John Owens

Detroit Lions 138th pick

TE ·

Notre Dame · 2002–2009

Games

Receptions

178

Rec Yards

Rec TD

Draft Details

Year

2002

Round

Round 5

Pick

138th overall

Team

Detroit Lions

Position

College

Notre Dame

John Owens is a tight end who played college football at Notre Dame. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 5th round (138th overall pick) of the 2002 NFL Draft. He recorded 22 career receptions for 178 yards and 1 touchdowns in 76 games.

Season Statistics

Season	Team	G	TGT	REC	YDS	TD	Y/R	1D
2002	DET	8	15	5	49	0	9.8	3
2006	NO	2	4	4	44	0	11.0	1
2006 POST	NO	1	1	1	21	0	21.0	1
2007	DET	2	2	2	13	0	6.5	0
2008	DET	7	8	8	56	1	7.0	3
2009	SEA	5	6	3	16	0	5.3	1
2002	DET	8	15	5	49	0	9.8	3
2006	NO	3	5	5	65	0	13.0	2
2007	DET	2	2	2	13	0	6.5	0
2008	DET	7	8	8	56	1	7.0	3
2009	SEA	5	6	3	16	0	5.3	1
Career		24	35	22	178	1	8.1	8
Career		1	1	1	21	0	21.0	1
Career		76	—	22	178	1	8.1	—

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-3

Weight

265 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.77s

Bench Press

21 reps

Vertical Jump

38.5"

Broad Jump

117"

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