Jeb Putzier

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Seattle Seahawks
currentnumber=88
currentposition=Tight end
birthdate=birth date and age|1979|1|20
birthplace=Eagle, Idaho
heightft=6
heightin=4
weight=256
debutyear=2002
debutteam=Denver Broncos
college=Boise State
draftyear=2002
draftround=6
draftpick=191
nickname=The Puzzler
pastteams=
* Denver Broncos (2002-2005)
* Houston Texans (2006-2007)
* Seattle Seahawks (2008-present)
status=Active
nfl=PUT553720

Jebediah Lee Putzier (born January 20, 1979 in Eagle, Idaho) is an American football tight end for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Boise State.

Putzier has also played for the Houston Texans in his career.

Putzier was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an unrestricted free agent in 2008. He will compete against Will Heller and John Carlson for playing time.

Putzier also is part-owner of a maternity and baby clothes store in Denver, Colorado.

Putzier is well known for being on the receiving end of some of the most ferocious hits in NFL history.

Early years

Putzier attended Eagle High School in his hometown Eagle, Idaho. He also lettered in Basketball. Putzier made two free throws to win the district championship game against Eagle High's rivals, Centennial High.

College career

Putzier attended Boise State University and was an English Major and a letterman in football. In football, he finished his college career with 128 receptions for 2050 yards(16.01 yards per reception avg.) and 19 touchdowns. As a senior, he played tight end and was a first team All Western Athletic Conference selection. In Boise State University's 41-10 victory against Tulsa University that year, he caught 8 passes for 164 yards and three touchdowns. As a junior, he played wide receiver, and was an All-big West Conference Honorable Mention selection and finished the season with 39 receptions for 514 yards (13.18 yards per reception avg.) and two touchdowns. As a sophomore, he played wide receiver and was a second team All-Big West Conference selection.