Joel Dreessen
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | DEN | 5 | 7 | 9 | 47 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 | DEN | 16 | 41 | 58 | 356 | 5 | 140 | 19 | 0 | 66 |
| 2011 | HOU | 16 | 28 | 39 | 353 | 6 | 149 | 17 | 0 | 71 |
| 2010 | HOU | 15 | 36 | 55 | 518 | 4 | 182 | 24 | 1 | 74 |
| 2009 | HOU | 13 | 26 | 39 | 320 | 1 | 150 | 16 | 0 | 38 |
| 2008 | HOU | 9 | 11 | 11 | 77 | 0 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 2007 | HOU | 4 | 4 | 4 | 55 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
| 2005 | NYJ | 4 | 5 | 5 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Career Summary
Joel Dreessen is a former NFL tight end from Colorado State. He played 120 NFL games and recorded 158 receptions for 1,767 yards and 19 touchdowns with the New York Jets, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos.
Joel Dreessen is a former NFL tight end from Colorado State. He played 120 NFL games and recorded 158 receptions for 1,767 yards and 19 touchdowns with the New York Jets, Houston Texans and Denver Broncos.
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Early Life
Dreessen grew up in Colorado and later returned to the state to play for Denver after his high-school and college football careers there.
Dreessen grew up in Colorado and later returned to the state to play for Denver after his high-school and college football careers there.
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High School
Dreessen attended Fort Morgan High School in Colorado and was part of its 1999 Class 3A state championship team.
Dreessen attended Fort Morgan High School in Colorado and was part of its 1999 Class 3A state championship team.
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College Career
Dreessen played college football at Colorado State, continuing his Colorado football path before beginning his NFL career.
Dreessen played college football at Colorado State, continuing his Colorado football path before beginning his NFL career.
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Path to the NFL
Dreessen began his NFL career with the New York Jets in 2005. After a year away from the league, Houston signed him in January 2007, and he developed into a five-season contributor for the Texans.
Dreessen began his NFL career with the New York Jets in 2005. After a year away from the league, Houston signed him in January 2007, and he developed into a five-season contributor for the Texans.
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NFL Career
Dreessen played 14 games for the Jets in 2005, then five seasons with Houston from 2007 through 2011, followed by two seasons with Denver. His career totals were 120 games, 158 receptions, 1,767 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Dreessen played 14 games for the Jets in 2005, then five seasons with Houston from 2007 through 2011, followed by two seasons with Denver. His career totals were 120 games, 158 receptions, 1,767 yards and 19 touchdowns.
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Career Accomplishments
Dreessen set career highs with 36 receptions and 518 yards for Houston in 2010, then produced six touchdown catches in 2011. With Denver in 2012, he set a career high with 41 receptions and caught five touchdowns.
Dreessen set career highs with 36 receptions and 518 yards for Houston in 2010, then produced six touchdown catches in 2011. With Denver in 2012, he set a career high with 41 receptions and caught five touchdowns.
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Playing Style
Denver used Dreessen heavily in 2012 because of his blocking work, especially in pass protection, while pairing him with Jacob Tamme in flexible tight-end formations.
Denver used Dreessen heavily in 2012 because of his blocking work, especially in pass protection, while pairing him with Jacob Tamme in flexible tight-end formations.
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Legacy
Dreessen was named a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete and became the only Broncos player identified by Denver as having a Colorado prep state title, NFF scholar-athlete recognition, Colorado college football and a Broncos career.
Dreessen was named a National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete and became the only Broncos player identified by Denver as having a Colorado prep state title, NFF scholar-athlete recognition, Colorado college football and a Broncos career.
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Post-Career
Denver released Dreessen with a failed-physical designation in July 2014 after he had undergone multiple left-knee operations. The reviewed official football sources do not provide sufficient verified detail about later activities.
Denver released Dreessen with a failed-physical designation in July 2014 after he had undergone multiple left-knee operations. The reviewed official football sources do not provide sufficient verified detail about later activities.
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20982, 00-0023630, 1982-07-26, Joel Dreessen, Joel, Dreessen
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