Josh Whyle
American football player (born 1999)
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Joshua James Whyle (born September 8, 1999) is an American professional football tight end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Whyle in 2023 | |||||||||
| No. 81 – Green Bay Packers | |||||||||
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Born | September 8, 1999 Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 248 lb (112 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school | La Salle (Cincinnati) | ||||||||
| College | Cincinnati (2018–2022) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2023: 5th round, 147th overall pick | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
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| Awards and highlights | |||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2025 | |||||||||
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Early life
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
| Season | Team | Games | Receiving | ||||
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| 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 | |
Professional career
| 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:[8][9] | ||||||||||||
Tennessee Titans
Whyle was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fifth round, 147th overall, of the 2023 NFL draft.[10] In Week 4, he scored his first NFL touchdown against the Bengals.[11] As a rookie, he appeared in 11 games and started three in the 2023 season. He finished with nine receptions for 94 yards and a touchdown.[12]
During the 2024 season, Whyle played all 17 games and made 28 receptions for 248 yards and one touchdown.[13]
On August 26, 2025, Whyle was waived by the Titans as part of final roster cuts.[14]
Green Bay Packers
On August 28, 2025, Whyle signed with the Green Bay Packers' practice squad.[15] He was signed to the active roster on November 4.[16]