Josh Whyle

American football player (born 1999)

American football player

Josh Whyle

Whyle in 2023

No. 81 – Tennessee Titans

Position:

Tight end

Personal information

Born:

(1999-09-08) September 8, 1999 (age 24)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.

Height:

6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)

Weight:

248 lb (112 kg)

Career information

High school:

La Salle
(Cincinnati, Ohio)

College:

Cincinnati (2018–2022)

NFL draft:

2023 / Round: 5 / Pick: 147

Career history

Tennessee Titans (2023-present)

Roster status:

Active

Career highlights and awards

First-team All-AAC (2022)
Second team All-AAC (2020)

Career NFL statistics as of 2023

Receptions:	9
Receiving yards:	94
Receiving touchdowns:	1

Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Joshua James Whyle (born September 8, 1999) is an American football tight end for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Cincinnati.

Early years

Whyle grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended La Salle High School.^[1] As a junior, he caught 40 passes for 546 yards and six touchdowns.^[2] Whyle had 37 receptions for 442 yards and three touchdowns in his senior seasons.^[3] Whyle was rated the second-best Tight End recruit in Ohio and committed to play college football at Cincinnati over offers from Auburn, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Tennessee and Wisconsin.^[4]

College career

Whyle played in four total games during his freshman season before utilizing a redshirt.^[5] As a redshirt freshman, he caught two passes for 51 yards.^[6] Whyle finished his redshirt sophomore season with 28 receptions for 353 yards and six touchdowns and was named second team All-American Athletic Conference.^[7]

Statistics

Cincinnati Bearcats
Season	Team	Games	Receiving
Season	Team	Games	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD	Long
2019	Cincinnati	2	2	51	25.5	0	32
2020	Cincinnati	10	28	353	12.6	6	30
2021	Cincinnati	13	26	332	12.8	6	31
2022	Cincinnati	12	32	326	10.2	3	35
Career		37	88	1062	12.1	15	35

Game statistics^[8]

Professional career

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	Bench press
6 ft 6+1⁄2 in (1.99 m)	248 lb (112 kg)	31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m)	9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m)	4.69 s	1.61 s	2.68 s	4.40 s	7.15 s	33.5 in (0.85 m)	9 ft 7 in (2.92 m)	15 reps
Sources:^[9]^[10]

Whyle was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round, 147th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.^[11]

References

^ Dyer, Mike (April 6, 2017). "La Salle football standout Josh Whyle verbally commits to the Cincinnati Bearcats". WCPO.com. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
^ "UC lands prime recruit in La Salle's Whyle". Cincinnati Enquirer. April 6, 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
^ Williams, Justin (July 20, 2018). "Which true freshmen could have an impact on UC football in 2018?". The Athletic. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
^ Judin, Robert (April 6, 2017). "4-Star FB Josh Whyle Commits To Cincinnati Bearcats". Stadium. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
^ "Inside Josh Whyle journey to be Cincinnati Bearcats top tight end". Cincinnati Enquirer. September 26, 2020. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
^ Williams, Justin (September 23, 2020). "'I needed to get my stuff together': UC's Josh Whyle has something to talk about". The Athletic. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
^ "Cincinnati TE Josh Whyle named to watch list for John Mackey Award". Cincinnati Enquirer. July 23, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
^ "Josh Whyle: Stats". ESPN.com. Retrieved 14 Jan 2023.
^ "Josh Whyle Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Josh Whyle College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
^ Wyatt, Jim (April 29, 2023). "Titans Select Cincinnati TE Josh Whyle in Fifth Round of Saturday's NFL Draft". TennesseeTitans.com.