Garrett Celek

Garrett Celek
No. 88  San Francisco 49ers
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Date of birth: May 29, 1988
Place of birth: Cincinnati, Ohio
Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight: 252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school: Cincinnati (OH) La Salle
College: Michigan State
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
Roster status: Injured Reserved
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2014
Receptions: 8
Receiving yards: 142
Receiving TD's: 0
Stats at NFL.com

Garrett Bartholomew Celek[1] (born May 29, 1988) is an American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State. Celek signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2012.

Early years

He attended La Salle High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was selected to the PrepStar's All-Midwest Team.[2]

College career

In his freshman year, he played in 12 games, notching 6 receptions, 50 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown. On September 20, 2008, he caught 2 receptions for 15 yards against Notre Dame to help Michigan State win the game 23-7.[3]

In his sophomore year, he played in 10 games and he recorded 3 receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown. On October 10, 2009, he had 2 receptions for 20 yards against Illinois, leading to a 24-14 Michigan State victory.[4]

In his junior year, he played in the first two games on the season, with his September 11, 2010 performance against Florida Atlantic netting his season total of 2 receptions and 17 receiving yards against as Michigan State won 30-17.[5]

In his senior year, he played in 14 games and recorded 3 receptions, 35 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.[2] On September 10, 2011, he had one reception for 8 yards and a touchdown against Florida Atlantic as Michigan State won 44-0.[6]

He played four seasons at Michigan State. He played in 38 games, including 12 starts. He recorded 14 receptions, 135 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns during his tenure.[2]

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

On May 4, 2012, Celek signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent.[7] On September 1, 2012, he earned a spot on the 53-man roster. [8] On October 7, 2012, he made his first career reception against the Buffalo Bills after making his debut against the New York Jets the previous week.[9]

During the 2014 season, Celek was placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury during a week 15 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. [10]

On March 12th, 2015, Celek signed a 1 year extension with the 49ers.

Personal life

He is the younger brother of Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "ESPN Profile". ESPN.com.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Garrett Celek's Michigan State profile". msuspartans.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Notre Dame 7, Michigan State 23 Box Score". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  4. ↑ "Michigan State 24, Illinois 14 Box Score". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  5. ↑ "Florida Atlantic 17, Michigan State 30 Box Score". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  6. ↑ "Florida Atlantic 0, (17) Michigan State 44 Box Score". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
  7. ↑ "49ers Announce Undrafted Free Agents". 49ers.com. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
  8. ↑ "San Francisco 49ers: 53-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
  9. ↑ "Garrett Celek gains confidence with each snap". http://nbcbayarea.csnbayarea.com''. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  10. ↑ Staff, 49ers. "49ers Sign RB Phillip Tanner, Place TE Garrett Celek on IR". Retrieved 17 December 2014.

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