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James Whalen
26
Games
17
Receptions
152
Rec Yards
16
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 5
Pick
157th overall
Position
College
James Whalen Career Stats
- Best statistical season: 2002 with DAL (152 receiving yards).
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | DAL | 15 | 29 | 17 | 152 | 0 |
| 2003 | DAL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 20 | 29 | 17 | 152 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
James Whalen is a former tight end out of Kentucky; Shasta College, selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 157th overall pick (round 5) in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played 26 regular-season games from 2002 to 2003, with the Dallas Cowboys.
Season Statistics
DALNFL Combine Results
Height
6-2
Weight
228 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.78s
Vertical Jump
31"
Broad Jump
110"
3-Cone Drill
7.42s
Shuttle
4.22s
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