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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||
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| Born: | (1971-12-31)December 31, 1971 (age 53) East Meadowbrook, New York, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Phillips Exeter Academy | ||||||
| College: | Wesleyan | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1994 | ||||||
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Jeffrey Scott Wilner (December 31, 1971) is a formertight end in theNational Football League (NFL).
Wilner was born on December 31, 1971, in East Meadowbrook, New York.[2]
He graduated fromPhillips Exeter Academy and played college football atWesleyan University where he was teammates with future NFL coachEric Mangini. Wilner was the first graduate of the university to play in the NFL.
In 1990, as a freshman, Wilner recorded four receptions for 27 yards and one touchdown while playing tight end for coachKevin Spencer.
After spending his sophomore year playing offensive tackle, Wilner returned to tight end for his junior season, recording 12 receptions for 163 yards and one touchdown.
As a senior, Wilner recorded 28 receptions for 245 yards and three touchdowns at tight end. Additionally, he recorded three blocked PAT attempts and one blocked punt, which he returned 50 yards for a touchdown.
Wilner was signed as an undrafted free agent by theGreen Bay Packers in 1994.[3] As a rookie, Wilner played in 11 games and started one. Filling in for injured starterMark Chmura, he finished the season with five receptions for 31 yards and no touchdowns.[4]
Wilner began his sophomore campaign with the Packers, but was subsequently traded to theDenver Broncos. While in Denver, he did not see any playing time during a regular season game. After being released by the Broncos, he was later drafted by theBarcelona Dragons of theWorld League of American Football (WLAF), but was unable to play due to injury.