Quinn Sypniewski

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Baltimore Ravens
currentnumber=88
currentposition=Tight end
birthdate=birth date and age|1982|4|14
birthplace=Granger, Iowa
heightft=6
heightin=6
weight=270
debutyear=2006
debutteam=Baltimore Ravens
college=Colorado
draftyear=2006
draftround=5
draftpick=166
pastteams=
* Baltimore Ravens (2006-present)
status=Injured Reserve
highlights=
* Honorable mention All-Big 12 (2005)
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Receptions
statvalue1=36
statlabel2=Receiving yards
statvalue2=261
statlabel3=Receiving touchdowns
statvalue3=1
nfl=SYP444955

Quinn Brian Sypniewski [sip-New-ski] (born April 14, 1982 in city-state|Granger|Iowa) is an American football tight end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado.

College career

Sypniewski played college football at Colorado. He appeared in 55 games a school career record. He graduated in May 2005 with dual degrees in journalism and history.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

He is signed to a three-year contract after being drafted by the Ravens in the fifth round (166th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, Sypniewski saw action in all 16 games, primarily as a blocker. He finished the year with two catches for 15 yards.

Due to injuries to Todd Heap and Daniel Wilcox, Sypniewski saw more action early in the 2007 season, with six receptions against the Cleveland Browns on September 30, and more against San Francisco on October 7. He finished the season with 34 receptions for 246 yards and one touchdown. [{http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7915/career;_ylt=AoZnUX7Moa7ZI5D.c229jp3.uLYF}]

On April 19, 2008, Sypniewski tore his ACL and suffered minor damage to other ligaments during an offseason workout. The injury occurred when he bumped into teammate Antwan Barnes, causing him to plant his leg awkwardly on the floor. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on July 18.

References

External links

* [http://www.baltimoreravens.com/People/Players/Active/Quinn_Sypniewski.aspx Baltimore Ravens bio]