Luke Wypler Explained

Luke Wypler
Current Team:Cleveland Browns
Number:56
Position:Center
Birth Date:3 May 2001
Birth Place:Englewood, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:303
High School:Saint Joseph Regional (Montvale)
College:Ohio State (2020–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:6
Draftpick:190
Pastteams:
Status:Injured reserve
Highlights:
  • Third-team All-Big Ten (2022)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games started
Statvalue1:5
Statlabel2:Games played
Statvalue2:1
Pfr:WyplLu00

Luke Wypler (; born May 3, 2001) is an American professional football center for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State.

Early life

Wypler was born on May 3, 2001, in Englewood, New Jersey.[1] He grew up in Dunellen, New Jersey, and attended Saint Joseph Regional High School.[2] Wypler committed to play college football for the Buckeyes at Ohio State University.[3]

College career

Wypler played in one game during his true freshman season at Ohio State before redshirting the season.[4] He was named the Buckeyes starting center entering his redshirt freshman season.[5] [6] Wypler started 13 games and an honorable mention on the 2021 All-Big Ten team.[7] He was named third-team All-Big Ten as a redshirt sophomore.[8]

Professional career

Wypler was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round, 190th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.[9] As a rookie, he appeared in five games and started one in the 2023 season.[10]

On August 10, 2024, Wypler suffered an ankle injury during Cleveland's first preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. Following the game, head coach Kevin Stefanski announced that Wypler would be undergoing surgery to address the injury.[11] He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on August 27.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brugler . Dane . The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide . subscription . April 10, 2022 . . 153 . PDF.
  2. Web site: Mattura . Greg . October 9, 2019 . Luke Wypler named All-American for St. Joseph; injury notes for Bergen Catholic game . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220925064100/https://eu.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2019/10/09/nj-football-luke-wypler-named-all-american-st-joseph-audric-estime-jordan-morant-injuries/3903048002/ . September 25, 2022 . June 7, 2023 . northjersey.com . 'Being around St. Joseph my whole life, this school has done so much for me,' said Wypler, 18, a resident of Ho-Ho-Kus..
  3. Web site: Wasserman . Ari . July 7, 2018 . Luke Wypler commits to Ohio State, joining a 2020 class that could give Urban Meyer his first recruiting crown . December 29, 2022 . The Athletic.
  4. Web site: Baird . Nathan . September 2, 2021 . Ohio State football's Luke Wypler poised for first career start due to Harry Miller's absence . December 29, 2022 . Cleveland.com.
  5. Web site: Baird . Nathan . September 9, 2021 . How Ohio State football's Luke Wypler handled his first start, and how he's preparing for more . December 29, 2022 . Cleveland.com.
  6. Web site: Rabinowitz . Bill . September 23, 2022 . Ohio State football: Center Luke Wypler lives life with no regrets . December 29, 2022 . The Columbus Dispatch.
  7. Web site: Schmidt . Lori . December 29, 2021 . Luke Wypler: Meet Ohio State football center, traveler, skydiver . December 29, 2022 . The Columbus Dispatch.
  8. Web site: Biddle . Dave . November 30, 2022 . 11 Buckeyes make All-Big Ten Offensive Team, including 4 first-team selections . December 29, 2022 . 247Sports.com.
  9. Web site: Poisal . Anthony . April 29, 2023 . Browns select C Luke Wypler with No. 190 pick in 2023 NFL Draft . July 8, 2023 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  10. Web site: Luke Wypler 2023 Game Log . 2024-07-21 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  11. Web site: Kinnan . Cory . Browns C Luke Wypler to have surgery on injured ankle . Browns Wire. USA Today . 2024-08-10 . 2024-09-05.
  12. Web site: Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2024 season. Russo, Kelsey. ClevelandBrowns.com. August 27, 2024.

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