Joe Kowalewski

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Joe Kowalewski
No. 40
Position:
Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1982-11-15) November 15, 1982 (age 41)
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
College:Syracuse
Undrafted:2006
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:5
Receiving yards:18
Receiving TDs:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Joe Kowalewski (born November 15, 1982) is a former

undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Syracuse
.

Kowalewski has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins.

Early years

Born in Syracuse, New York, Kowalewski attended Solvay High School. In high school, he rushed for 1,114 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior, and excelled on both sides of the ball.[1]

College career

While at Syracuse, Kowalewski moved from defensive end to linebacker prior to the 2002 Spring practice, and to tight end before the beginning of the 2002 season. He totaled 33 receptions for 441 yards and three touchdowns during his collegiate career, while also achieving success academically. He graduated with a degree in retail and consumer studies.[2]

Professional career

New York Jets

Due to injuries, Kowalewski was unable to work out for pro scouts. He went undrafted in the

2006 NFL Draft, but received invitations to try out for both the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins.[3] On the advice of his agent, he signed as an undrafted rookie free agent with New York on May 15, 2006.[1]

After spending the

Kowalewski was waived on April 28, 2008.[6]

Miami Dolphins

Kowalewski signed with the

injured reserve on September 1 and eventually released with an injury settlement.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ a b Joe Kowalewski, archived from the original on November 17, 2006, retrieved August 29, 2007
  2. ^ Rahme, Dave (July 26, 2007), No Quit Joe, The Post-Standard, archived from the original on October 11, 2007, retrieved August 29, 2007
  3. ^ Webb, Donnie (May 1, 2006), Free Agent - Joe Kowalewski, Syracuse.com, archived from the original on June 7, 2011, retrieved August 29, 2007
  4. ^ NFL.com Player Page, retrieved September 10, 2007
  5. ^ Rock, Tom (November 5, 2007), Up 17-3, Jets falter as Redskins run away with 'W', Newsday, archived from the original on December 18, 2007, retrieved November 5, 2007
  6. Daily News, archived from the original
    on May 1, 2008, retrieved April 29, 2008
  7. The Miami Herald, retrieved August 11, 2009[dead link
    ]
  8. on September 13, 2012, retrieved August 29, 2009
  9. ^ Armstrong, kicker among latest Miami cuts, Sports Illustrated, August 29, 2009, retrieved August 29, 2009 [dead link]
  10. ^ "Scout.com: 75 to 53 Players: The Transactions Blog". Archived from the original on September 8, 2009. Retrieved September 5, 2009.

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