Andrew Wingard
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| No. 42 – Jacksonville Jaguars | |||||||||||||||
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | December 5, 1996 Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Ralston Valley (Arvada, Colorado) | ||||||||||||||
| College: | Wyoming (2015–2018) | ||||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2019 | ||||||||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 11, 2024 | |||||||||||||||
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Andrew Wingard, nicknamed Dewey (born December 5, 1996) is an American professional football safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wyoming. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by Jacksonville after the 2019 NFL draft.
College career
[edit]Wingard played college football at Wyoming.[1] Between 2015 and 2018, Wingard totaled 454 tackles, the second most in program history.[2] He finished his college career tied for most tackles all-time in the Mountain West Conference.[3]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 0+1⁄8 in (1.83 m) |
209 lb (95 kg) |
30+1⁄2 in (0.77 m) |
8+5⁄8 in (0.22 m) |
4.56 s | 1.57 s | 2.65 s | 4.20 s | 7.08 s | 36.5 in (0.93 m) |
10 ft 1 in (3.07 m) |
9 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine[4][5] | ||||||||||||
2019 season
[edit]Wingard went undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft. On April 29, 2019, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Wingard to a three-year, $1.76 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5,000.[6][7]
On August 31, 2019, Wingard made the Jaguars final 53-man roster.[8] In week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wingard recorded a strip sack on Jameis Winston that he recovered in the 28–11 loss. This was Wingard's first career sack in the NFL.[9]
2020 season
[edit]Wingard was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Jaguars on August 2, 2020,[10] and was activated from the list two days later.[11] In Week 1 of the 2020 season against the Indianapolis Colts, Wingard recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Philip Rivers during the 27–20 win.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on October 12, 2020, with an abdominal strain.[13] He was activated on November 14, 2020.[14] In Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts, Wingard recorded his second career interception off a pass thrown by Philip Rivers during the 28–14 loss.[15]
2022 season
[edit]On March 15, 2022, the Jaguars placed a restricted free agent tender on Wingard.[16] He appeared in all 17 games and started three. He recorded 37 total tackles, one interception, one pass defended, and one forced fumble.[17]
2023 season
[edit]On March 15, 2023, Wingard signed a three-year, $9.6 million contract extension with the Jaguars.[18] He caught an interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8.[19]
2024 season
[edit]On August 27, 2024, Wingard was placed on injured reserve to begin the season.[20] He was activated on November 9.
References
[edit]- ^ Heilman, Phillip (July 31, 2019). "Long-haired adrenaline junkie (and undrafted safety) Andrew Wingard trying to leave mark on Jaguars". The Athletic. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ^ Harvey, Demetrius (August 11, 2019). "Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard: "I wouldn't be here if I wasn't determined"". Locked On Jaguars. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ^ Potter, Davis (March 4, 2019). "Wyoming draft prospect Andrew Wingard posts solid numbers at NFL combine". Casper Star-Tribune. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ^ "Andrew Wingard Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
- ^ "Andrew Wingard, Wyoming, SS, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ^ RotoWire (April 29, 2019). "Jaguars' Andrew Wingard: Joins Jacksonville". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ^ "Spotrac.com: Andrew Wingard contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ^ Kurland, Jon (August 31, 2019). "Jaguars make final cuts, trim roster to 53". SB Nation. Vox Media. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ^ "Bucs turn Foles' turnovers into touchdowns, beat Jags 28-11". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 1, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
- ^ Oehser, John (August 2, 2020). "Transactions: Minshew, four others added to reserve/COVID-19 list". Jaguars.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ Oehser, John (August 4, 2020). "Transactions: Minshew, Hayden moved to active roster". Jaguars.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ^ "Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars - September 13th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
- ^ "Jaguars' Andrew Wingard: Moves to injured reserve". CBSSports.com. October 12, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ "Jaguars Make Roster Moves and Announce Updates for Tomorrow's Game". Jaguars.com. November 14, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts - January 3rd, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
- ^ Sanchez, Carlos (March 14, 2022). "Jaguars tender Andrew Wingard but should not keep him in starting lineup". Black and Teal. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
- ^ "Andrew Wingard 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "Official: Wingard agrees to terms". Jaguars.com. March 15, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Stites, Adam (October 29, 2023). "Watch: Jaguars celebrate interception vs Steelers with Terrible Towels". Jaguars Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ "Roster Moves: Jacksonville Jaguars Make The Following Roster Moves Hours Before 2024 Roster Deadline". Jaguars.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
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