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76
Games
22
Receptions
178
Rec Yards
1
Rec TD
8
Solo Tackles
Draft Details
John Owens Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
Receiving
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | DET | 10 | 15 | 5 | 49 | 0 |
| 2003 | DET | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | CHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | NO | 3 | 0 | 4 | 44 | 0 |
| 2007 | DET | 6 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 | DET | 8 | 0 | 8 | 56 | 1 |
| 2009 | SEA | 6 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
| Career | 35 | 21 | 22 | 178 | 1 |
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
John Owens is a former tight end out of Notre Dame, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 138th overall pick (round 5) in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played 76 regular-season games from 2002 to 2009, with the Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints and Seattle Seahawks.
Season Statistics
NO
SEANFL 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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