Andrew Wingard
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Wingard in 2019
No. 42 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1996-12-05) December 5, 1996
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Ralston Valley (Arvada, Colorado)
College:Wyoming
Undrafted:2019
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× First-team All-MWC (2016–2018)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:250
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:3
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:9
Interceptions:5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Andrew Wingard, nicknamed Dewey (born December 5, 1996) is an American football safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wyoming. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by Jacksonville after the 2019 NFL Draft.

College career

Wingard played college football at Wyoming.[1] Between 2015 and 2018, Wingard totaled 454 tackles, the second most in program history.[2] He finished his college career tied for most tackles all-time in the Mountain West Conference.[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		 209 lb
(95 kg)		 30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		 8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		4.56 s1.57 s2.65 s4.20 s7.08 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		9 reps
All values from NFL Combine[4][5]

2019 season

Wingard went undrafted in the 2019 NFL Draft. On April 29, 2019, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Wingard to a three-year, $1.76 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $5,000.[6][7]

On August 31, 2019, Wingard made the Jaguars final 53-man roster.[8] In week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wingard recorded a strip sack on Jameis Winston that he recovered in the 28–11 loss. This was Wingard's first career sack in the NFL.[9]

2020 season

Wingard was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Jaguars on August 2, 2020,[10] and was activated from the list two days later.[11] In Week 1 of the 2020 season against the Indianapolis Colts, Wingard recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Philip Rivers during the 27–20 win.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on October 12, 2020, with an abdominal strain.[13] He was activated on November 14, 2020.[14] In Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts, Wingard recorded his second career interception off a pass thrown by Philip Rivers during the 28–14 loss.[15]

2022 season

On March 15, 2022, the Jaguars placed a restricted free agent tender on Wingard.[16] He appeared in all 17 games and started three. He recorded 37 total tackles, one interception, one pass defended, and one forced fumble.[17]

2023 season

On March 15, 2023, Wingard signed a three-year, $9.6 million contract extension with the Jaguars.[18] He caught an interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8.

References

  1. ↑ Heilman, Phillip (July 31, 2019). "Long-haired adrenaline junkie (and undrafted safety) Andrew Wingard trying to leave mark on Jaguars". The Athletic. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  2. ↑ Harvey, Demetrius (August 11, 2019). "Jaguars safety Andrew Wingard: "I wouldn't be here if I wasn't determined"". Locked On Jaguars. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  3. ↑ Potter, Davis (March 4, 2019). "Wyoming draft prospect Andrew Wingard posts solid numbers at NFL combine". Casper Star-Tribune. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Andrew Wingard Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Andrew Wingard, Wyoming, SS, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  6. ↑ RotoWire (April 29, 2019). "Jaguars' Andrew Wingard: Joins Jacksonville". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Spotrac.com: Andrew Wingard contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  8. ↑ Kurland, Jon (August 31, 2019). "Jaguars make final cuts, trim roster to 53". SB Nation. Vox Media. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Bucs turn Foles' turnovers into touchdowns, beat Jags 28-11". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 1, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  10. ↑ Oehser, John (August 2, 2020). "Transactions: Minshew, four others added to reserve/COVID-19 list". Jaguars.com. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
  11. ↑ Oehser, John (August 4, 2020). "Transactions: Minshew, Hayden moved to active roster". Jaguars.com. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Jaguars - September 13th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Jaguars' Andrew Wingard: Moves to injured reserve". CBSSports.com. October 12, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Jaguars Make Roster Moves and Announce Updates for Tomorrow's Game". Jaguars.com. November 14, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Jacksonville Jaguars at Indianapolis Colts - January 3rd, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  16. ↑ Sanchez, Carlos (March 14, 2022). "Jaguars tender Andrew Wingard but should not keep him in starting lineup". Black and Teal. Retrieved January 29, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Andrew Wingard 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  18. ↑ "Official: Wingard agrees to terms". Jaguars.com. March 15, 2023. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
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