Jake Kumerow
| No. 16 – Green Bay Packers | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 17, 1992 Bartlett, Illinois |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | South Elgin (South Elgin, Illinois) |
| College: | Wisconsin–Whitewater |
| Undrafted: | 2015 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Injured reserve |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jake Kumerow (born February 17, 1992) is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played college football at Wisconsin–Whitewater after transferring from Illinois.
Professional career
| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | Wonderlic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 4+1⁄2 | 209 lb (95 kg) |
4.54 s | 1.62 s | 2.60 s | 4.26 s | 6.90 s | 31 in (0.79 m) |
9 ft 5 in (2.87 m) |
15 reps | 22[1] | ||
| All values are from Pro Day[2] | ||||||||||||
Cincinnati Bengals
Kumerow signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2015.[3] He was released on September 5, 2015, and was signed to the practice squad the next day, where he spent his entire rookie season.[4][5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bengals on January 11, 2016.[6]
Kumerow was released by the Bengals on September 3, 2016, and was signed to the practice squad during the next day.[7][8] He was promoted to the active roster on December 27, 2016.[9]
On August 9, 2017, Kumerow was waived/injured by the Bengals after suffering an ankle injury and was placed on injured reserve.[10] He was released on September 22, 2017 with an injury settlement.
New England Patriots
On October 26, 2017, Kumerow was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.[11] He was released on November 9, 2017.[12]
Green Bay Packers
On December 26, 2017, Kumerow was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Packers on January 2, 2018.[14]
On September 3, 2018, Kumerow was placed on injured reserve.[15]
Personal life
Kumerow is the son of former Miami Dolphins first round pick Eric Kumerow. He is also the cousin of current Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa and Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa. His older sister was a notable basketball player at their alma mater, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; and their youngest brother, Derek, is currently enrolled at and will play football for Whitewater.
References
- ^ McGinn, Bob (April 18, 2015). "State NFL draft prospects at a glance". JSOnline.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Jake Kumerow - Wisconsin-Whitewater, WR : 2015 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". DraftScout.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Marcum, Jason; Toback, Rebecca (May 8, 2015). "Bengals announce undrafted free agents signed". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ^ Toback, Rebecca (September 5, 2015). "Bengals roster cuts: Bengals 53-man roster 2015". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ^ Kirkendall, Josh (September 6, 2015). "Cincinnati Bengals 2015 practice squad announced". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ^ Marcum, Jason (January 11, 2016). "Jeff Luc among 5 Bengals signed to future contracts". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ^ Toback, Rebecca (September 3, 2016). "Bengals Roster 2016: Cincinnati's 53-man roster is set". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ^ Marcum, Jason (September 4, 2016). "Bengals 2016 practice squad: 9 players make initial practice squad". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ^ Toback, Rebecca (December 27, 2016). "Bengals sign two practice squad players to 53-man roster". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ^ Toback, Rebecca (August 9, 2017). "Bengals sign new punter; waive WR Jake Kumerow". CincyJungle.com.
- ^ "Patriots sign WR Jake Kumerow to the practice squad; Release DL Mike Purcell from the practice squad". Patriots.com. October 26, 2017.
- ^ "Patriots Claim TE Martellus Bennett Off Waivers from Green Bay; Release DL Geneo Grissom; Make Changes to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. November 9, 2017.
- ^ "Packers place T Jason Spriggs on IR, sign TE Emanuel Byrd". Packers.com. December 26, 2017.
- ^ "Packers sign five free agents". Packers.com. January 2, 2018.
- ^ "Packers sign LB Toomer, place WR Kumerow on IR". Packers.com. September 3, 2018.