John Lovett (tight end)

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John Lovett
Free agent
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1996-04-25) April 25, 1996 (age 25)
Woodbury, New York
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school:DeMatha Catholic
(Hyattsville, Maryland)
College:Princeton
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2020
Rushing yards:6
Rushing average:2.0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

John Lovett (born April 25, 1996) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Princeton.

College career[]

Lovett was used as a quarterback, running back, and wide receiver at Princeton. As a senior, he compiled 1,833 yards, 18 touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing 141 times for 894 yards and 13 touchdowns.[1] Lovett was a two-time Bushnell Cup winner which is awarded to the Ivy League’s top offensive player.[2] Lovett finished his college career with 2,509 yards passing, 1,591 yards rushing and 553 yards receiving.[3]

Professional career[]

Kansas City Chiefs[]

Lovett was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2019, after participating in a rookie mini-camp.[4] He was moved to the halfback and tight end positions during training camp. The Chiefs placed Lovett on season-ending injured reserve on August 27, 2019.[5] Lovett was waived by the Chiefs on July 29, 2020.[6]

Green Bay Packers[]

Lovett was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers on July 30, 2020.[7] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[8] and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[9] He was elevated to the active roster for the week 1 game against the Minnesota Vikings and for the week 2 game against the Detroit Lions, and then reverted to the team's practice squad following each game.[10][11] He made his NFL debut on September 13 against the Vikings.[12] He was promoted to the active roster on September 26, 2020.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on November 14, 2020, with a torn ACL.[14] He was waived with a "failed physical" designation on March 12, 2021.[15][16]

NFL career statistics[]

Regular season[]

Year Team Games Receiving Fumbles
G GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FUM Lost
2020 GB 8 0 3 6 2.0 4 0 0 0
Total 8 0 3 6 2.0 4 0 0 0
Source: NFL.com

References[]

  1. ^ Fedotin, Jeff (June 2, 2019). "Former Princeton star present intriguing roster option for chiefs". Forbes. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  2. ^ Johnson, Greg (July 30, 2019). "Packers claim former Princeton star John Lovett off waivers". The Trentonian. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  3. ^ "John Lovett Stats". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  4. ^ Taylor, Nate (May 9, 2019). "Meet the Chiefs' latest developmental enterprise: John Lovett, another possible hybrid weapon". The Athletic. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  5. ^ Goldman, Charles (August 27, 2019). "Chiefs make Matt Moore signing official, send TE John Lovett to injured reserve". USA Today. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  6. ^ Western, Evan (July 30, 2020). "Packers claim fullback John Lovett on waivers from Chiefs". AcmePackingCompany.com. SB Nation. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  7. ^ Kruse, Zach (July 30, 2020). "Packers claim H-back John Lovett off waivers from Chiefs". USA Today. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  8. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". packers.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  9. ^ "Packers sign 14 players to practice squad". Green Bay Packers. September 6, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  10. ^ Kruse, Zach (September 12, 2020). "Packers elevate OLB Tipa Galeai, TE John Lovett from practice squad for Week 1". USA Today. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  11. ^ "Packers place WR Equanimeous St. Brown on injured reserve". Packers.com. September 19, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  12. ^ Huber, Bill (September 19, 2020). "One Day to Kickoff: One Big Lions at Packers Preview". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  13. ^ "Packers announce roster moves and injury update". Packers.com. September 26, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  14. ^ "Packers activate LB Christian Kirksey from injured reserve". Packers.com. November 14, 2020.
  15. ^ "Packers release TE John Lovett". Packers.com. March 12, 2021.
  16. ^ "John Lovett: Waived by Green Bay". CBSSports.com. March 12, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.

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