Jake Julien
No. 9 Edmonton Elks | |
Born: | Barrie, Ontario, Canada | November 10, 1998
---|---|
Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Punter |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 217 lb (98 kg) |
College | Eastern Michigan |
High school | Barrie North Collegiate (ON) |
CFL draft | 2021, Round: 4, Pick: 31 |
Drafted by | Ottawa Redblacks |
Career history | |
As player | |
2022* | New England Patriots |
2023* | Ottawa Redblacks |
2023–present | Edmonton Elks |
Career stats | |
Jacob Christopher Julien (born November 10, 1998) is a Canadian professional football punter for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Eastern Michigan and has also been a member of the New England Patriots and Ottawa Redblacks.
Early years
Julien was born on November 10, 1998, in
College career
During his final year of high school, Julien intended on accepting an offer to play U Sports football for the York Lions.[3] He then got an offer to play as a walk-on for the Eastern Michigan Eagles in the NCAA's Division I FBS, which he accepted.[3] He saw immediate playing time as a true freshman in 2017, appearing in nine games while punting 33 times for 1,407 yards.[4] The following year, he was named second-team All-Mid-American Conference (MAC) after punting 71 times for 3,078 yards.[4] He was a nominee for the Ray Guy Award for best punter nationally and additionally was named the MAC Special Teams Player of the Week five times, the all-time single-season record for the Eagles.[5]
In 2019, Julien again earned second-team All-MAC honors.
Professional career
After going unselected in the
Julien was signed by the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL), who had drafted him in 2021, on May 11, 2023.[16] He was released at the final roster cutdowns on June 3.[17] After being released by Ottawa, he was signed by the Edmonton Elks to be their starting punter.[18][19]
References
- ^ "Jake Julien". Canadian Football League.
- ^ Gibson, Shawn (July 4, 2021). "Drafted into the CFL, Barrie's Jake Julien plans to kick until his 'leg falls off'". Collingwood Today.
- ^ a b c d e Pereira, Gene (October 28, 2020). "Barrie's Jake Julien ready to soar again with NCAA's Eastern Michigan Eagles". Barrie Today.
- ^ a b c d e "Jake Julien". Eastern Michigan Eagles.
- ^ a b c McQueary, Blake (October 5, 2021). "Jake Julien shares accomplishments as a football player for Eastern Michigan University". The Eastern Echo.
- ^ Jimenez, James H. (May 5, 2021). "Three former MAC players selected in 2021 Canadian Football League Draft". HustleBelt.com.
- ^ Spiegel, Jackie (May 4, 2021). "CFL Draft picks 2021: Complete results, list of selections for Rounds 1-6". The Sporting News.
- ^ Buchmasser, Bernd (June 8, 2022). "Patriots 2022 roster breakdown: Jake Julien is challenging the established order at punter". PatsPulpit.com.
- ^ a b "Monday's NFL: Patriots sign undrafted punter Jake Julien of Eastern Michigan". The Detroit News. Associated Press. May 9, 2022.
- ^ Ralph, Dan (April 5, 2022). "Canadian punter Julien feels time at Eastern Michigan has prepared him for the NFL". Toronto Star. The Canadian Press.
- ^ "EMU Punter Jake Julien Signs with New England Patriots". Eastern Michigan Eagles. April 30, 2022.
- ^ Hurwitz, Ethan (August 9, 2022). "Despite New Contract, Can Patriots Veteran Lose Punting Job To Rookie?". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ "New England Patriots release Canadian punter Jake Julien". 3DownNation.com. August 16, 2022.
- ^ B, John (September 13, 2022). "Jets Sign Ty Long to Practice Squad After Working Four Punters Out". GangGreenNation.com.
- ^ Buchmasser, Bernd (October 27, 2022). "Old friend Jake Julien among 4 free agent punters reportedly set to visit Patriots". PatsPulpit.com.
- ^ "Ottawa Redblacks sign five players, including 2021 CFL Draft pick punter Jake Julien". 3DownNation.com. May 11, 2023.
- ^ "Redblacks release 21 as part of final roster cuts, including Canadian punter Jake Julien". 3DownNation.com. June 3, 2023.
- ^ "Elks sign Canadian punter Jake Julien, release American DL Christian Rector". 3DownNation.com. June 3, 2023.
- ^ Campbell, Dave (June 9, 2023). "Edmonton Elks' young secondary will be tested early and often in home-opener". Global News.