudfeld was released by the Jets as part of final roster cuts.[11]
Personal life
[edit]He's married with two kids.[12]
Sudfeld has a twin brother named Matt, who is director of strategic development of a humanitarian organization that was started by his grandparents.[13]He also has two sisters: Juliana, who played volleyball forWheaton Collegein Illinois,[14]and Sarah, who played basketball forThe King's Collegein New York City.[15]His younger brotherNateis a quarterback for theDetroit Lions.[16]
References
[edit]- ^"Profile".rostermon.com.
- ^"Zach Sudfeld - Football".University of Nevada Athletics.RetrievedDecember 4,2023.
- ^ab"Nevada Profile".nevadawolfpack.com.
- ^Times-Dispatch, Matthew Paras Richmond."Washington's Nate Sudfeld reunited with brother in Friday's preseason game".Roanoke Times.RetrievedJune 14,2022.
- ^"2013 NFL Draft Scout Zach Sudfeld College Football Profile".DraftScout.com.RetrievedApril 3,2023.
- ^"Volin: Sudfeld is a 'baby Gronk' | Comcast SportsNet - CSNNE.com".www.csnne.com.Archived fromthe originalon August 16, 2013.
- ^Wesseling, Chris (October 3, 2013)."Zach Sudfeld waived by Patriots; Vince Wilfork to IR".National Football League.RetrievedOctober 3,2013.
- ^McManus, Jane (October 4, 2013)."Jets claim TE Zach Sudfeld".ESPN New York.Archivedfrom the original on October 5, 2013.RetrievedOctober 5,2013.
- ^Lange, Randy (June 15, 2015)."Jets Make Roster Swap of Tight Ends".New York Jets. Archived fromthe originalon June 16, 2015.RetrievedJune 15,2015.
- ^"Sudfeld clears waivers, placed on injured reserve by Jets".USA Today. Associated Press. June 16, 2015.Archivedfrom the original on June 23, 2015.RetrievedJuly 29,2015.
- ^Lange, Randy (September 3, 2016)."Jets Release 18 Players Ahead of Deadline".NewYorkJets.com.Archived fromthe originalon September 7, 2017.
- ^https://www.instagram.com/p/CrJrn_cvpIQ/?img_index=1[bare URL]
- ^"Persevering Sudfeld Proving To Be An Inspirational Character For The Jets".newyork.cbslocal.com.RetrievedDecember 15,2013.
- ^"Juliana Sudfeld - Volleyball".
- ^"The King's College Women's Basketball Roster".
- ^"Doug Pederson, Philadelphia Eagles have 'trust and faith' in Carson Wentz amid struggles".espn.com.November 2, 2020.RetrievedNovember 23,2020.