Bennie Joppru

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Free Agent
currentnumber=--
currentposition=Tight end
birthdate=birth date and age|1980|1|5
birthplace=Dickinson, North Dakota
heightft=6
heightin=4
weight=242
debutyear=2006
debutteam=Houston Texans
college=Michigan
draftyear=2003
draftround=2
draftpick=41
pastteams=
* Houston Texans (2003-2006)
* Chicago Bears (2006)
* Seattle Seahawks (2006-2008)
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Receptions
statvalue1=0
statlabel2=Receiving yards
statvalue2=0
statlabel3=Receiving average
statvalue3=0.0
statlabel4=Receiving TDs
statvalue4=0
nfl=JOP504282

Benjamin Paul Jopprucite web|title=Joppru on Pro-Football-Reference |work=pro-football-reference.com |url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JoppBe00.htm |accessdate=2008-02-06] (born January 5, 1980 in Dickinson, North Dakota) is an American football tight end in the NFL and is currently a free agent. He was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft out of the University of Michigan. He has played for the Seattle Seahawks in his career.

College career

During his senior season in 2002 at Michigan, Joppru caught 53 passes, setting single season school record for tight ends. For his efforts, he was named to the Associated Press All-America Third Team. [ [http://mgoblue.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=17525 MGoBlue: Associated Press All-Americans] ] In his career at Michigan, Joppru had 85 receptions for 800 yards and eight touchdowns.

Professional career

Joppru's NFL career with the Texans never took off because of multiple injuries. The Chicago Bears signed him to their practice squad on October 10, 2006, after the Texans cut him with the intent to sign him to their practice squad. However, in November 2006, the Seattle Seahawks signed Joppru off of the Bears' practice squad.

Family

Joppru's father, Sheldon played in the World Football League for the Shreveport Steamer and the Detroit Wheels. His brother, J.J., played defensive line at Fullerton College before going to the University of Arizona. Another brother, Chris, plays tight end for the University of Utah.

ee also

*Lists of Michigan Wolverines football receiving leaders

References

External links

* [http://www.seahawks.com/Team/Players.aspx?id=43002 Seattle Seahawks profile]