Jake Lampman (born June 11, 1993) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Ferris State. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent after the 2016 NFL Draft.

Jake Lampman
Personal information
Born: (1993-06-11) June 11, 1993 (age 30)
East Lansing, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Haslett
(Haslett, Michigan)
College:Ferris State
Position:Wide receiver
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

High school career edit

Lampman attended Haslett High School where he earned three letters in football. He was a two-year starter, where as a junior, he earned All-conference honorable mention in 2009. He was also an All-Capital Area Gold Conference selection. Aside from football, he also competed in both track & field and basketball.[1]

College career edit

Lampman then attended Ferris State University.

As a freshman in 2011, he appeared in 11 games. He recorded six receptions for 114 yards and one touchdown. As a sophomore in 2012, he appeared in 11 games with 10 starts. He recorded 43 receptions for 717 yards and seven touchdowns. He also rushed the ball 10 times for 66 yards. He ranked third on the team in total scoring (42). He also finished third in all-purpose yards with 802 (72 yards-per-game). In 2013, as a junior, he appeared in 11 games as a starter. He recorded 38 receptions for 542 yards and five touchdowns. He also rushed the ball 18 times for 132 yards and four touchdowns. He also recorded 14 tackles on special teams. He was named All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). In 2014 as a senior, he appeared in three games. He recorded 14 receptions for 216 yards and five touchdowns. After his injury in the third game of the season, he received a medical redshirt. He was named a member of the 2014 GLIAC Championship and NCAA Playoff teams.[1] In 2015 as a redshirt senior, he appeared in 12 games. He recorded 52 receptions for 731 yards and eight touchdowns.[2]

Professional career edit

New Orleans Saints edit

After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Lampman had an unsuccessful try out with the Baltimore Ravens. However, a week later, he joined the New Orleans Saints for a rookie mini-camp, after which he was signed to the Saints 90-man roster. In his rookie debut against the Carolina Panthers he recorded 3 solo tackles on special teams and was awarded a Game ball following the contest. He Stayed active for 12 games and played in 6 games recording 6 special teams tackles.[3][4] On September 6, he was signed to the Saints' practice squad.[5] On October 15, he was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.[6] On September 2, 2017, he was waived by the Saints.[7]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers edit

On November 22, 2017, Lampman was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' practice squad.[8] On December 23, 2017, he was released by the Buccaneers, but was re-signed four days later.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on January 3, 2018.[10]

On August 25, 2018, Lampman was waived/injured by the Buccaneers and was placed on injured reserve.[11] He was released on September 3, 2018.

Tampa Bay Vipers edit

Lampman signed with the XFL's Team 9 practice squad during the regular season. He was signed off of Team 9 by the Tampa Bay Vipers on March 9, 2020.[12] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[13]

New Orleans Saints (second stint) edit

Lampman had a tryout with the New Orleans Saints on August 17, 2020.[14] On December 23, 2020, Lampman signed with the Saints' practice squad.[15] On January 13, 2021, Lampman was released.[16] On January 18, 2021, Lampman signed a reserve/futures contract with the Saints.[17] On August 18, 2021, Lampman was waived by the New Orleans Saints.[18]

BC Lions edit

On January 26, 2023, Lampman signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[19] On May 24, 2023, Lampman was released by the Lions.

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Jake Lampman - Ferris State Bulldogs". FerrisStateBulldogs.com. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  2. ^ "Jake Lampman 2015 Ferris State Bulldogs stats". FerrisStateBulldogs.com. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  3. ^ "Wide receiver Jake Lampman savoring unlikely shot with Saints". TheAdvocate.com. May 25, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  4. ^ "New Orleans Saints Announce Roster Moves After Rookie Minicamp". NewOrleansSaints.com. May 16, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  5. ^ "Former Ferris State Standout Jake Lampman Signed To New Orleans Saints Practice Squad". FerrisBulldogs.com. September 6, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  6. ^ "Saints sign WR Jake Lampman from practice squad, waive TE Chris Manhertz". NOLA.com. October 15, 2016. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
  7. ^ "New Orleans Saints make 37 roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017.
  8. ^ Smith, Scott (November 22, 2017). "Practice Squad Gets a New Look". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on December 1, 2017.
  9. ^ "Buccaneers Release WR Jake Lampman From PS". December 23, 2017.
  10. ^ Smith, Scott (January 3, 2018). "Bucs Sign Eight to Futures Contracts". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018.
  11. ^ Smith, Scott (August 25, 2018). "Bucs Lose WRs Bailey, Lampman to Injuries". Buccaneers.com.
  12. ^ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
  13. ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  14. ^ @AlbertBreer (August 17, 2020). "Today's tryout list" (Tweet). Retrieved August 21, 2020 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ "Jake Lampman: Links up with practice squad". CBSSports.com. December 23, 2020. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  16. ^ Just, Amie (January 13, 2021). "Saints shuffle practice squad roster, release veterans K Blair Walsh, LS John Denney". NOLA.com. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  17. ^ Bouda, Nate (January 18, 2021). "Saints Sign 13 Players To Futures Deals, Release WR Jake Kumerow From PS". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  18. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  19. ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 21, 2023.

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