Josh Whyle
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Whyle in 2023
No. 81 – Tennessee Titans
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1999-09-08) September 8, 1999
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:La Salle
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
College:Cincinnati (2018–2022)
NFL Draft:2023 / Round: 5 / Pick: 147
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:9
Receiving yards:94
Receiving touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Joshua James Whyle (born September 8, 1999) is an American football tight end for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Cincinnati.

Early life and high school career

Whyle grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended La Salle High School.[1] As a junior, he caught 40 passes for 546 yards and six touchdowns.[2] Whyle had 37 receptions for 442 yards and three touchdowns in his senior seasons.[3] Whyle was rated the second-best Tight End recruit in Ohio and committed to play college football at Cincinnati over offers from Auburn, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Tennessee and Wisconsin.[4]

College career

Whyle played in four total games during his freshman season before utilizing a redshirt.[5] As a redshirt freshman, he caught two passes for 51 yards.[6] Whyle finished his redshirt sophomore season with 28 receptions for 353 yards and six touchdowns and was named second team All-American Athletic Conference.[7]

Statistics

Season Team Games Receiving
RecYdsAvgTDLong
2019 Cincinnati 225125.5032
2020 Cincinnati 102835312.6630
2021 Cincinnati 132633212.8631
2022 Cincinnati 123232610.2335
Career3788106212.11535

Game statistics[8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 6+1⁄2 in
(1.99 m)		 248 lb
(112 kg)		 31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m)		 9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.69 s1.61 s2.68 s4.40 s7.15 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		15 reps
Sources:[9][10]

Whyle was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round, 147th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.[11]

References

  1. ↑ Dyer, Mike (April 6, 2017). "La Salle football standout Josh Whyle verbally commits to the Cincinnati Bearcats". WCPO.com. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  2. ↑ "UC lands prime recruit in La Salle's Whyle". Cincinnati Enquirer. April 6, 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  3. ↑ Williams, Justin (July 20, 2018). "Which true freshmen could have an impact on UC football in 2018?". The Athletic. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  4. ↑ Judin, Robert (April 6, 2017). "4-Star FB Josh Whyle Commits To Cincinnati Bearcats". Stadium. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Inside Josh Whyle journey to be Cincinnati Bearcats top tight end". Cincinnati Enquirer. September 26, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  6. ↑ Williams, Justin (September 23, 2020). "'I needed to get my stuff together': UC's Josh Whyle has something to talk about". The Athletic. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Cincinnati TE Josh Whyle named to watch list for John Mackey Award". Cincinnati Enquirer. July 23, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Josh Whyle: Stats". ESPN.com. Retrieved 14 Jan 2023.
  9. ↑ "Josh Whyle Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  10. ↑ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Josh Whyle College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  11. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (April 29, 2023). "Titans Select Cincinnati TE Josh Whyle in Fifth Round of Saturday's NFL Draft". TennesseeTitans.com.
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