Joseph Fauria
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Position: TE
Jersey #: 81
Date of Birth: January 16, 1990
Height / Weight: 6'7" / 267 lbs
College: UCLA
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2013 by
First Team: DET (2013)
Last Team: ARZ (2015)
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | DET | 6 | 6 | 12 | 74 | 1 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 15 |
| 2013 | DET | 11 | 18 | 30 | 207 | 7 | 52 | 14 | 0 | 65 |
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Joseph Fauria - NFL Career Overview
Personal Information:- Date of Birth: January 16, 1990
- College: UCLA
Professional Career:
- Detroit Lions (2013-2014):
- Signed as an undrafted free agent in 2013.
- Played primarily as a tight end.
- Notable for his touchdown receptions, including a standout game against the Chicago Bears where he caught 3 touchdowns in a single game.
- Finished his rookie season with 38 receptions for 495 yards and 7 touchdowns.
- Arizona Cardinals (2015):
- Joined the Cardinals in 2015, primarily serving as a depth tight end.
- Played in 7 games during the 2015 season.
Highlights & Accomplishments:
- Known for his size and catching ability, standing at 6'7" and weighing 250 lbs.
- Demonstrated strong red zone capabilities with multiple touchdown receptions.
- Contributed to the Lions’ offensive schemes during his tenure.
Post-NFL:
- After finishing his NFL career, Fauria has been involved in various business and media ventures.
Trivia:
- Joseph Fauria is the nephew of former NFL player Christian Fauria.
- He had a notable presence on social media, engaging with fans during and after his playing career.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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