Joel Dreessen

New York Jets 198th pick

TE ·

Colorado State · 2005–2013

Games

158

Receptions

1,767

Rec Yards

Rec TD

Draft Details

Year

2005

Round

Round 6

Pick

198th overall

Team

New York Jets

Position

College

Colorado State

Joel Dreessen is a tight end who played college football at Colorado State. He was selected by the New York Jets in the 6th round (198th overall pick) of the 2005 NFL Draft. He recorded 158 career receptions for 1,767 yards and 19 touchdowns in 120 games. Despite being a late-round pick, Joel Dreessen went on to play 120 career NFL games — a testament to his perseverance.

Season Statistics

Season	Team	G	TGT	REC	YDS	TD	Y/R	1D
2005	NYJ	4	5	5	41	0	8.2	1
2007	HOU	4	4	4	55	2	13.8	3
2008	HOU	9	11	11	77	0	7.0	4
2009	HOU	13	39	26	320	1	12.3	16
2010	HOU	15	55	36	518	4	14.4	24
2011	HOU	16	39	28	353	6	12.6	17
2011 POST	HOU	1	1	0	0	0	—	0
2012	DEN	16	58	41	356	5	8.7	19
2012 POST	DEN	1	8	6	46	0	7.7	1
2013	DEN	5	9	7	47	1	6.7	3
2005	NYJ	4	5	5	41	0	8.2	1
2007	HOU	4	4	4	55	2	13.8	3
2008	HOU	9	11	11	77	0	7.0	4
2009	HOU	13	39	26	320	1	12.3	16
2010	HOU	15	55	36	518	4	14.4	24
2011	HOU	17	40	28	353	6	12.6	17
2012	DEN	17	66	47	402	5	8.6	20
2013	DEN	5	9	7	47	1	6.7	3
Career		82	220	158	1,767	19	11.2	87
Career		2	9	6	46	0	7.7	1
Career		120	229	158	1,767	19	11.2	88

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-4

Weight

260 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.72s

Bench Press

22 reps

Vertical Jump

36"

Broad Jump

113"

3-Cone Drill

7.09s

Shuttle

4.01s

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