Jylan Ware
Jylan Ware (born October 16, 1993) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Alabama State, and was drafted in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.
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Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||
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Born: | Valley, Alabama | October 16, 1993||||||
Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 317 lb (144 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Valley (Valley, Alabama) | ||||||
College: | Alabama State | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 2017 / Round: 7 / Pick: 231 | ||||||
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College career
Playing at Alabama State University, Ware started for three years.[1] His main tools in college were above-average athleticism and good hands.[2]
Professional career
Oakland Raiders
Ware was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round, 231st overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft.[3]
On September 1, 2018, Ware was waived by the Raiders.[4]
New York Giants
On October 2, 2018, Ware was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.[5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 2, 2019.[6] He was waived on April 30, 2019.[7]
Washington Redskins
Ware signed with Washington Redskins on May 28, 2019, but was waived two days later.[8][9]
Personal life
Ware had offers to play basketball in college but instead decided to play football.[10] He earned his bachelor's degree in rehabilitation services from Alabama State.
References
- "Raiders receive B grade from CBS for Jylan Ware pick". Raiders Wire. April 29, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
- Miller, Matt. "Jylan Ware NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Oakland Raiders' Pick". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
- "Oakland Raider Select Jylan Ware In Seventh Round Of 2017 NFL Draft". Raiders.com. April 29, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
- "Oakland Raiders announce roster transactions - 9.1.18". Raiders.com. September 1, 2018.
- "Giants sign OT Jylan Ware to practice squad". Giants Wire. USA Today. October 2, 2018.
- Eisen, Michael (January 2, 2019). "Giants sign nine players to Reserve/Future contracts". Giants.com.
- Bouda, Nate (May 1, 2019). "Giants Waive OT Jylan Ware".
- "Redskins Sign Tackles Brian Wallace, Jylan Ware". Redskins.com. May 28, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
- "Redskins Waive OT Jylan Ware". Redskins.com. May 30, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
- "Five Things To Know About Offensive Tackle Jylan Ware". Retrieved May 1, 2017.