Quinn Sypniewski

Quinn Brian Sypniewski [sip-New-ski] (born April 14, 1982) is a former American football tight end. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He is a graduate of Johnston, Iowa High School and played college football at Colorado.

Quinn Sypniewski
No. 88
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1982-04-14) April 14, 1982
Granger, Iowa, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
College:Colorado
NFL Draft:2006 / Round: 5 / Pick: 166
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:36
Receiving yards:261
Receiving touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Sypniewski played college football at Colorado. He appeared in 55 games a school career record. He graduated in May 2005 with dual degrees in journalism and history.

Professional career

He was signed to a three-year contract after being drafted by the Ravens in the fifth round (166th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft.[1] In his rookie season, Sypniewski saw action in all 16 games, primarily as a blocker. He finished the year with two catches for 15 yards.

Due to injuries to Todd Heap and Daniel Wilcox, Sypniewski saw more action early in the 2007 season, with six receptions against the Cleveland Browns on September 30, and more against San Francisco on October 7. He finished the season with 34 receptions for 246 yards and one touchdown.[2]

On April 19, 2008, Sypniewski tore his ACL and suffered minor damage to other ligaments during an offseason workout. The injury occurred when he bumped into teammate Antwan Barnes, causing him to plant his leg awkwardly on the floor. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on July 18.

Sypniewski was waived on February 17, 2010 after failing to pass a physical.[3]

Personal life

Sypniewski is married the former Mia Whiting in July 2006. The couple has a daughter, Keira, and a son, Kolt. Sypniewski’s father, George Sypniewski died on January 29, 2019, after a two and a half month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, with his family by his side[4]

References
  1. "2006 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  2. "Quinn Sypniewski (TE) Stats, News, Rumors, Bio, Video - Baltimore Ravens". Yahoo Sports.
  3. http://blogs.baltimoreravens.com/?p=3781
  4. "Baltimore Ravens bio".
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