Joel Dreessen Explained

Joel Dreessen
Number:83, 85, 81
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:26 July 1982
Birth Place:Ida Grove, Iowa, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:245
College:Colorado State (2000–2004)
Draftyear:2005
Draftround:6
Draftpick:198
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:158
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:1,767
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:19
Pfr:DreeJo00

Joel Clifford Dreessen[1] (born July 26, 1982) is a former American football tight end. He was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football at Colorado State. Dreessen also played for the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos.

Early years

Dreessen was born in Ida Grove, Iowa,[2] and graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 2000.[3] [4] In 1999, Fort Morgan was the Colorado 3A State champions. Dreessen was also a member of the all-state team in Colorado that year.

Dreessen attended Colorado State University. He earned first-team all-conference honors in 2002 and 2004, second-team all-conference in 2003 and was a participant in the 2004 Senior Bowl.[5] He was inducted into the Colorado State University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2021.[6]

Professional career

New York Jets

Dreessen was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft.[7] As a rookie, Dreessen appeared in 14 games and had five receptions for 41 yards.[8] He was later cut by the Jets and spent the 2006 season out of football.[9]

Houston Texans

The Texans signed Dreessen to help with rising injuries on the team.[10] On October 28, 2007, Joel Dreessen caught his first NFL touchdown pass, a 28-yard reception in the fourth quarter from quarterback Sage Rosenfels against the San Diego Chargers at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium. It was Houston's only touchdown in a 35–10 loss.[11] Dreessen had four receptions for 55 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in 13 games on the season.[12]

In the 2008 season, Dreessen finished with 11 receptions for 77 receiving yards in 16 games and three starts.[13]

Dreessen re-signed with the Texans in 2009 for a reported three-year, $3.6 million deal.[14]

Near the end of the 2009 season, Dreessen had become the starter at tight end due to the injury of Owen Daniels. Dreessen caught the first touchdown pass in the Texans' last game against the New England Patriots from Matt Schaub.[15] He finished the 2009 season with 26 receptions for 320 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in 16 games and 11 starts.[16]

In Week 11 of the 2010 season, Dreessen had four receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown against the New York Jets.[17] In the 2010 season, Dreessen finished with 36 receptions for 518 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.[18]

In Week 5 of the 2011 season, Dreessen had five receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders.[19] In the 2011 season, Dreessen finished with 28 receptions for 353 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.[20]

Denver Broncos

Dreessen signed with the Denver Broncos on March 23, 2012, for three years and $8.5 million.[21] [22] In 2012, he caught 41 receptions for 356 yards as well as five touchdowns while playing in 16 games with 15 starts.[23] Dreesen played in 13 games in the 2013 season, recording seven catches for 47 receiving yards and one touchdown.[24]

Dreessen was released by the Broncos on July 22, 2014, after a failed physical.[25]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesReceiving
GP GS TgtRec Yds Avg Lng TD
NYJ14 0 10 5 41 8.2 17 0
HOU13 0 6 4 55 13.8 28 2
HOU16 3 17 11 77 7.0 13 0
HOU16 11 39 26 320 12.3 25 1
HOU16 10 55 36 518 14.4 43 4
HOU16 10 39 28 353 12.6 56 6
DEN16 15 58 41 356 8.7 30 5
DEN13 0 9 7 47 6.7 14 1
120 49 233 158 1,767 11.2 56 19

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesReceiving
GP GS TgtRec Yds Avg Lng TD
HOU2 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
DEN1 1 8 6 46 7.7 11 0
3 1 9 6 46 7.7 11 0

