Parker Hesse Explained

Parker Hesse
Current Team:Detroit Lions
Number:43
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:26 May 1995
Birth Place:La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:261
High School:Waukon
(Waukon, Iowa)
College:Iowa (2014–2018)
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:14
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:132
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:H/HessPa00

Parker Hesse (born May 26, 1995) is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa.

College career

Hesse was a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. He originally practiced as a linebacker during his redshirt year, but was moved to defensive end near the end of the season.[1] He finished his collegiate career with 182 tackles, 14 sacks, 31 tackles for loss and two interceptions in 52 games played.[2]

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Hesse signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2019.[3] He was moved to tight end during the preseason and was waived at the end of training camp. He was resigned by the Titans' practice squad, where he spent the rest of the season.[4] Hesse was waived during final roster cuts before being resigned to the Titans' practice squad again during the 2020 season.[5]

Atlanta Falcons

Hesse was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on May 13, 2021.[6] He was waived on October 9, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on November 18.[8] He was waived on December 6 and re-signed to the practice squad.[9] [10] He was promoted back to the active roster on January 4, 2022.[11]

The Falcons re-signed Hesse on February 23, 2023.[12] He was released on August 29, and re-signed to the practice squad.[13] [14] He did not sign a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.[15]

Detroit Lions

On May 13, 2024, Hesse signed with the Detroit Lions.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Undersized Hesse delivering for Iowa's defensive line. Jay. Cohen. APNews.com. July 24, 2018. November 19, 2021.
  2. Web site: Fighting on the fringe: A day with Parker Hesse and his practical pursuit of the NFL dream. Scott. Dochterman. The Athletic. April 29, 2019. November 19, 2021.
  3. Web site: Christensen . Josh . May 12, 2019 . Former Hawkeye Parker Hesse signs with Tennessee Titans . September 13, 2021 . kcrg.com.
  4. Web site: February 5, 2020 . Waukon native Parker Hesse reflects on his first season in the NFL . November 2, 2023 . Waukon Standard.
  5. Web site: Ledbetter . D. Orlando . September 10, 2021 . Falcons' Parker Hesse activated from reserve/COVID-19 list . November 2, 2023 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  6. Web site: May 13, 2021 . Atlanta Falcons sign Parker Hesse, Sam Jones . November 2, 2023 . Gwinnett Daily Post.
  7. Web site: McElhaney . Tori . October 9, 2021 . Kendall Sheffield activated off injured reserve ahead of Jets game . November 2, 2023 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  8. Web site: McElhaney . Tori . November 18, 2021 . Falcons roster moves: Hayden Hurst to injured reserve, analyzing other gameday moves . November 2, 2023 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  9. Web site: McElhaney . Tori . December 6, 2021 . Falcons roster moves: Making room for Hayden Hurst's possible return, a punter emerges . November 2, 2023 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  10. Web site: Choate . Dave . December 7, 2021 . Falcons add CB Cornell Armstrong, announce practice squad moves . November 2, 2023 . The Falcoholic . SB Nation.
  11. Web site: McElhaney . Tori . January 4, 2022 . Falcons sign tight end Parker Hesse to active roster . November 2, 2023 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  12. Web site: Flick . Daniel . February 23, 2023 . Falcons Free Agency: Atlanta Re-Signs TE Parker Hesse; Kyle Pitts Backup? . November 2, 2023 . Sports Illustrated . en.
  13. Web site: Waack . Terrin . August 29, 2023 . Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2023 . November 2, 2023 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  14. Web site: Bair . Scott . August 30, 2023 . Falcons announce additions to practice squad . November 2, 2023 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  15. Web site: Falcons sign 16 players to reserve/future contracts in 2024 . AtlantaFalcons.com. January 10, 2024. Waack, Terrin.
    1. Lions have signed WR Kaden Davis and TE Parker Hesse.
    . 1789989839401529479. Lions.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Parker Hesse".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.