Cole Wick
Cole Wick is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League. He played college football for the Incarnate Word Cardinals.
Early life
Wick is from Hallettsville, Texas. He played high school football at Sacred Heart Catholic High.College career
Statistics
Professional career
Detroit Lions
Wick went undrafted in the 2016 NFL draft. He had free agent offers from the Carolina Panthers and Oakland Raiders before signing with the Detroit Lions. Along with Myke Tavarres, who signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, Wick was the first Incarnate Word football player to make an NFL roster. On September 11, in the season opener against the Indianapolis Colts, Wick recorded his first career reception for five yards in his NFL debut. His rookie season came to an early end after suffering a knee injury. He was placed on injured reserve on November 1, 2016.On September 2, 2017, Wick was waived by the Lions and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released by the team on September 6, 2017.
San Francisco 49ers
On October 18, 2017, Wick was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the 49ers on January 2, 2018.On October 16, 2018, Wick was waived by the 49ers and was re-signed to the practice squad.
Tennessee Titans
On December 11, 2018, Wick was signed by the Tennessee Titans off the 49ers practice squad after the injury of Jonnu Smith. He was placed on injured reserve on December 24, 2018.On August 28, 2019, Wick was waived by the Titans.
In October 2019, Wick was selected by the Tampa Bay Vipers in the 2020 XFL draft.