Ryan Whalen
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CIN | 5 | 7 | 12 | 53 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 | CIN | 3 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Career Summary
Ryan Whalen was a Stanford receiver drafted by Cincinnati in 2011.
Ryan Whalen entered the NFL as Cincinnati's sixth-round selection in 2011 after a productive Stanford career.
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Early Life
Whalen grew up in Alamo, California.
Stanford listed Whalen's hometown as Alamo, California.
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High School
Whalen was an all-state football and basketball player at Monte Vista High School.
Whalen earned all-state recognition in football and basketball as a Monte Vista High School senior.
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College Career
Whalen led Stanford in receiving in consecutive seasons.
Cincinnati reported that Whalen led Stanford in receiving in consecutive years and helped the Cardinal win the Orange Bowl despite an elbow injury as a senior.
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Path to the NFL
Cincinnati selected Whalen 167th overall in 2011.
The Bengals selected Whalen, a Stanford wide receiver, in the sixth round with the 167th overall selection of the 2011 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Whalen entered the NFL with Cincinnati.
Cincinnati signed Whalen, its sixth-round Stanford receiver, in July 2011.
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Career Accomplishments
Whalen was a productive Stanford receiver and academic honoree.
Cincinnati described Whalen as a consecutive-year Stanford receiving leader, a strong blocker, precise route runner and academic All-American.
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Playing Style
Whalen was known for route precision and blocking.
Bengals coverage described Whalen as a strong blocker and precise route runner.
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Legacy
Whalen's Stanford path included succeeding as a walk-on.
Whalen arrived at Stanford without a scholarship and developed into a consecutive-year receiving leader.
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