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Jylan Ware

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Jylan Ware
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Ware with the Oakland Raiders in 2018
No. 69
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1993-10-16) October 16, 1993 (age 31)
Valley, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:317 lb (144 kg)
Career information
High school:Valley
College:Alabama State
NFL draft:2017 / round: 7 / pick: 231
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jylan Ware (born October 16, 1993) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at Alabama State, and was drafted in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders.

College career

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Playing at Alabama State University, Ware started for three years.[1] His main tools in college were above-average athleticism and good hands.[2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 7+12 in
(2.02 m)
317 lb
(144 kg)
33+12 in
(0.85 m)
9+34 in
(0.25 m)
4.99 s 1.73 s 2.94 s 4.70 s 7.96 s 29.0 in
(0.74 m)
9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)
All values from Pro Day[3]

Oakland Raiders

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Ware was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round, 231st overall, in the 2017 NFL draft.[4]

On September 1, 2018, Ware was waived by the Raiders.[5]

New York Giants

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On October 2, 2018, Ware was signed to the practice squad of the New York Giants.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 2, 2019.[7] He was waived on April 30, 2019.[8]

Washington Redskins

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Ware signed with Washington Redskins on May 28, 2019, but was waived two days later.[9][10]

Personal life

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Ware had offers to play basketball in college but instead decided to play football.[11] He earned his bachelor's degree in rehabilitation services from Alabama State.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Raiders receive B grade from CBS for Jylan Ware pick". Raiders Wire. April 29, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  2. ^ Miller, Matt. "Jylan Ware NFL Draft 2017: Scouting Report for Oakland Raiders' Pick". Bleacher Report. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  3. ^ "2017 NFL Draft Scout Jylan Ware College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  4. ^ "Oakland Raider Select Jylan Ware In Seventh Round Of 2017 NFL Draft". Raiders.com. April 29, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
  5. ^ "Oakland Raiders announce roster transactions - 9.1.18". Raiders.com. September 1, 2018.
  6. ^ "Giants sign OT Jylan Ware to practice squad". Giants Wire. USA Today. October 2, 2018.
  7. ^ Eisen, Michael (January 2, 2019). "Giants sign nine players to Reserve/Future contracts". Giants.com.
  8. ^ Bouda, Nate (May 1, 2019). "Giants Waive OT Jylan Ware".
  9. ^ "Redskins Sign Tackles Brian Wallace, Jylan Ware". Redskins.com. May 28, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2019.
  10. ^ "Redskins Waive OT Jylan Ware". Redskins.com. May 30, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  11. ^ "Five Things To Know About Offensive Tackle Jylan Ware". Raiders.com. April 29, 2017. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
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