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joel Dreessen Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221008074102/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00.htm . October 8, 2022 . May 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. Web site: March 23, 2012 . Broncos Add Dreessen . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220625233702/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-add-dreessen-7090849 . June 25, 2022 . May 8, 2023 . DenverBroncos.com.
  3. Web site: Joel Dreessen, Fort Morgan, Tight End . May 8, 2023 . 247Sports . en-US.
  4. Web site: Swennes . Byallie . Hamilton . Byargus . Horner . Byiva Kay . York . Bryon . La Porte . John . February 24, 2012 . NFL player and Fort Morgan alum Joel Dreessen visits Fort Morgan Middle School . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180523053618/http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/ci_20036832 . May 23, 2018 . May 8, 2023 . The Fort Morgan Times . en-US.
  5. Web site: Joel Dreessen, Colorado State Athletics Hall of Fame . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211210041514/https://csurams.com/honors/colorado-state-athletics-hall-of-fame/joel-dreessen/185 . December 10, 2021 . December 9, 2021 . Colorado State Athletics.
  6. Web site: July 27, 2021 . Joel Dreessen Moved To Tears With Colorado State Hall Of Fame Nod . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221225195315/https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/joel-dreessen-moved-tears-colorado-state-hall-fame-nod/ . December 25, 2022 . May 8, 2023 . CBS News . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2005 NFL Draft Listing . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20150905090453/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2005/draft.htm . September 5, 2015 . May 7, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  8. Web site: Joel Dreessen 2005 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081836/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2005/ . November 25, 2020 . May 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  9. Web site: April 20, 2012 . Dreessen counts childhood hero Elway as his boss . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220522211912/https://www.nfl.com/news/dreessen-counts-childhood-hero-elway-as-his-boss-09000d5d82878688 . May 22, 2022 . May 8, 2023 . NFL.com . en-US.
  10. Web site: September 25, 2007 . Texans sign former CSU stars . May 8, 2023 . The Denver Post . en-US . Associated Press.
  11. Web site: Houston Texans at San Diego Chargers – October 28th, 2007 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230406003936/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710280sdg.htm . April 6, 2023 . May 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  12. Web site: Joel Dreessen 2007 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081838/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2007/ . November 25, 2020 . May 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  13. Web site: Joel Dreessen 2008 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081840/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2008/ . November 25, 2020 . May 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  14. Web site: February 28, 2009 . Texans sign DE Smith; re-sign four others . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230209025016/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-sign-de-smith-re-sign-four-others-2674744 . February 9, 2023 . May 8, 2023 . HoustonTexans.com . en-US.
  15. Web site: New England Patriots at Houston Texans – January 3rd, 2010 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171226094855/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201001030htx.htm . December 26, 2017 . May 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  16. Web site: Joel Dreessen 2009 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081842/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2009/ . November 25, 2020 . May 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  17. Web site: Houston Texans at New York Jets – November 21st, 2010 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20200518072847/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201011210nyj.htm . May 18, 2020 . May 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  18. Web site: Joel Dreessen 2010 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081844/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2010/ . November 25, 2020 . May 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  19. Web site: Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans – October 9th, 2011 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201005203803/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110090htx.htm . October 5, 2020 . May 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  20. Web site: Joel Dreessen 2011 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081846/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2011/ . November 25, 2020 . May 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  21. Web site: Schefter . Adam . March 23, 2012 . Broncos add TE targets in Tamme, Dreessen . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180613014923/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7727827/denver-broncos-add-tight-end-targets-jacob-tamme-joel-dreessen . June 13, 2018 . May 8, 2023 . ESPN.com . en . Associated Press.
  22. Web site: May 15, 2012 . Joel Dreessen Thinks Playing For The Broncos Will Take Him To Next Level . May 8, 2023 . CBS News . en-US.
  23. Web site: Joel Dreessen 2012 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081849/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2012/ . November 25, 2020 . May 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  24. Web site: Joel Dreessen 2013 Game Log . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081851/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2013/ . November 25, 2020 . May 8, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  25. Web site: Dill . Andrew . July 22, 2014 . Denver Broncos Release Tight End Joel Dreessen . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20180613040753/https://milehighmaniac.com/2014/07/22/denver-broncos-release-tight-end-joel-dreessen/ . June 13, 2018 . May 8, 2023 . Mile High Maniac . en-US.