John Lovett (tight end)

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John Lovett
Personal information
Born: (1996-04-25) April 25, 1996 (age 27)
Wantagh, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:236 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:DeMatha Catholic
(Hyattsville, Maryland)
College:Princeton
Position:Fullback
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:6
Rushing average:2.0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

John Lovett (born April 25, 1996) is an American football fullback who is a free agent. He played college football at Princeton.

College career[edit]

Lovett played quarterback, running back, and wide receiver during his collegiate career at Princeton University. As a senior, he compiled 1,833 yards, 18 touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing 141 times for 894 yards and 13 touchdowns.[1] Lovett was a two-time Bushnell Cup winner which is awarded to the Ivy League's top offensive player.[2] In 2016, Lovett led the FCS and broke the Princeton single-season rushing touchdowns record with 20. He accounted for 31 touchdowns that season (20 rushing, 10 passing, 1 receiving), which was more than five Ivy League teams scored all season.[1] In 2018, Lovett became Princeton's first two-time first-team All-American since Keith Elias after leading Princeton to its first perfect 10–0 season since 1964. That season, Lovett led Princeton to the highest scoring offense in Ivy League history.[2] Lovett finished his college career with 2,509 yards passing, 1,591 yards rushing and 553 yards receiving.[3] He led Princeton to a 23–4 record in games he started between 2015 and 2018, including a 14–1 mark in its last 15 Ivy League games. He finished his Princeton career as the school's top touchdown scorer accounting for 75 career touchdowns (passing, rushing, receiving). He finished second all-time in program history with 41 career rushing touchdowns.[3]


Professional career[edit]

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 2+1⁄4 in
(1.89 m) 		234 lb
(106 kg) 		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.68 s 1.63 s 2.64 s 4.13 s 6.83 s 32.0 in
(0.81 m)		 10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)
All values from Pro Day[4]

Kansas City Chiefs[edit]

Lovett was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2019, after participating in a rookie mini-camp.[5] He was moved to the halfback and tight end positions during training camp. The Chiefs placed Lovett on season-ending injured reserve on August 27, 2019.[6] Lovett was waived by the Chiefs on July 29, 2020.[7]

Green Bay Packers[edit]

Lovett was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers on July 30, 2020.[8] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[9] and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[10] He was elevated to the active roster for the week 1 game against the Minnesota Vikings and for the week 2 game against the Detroit Lions, and then reverted to the team's practice squad following each game.[11][12] He made his NFL debut on September 13 against the Vikings.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on September 26, 2020.[14] He was placed on injured reserve on November 14, 2020, with a torn ACL.[15] He was waived with a "failed physical" designation on March 12, 2021.[16][17]

Miami Dolphins[edit]

On February 18, 2022, Lovett signed with the Miami Dolphins. He was placed on injured reserve on August 23, 2022.[18]

On August 4, 2023, Lovett was waived/injured by the Miami Dolphins and placed on injured reserve.[19] He was waived with an injury settlement on August 12, 2023.[20]

NFL career statistics[edit]

Regular season[edit]

Year Team Games Receiving Fumbles
G GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD FUM Lost
2020 GB 8 0 3 6 2.0 4 0 0 0
Total 8 0 3 6 2.0 4 0 0 0
Source: NFL.com

References[edit]

  1. ^ Fedotin, Jeff (June 2, 2019). "Former Princeton star present intriguing roster option for chiefs". Forbes. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  2. ^ Johnson, Greg (July 30, 2019). "Packers claim former Princeton star John Lovett off waivers". The Trentonian. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  3. ^ "John Lovett Stats". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  4. ^ "2019 NFL Draft Scout John Lovett College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  5. ^ Taylor, Nate (May 9, 2019). "Meet the Chiefs' latest developmental enterprise: John Lovett, another possible hybrid weapon". The Athletic. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  6. ^ Goldman, Charles (August 27, 2019). "Chiefs make Matt Moore signing official, send TE John Lovett to injured reserve". USA Today. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  7. ^ Western, Evan (July 30, 2020). "Packers claim fullback John Lovett on waivers from Chiefs". AcmePackingCompany.com. SB Nation. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  8. ^ Kruse, Zach (July 30, 2020). "Packers claim H-back John Lovett off waivers from Chiefs". USA Today. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  9. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". packers.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  10. ^ "Packers sign 14 players to practice squad". Green Bay Packers. September 6, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  11. ^ Kruse, Zach (September 12, 2020). "Packers elevate OLB Tipa Galeai, TE John Lovett from practice squad for Week 1". USA Today. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  12. ^ "Packers place WR Equanimeous St. Brown on injured reserve". Packers.com. September 19, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
  13. ^ Huber, Bill (September 19, 2020). "One Day to Kickoff: One Big Lions at Packers Preview". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  14. ^ "Packers announce roster moves and injury update". Packers.com. September 26, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  15. ^ "Packers activate LB Christian Kirksey from injured reserve". Packers.com. November 14, 2020.
  16. ^ "Packers release TE John Lovett". Packers.com. March 12, 2021.
  17. ^ "John Lovett: Waived by Green Bay". CBSSports.com. March 12, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021.
  18. ^ "Dolphins make roster moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 23, 2022.
  19. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 4, 2023.
  20. ^ "John Lovett: Reaches injury settlement". CBSSports.com. August 12, 2023.

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