Garrett Celek
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Celek in the 2015 NFL preseason. | |||||||||
| No. 88 San Francisco 49ers | |||||||||
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | May 29, 1988 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Cincinnati, Ohio | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 252 lb (114 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Cincinnati (OH) La Salle | ||||||||
| College: | Michigan State | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2015 | |||||||||
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Garrett Bartholomew Celek[1] (born May 29, 1988) is an American football tight end for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Michigan State. Celek signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2012.
Early years
He attended La Salle High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was selected to the PrepStar's All-Midwest Team.[2]
College career
In his freshman year, he played in 12 games, notching 6 receptions, 50 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown. On September 20, 2008, he caught 2 receptions for 15 yards against Notre Dame to help Michigan State win the game 23-7.[3]
In his sophomore year, he played in 10 games and he recorded 3 receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown. On October 10, 2009, he had 2 receptions for 20 yards against Illinois, leading to a 24-14 Michigan State victory.[4]
In his junior year, he played in the first two games on the season, with his September 11, 2010 performance against Florida Atlantic netting his season total of 2 receptions and 17 receiving yards against as Michigan State won 30-17.[5]
In his senior year, he played in 14 games and recorded 3 receptions, 35 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.[2] On September 10, 2011, he had one reception for 8 yards and a touchdown against Florida Atlantic as Michigan State won 44-0.[6]
He played four seasons at Michigan State. He played in 38 games, including 12 starts. He recorded 14 receptions, 135 receiving yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns during his tenure.[2]
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers
On May 4, 2012, Celek signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent.[7] On September 1, 2012, he earned a spot on the 53-man roster.[8] On October 7, 2012, he made his first career reception against the Buffalo Bills after making his debut against the New York Jets the previous week.[9]
During the 2014 season, Celek was placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury during a week 15 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.[10]
On March 12, 2015, Celek signed a one-year extension with the 49ers.[11] During a week 5 contest on October 11, 2015 against the New York Giants, Celek caught a 5-yard reception from Colin Kaepernick for his first career touchdown catch.
During the Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons, Celek caught 2 touchdown passes from Blaine Gabbert to help lead the 49ers to a 17-16 win over Atlanta.
On February 23, 2016, Celek agreed to a 4-year contract extension.
Personal life
Celek is the son of Steve and Debbie Celek and is one of five children. He is the younger brother of Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek.[2]
References
- ↑ "ESPN Profile". ESPN.com.
- 1 2 3 4 "Garrett Celek's Michigan State profile". msuspartans.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ↑ "Notre Dame 7, Michigan State 23 Box Score". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ↑ "Michigan State 24, Illinois 14 Box Score". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ↑ "Florida Atlantic 17, Michigan State 30 Box Score". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ↑ "Florida Atlantic 0, (17) Michigan State 44 Box Score". sports-reference.com. Retrieved 23 August 2012.
- ↑ "49ers Announce Undrafted Free Agents". 49ers.com. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- ↑ "San Francisco 49ers: 53-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ↑ "Garrett Celek gains confidence with each snap". http://nbcbayarea.csnbayarea.com. Retrieved October 10, 2012. External link in
|work=(help) - ↑ Staff, 49ers. "49ers Sign RB Phillip Tanner, Place TE Garrett Celek on IR". Retrieved 17 December 2014.
- ↑ 49ers sign LS Kyle Nelson to 4-year extension, TE Garrett Celek to 1-year deal, according to report
External links
- Michigan State bio
- San Francisco 49ers bio
- Trenton Robinson and Garrett Celek | MSU Spartans in the 2013 Super Bowl curated by the MSU Alumni Association Knowledge Network