Eli Wolf Explained

Eli Wolf
Number:85, 46
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:11 March 1997
Birth Place:Minster, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:238
High School:Minster
(Minster, Ohio)
College:Tennessee (2015–2018)
Georgia (2019)
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Pfr:W/WolfEl00

Elijah Jackson Wolf (born March 11, 1997) is a former American football tight end who played in the National Football League. Wolf played college football at Georgia and Tennessee. Wolf played for the Baltimore Ravens, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, and Washington Commanders.

High school

Wolf attended Minster High School in Minster, Ohio. While at Minster High school, Wolf originally was a wide receiver, but later made the change to his current tight end position.[1]

Wolf caught the winning touchdown of the state championship game in his senior year of high school.[2]

College career

After finishing his high school career, Wolf first committed to Eastern Michigan University. However, after a friend was killed, Wolf later decommitted from Eastern Michigan and decided to join his brother Ethan Wolf at Tennessee, where Eli was a walk-on.[3] While at Tennessee, Wolf only had 8 receptions for 86 yards and 1 touchdown in 3 years. This was due in part to the fact that Tennessee had a different offensive coordinator in each of his three years there. After his Junior year, Wolf decided to enter the transfer portal and transferred to the Georgia Bulldogs. At Georgia, Wolf had 13 receptions for 194 yards, which in one year was more than he amassed at Tennessee in 3 years, and 1 touchdown.[4] After the 2019 college football season, Wolf declared for the NFL Draft.[5]

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Wolf signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft on May 5, 2020.[6] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[7] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[8] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on November 3, 2020,[9] and restored to the practice squad on December 10.[10] On January 18, 2021, Wolf signed a reserve/futures contract with the Ravens.[11] He was waived on August 16, 2021.[12]

Indianapolis Colts

On October 26, 2021, Wolf was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2022.[14] He was waived on May 10, 2022.[15]

Green Bay Packers

On May 12, 2022, Wolf was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers.[16] He was released on July 22, 2022.[17]

Washington Commanders

On August 7, 2022, Wolf signed with the Washington Commanders.[18] He was placed on injured reserve on August 22, 2022.[19]

Wolf announced his retirement on March 19, 2023.[20]

Further reading

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rowe . Jake . August 15, 2019 . Eli Wolf wants to 'be held to a high standard' at Georgia . January 4, 2021 . Dawgs247.
  2. Web site: Toppmeyer . Blake . November 23, 2017 . UT Vols' Ethan Wolf, Eli Wolf prepare for last game together . January 15, 2024 . Knoxville News Sentinel . en-US.
  3. Web site: Eli Wolf Timeline Events. 247sports.com. January 4, 2021.
  4. Web site: Eli Wolf 2019 Game Log . January 15, 2024 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: April 18, 2020 . Wolf getting ready for NFL Draft . January 15, 2024 . The Daily Standard.
  6. Web site: Valente . Tom . May 5, 2020 . Press Release: Ravens Sign Draft Pick Washington, Six Rookie Free Agents . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20200804055919/https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/press-release-ravens-sign-draft-pick-washington-six-rookie-free-agents . August 4, 2020 . January 26, 2021 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  7. Web site: Mink . Ryan . September 5, 2020 . Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster Is Set . January 26, 2021 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  8. Web site: Brown . Clifton . September 6, 2020 . Ravens Announce 16-Man Practice Squad . January 26, 2021 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  9. Web site: November 3, 2020 . Eli Wolf: Dealing with injury . January 26, 2021 . CBSSports.com.
  10. jeffzrebeic . Zrebeic, Jeff . TE Eli Wolf returned to practice today after he was activated from practice squad Injured list. Ravens also got a roster exemption until Saturday for Willie Snead IV. . 1337165501684981760 . December 10, 2020 . January 26, 2021.
  11. Web site: Mink . Ryan . January 18, 2021 . Ravens Sign 11 Players to Reserve/Future Deals, Waive Four Veterans . January 14, 2024 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  12. Web site: Brown . Clifton . August 16, 2021 . Ravens Make Five Roster Moves Ahead of Deadline . January 14, 2024 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  13. Web site: October 26, 2021 . Colts Sign S Jahleel Addae, TE Eli Wolf To Practice Squad, Release G Zack Bailey From Practice Squad . January 14, 2024 . Colts.com.
  14. Web site: January 10, 2022 . Colts Sign 14 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts . January 14, 2024 . Colts.com.
  15. Web site: Stankevitz . JJ . May 10, 2022 . Colts Sign T Dennis Kelly; Release LB Malik Jefferson, T Shon Coleman; Waive TE Farrod Green, TE Eli Wolf . January 14, 2024 . Colts.com.
  16. Web site: Western . Evan . May 11, 2022 . Packers claim TE Eli Wolf on waivers from Indianapolis Colts . January 15, 2024 . Acme Packing Company . en.
  17. Web site: Packers release TE Eli Wolf . packers.com . July 22, 2022 . July 22, 2022.
  18. Web site: Selby . Zach . August 7, 2022 . Commanders sign LB Nathan Gerry, S Steven Parker, TE Eli Wolf amid multiple roster moves . January 14, 2024 . Commanders.com.
  19. Web site: Selby . Zach . August 22, 2022 . Commanders activate TE Logan Thomas off PUP list amid multiple roster moves . January 14, 2024 . Commanders.com.
  20. Web site: March 19, 2023 . Eli Wolf: Announces retirement . March 19, 2023 . CBSSports.com . en.

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