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{{short description|American football tight end}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1982)}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
{{Infobox NFL biography
|image=Joel Dreessen.JPG
| image = Joel Dreessen.JPG
|caption=Dreessen with the Houston Texans
| caption = Dreessen with the Houston Texans
|name=Joel Dreessen
| name = Joel Dreessen
|number=83, 85, 81
| number = 83, 85, 81
|position=[[Tight end]]
| position = [[Tight end]]
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1982|7|26}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|7|26}}
|birth_place= [[Ida Grove, Iowa]]
| birth_place = [[Ida Grove, Iowa]], U.S.
|height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
|height_in = 4
| height_in = 4
|weight_lbs = 245
| weight_lbs = 245
| high_school = [[Fort Morgan High School|Fort Morgan]] {{nowrap|([[Fort Morgan, Colorado]])}}
|college=[[Colorado State Rams football|Colorado State]]
| college = [[Colorado State Rams football|Colorado State]] (2000–2004)
|draftyear=2005
| draftyear = 2005
|draftround=6
| draftround = 6
|draftpick=198
| draftpick = 198
|pastteams=
| pastteams =
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2005}})
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2005}})
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2007}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
|highlights=
| highlights =
* 2× First-team All-[[Mountain West Conference|MW]] ([[2002 Mountain West Conference football season|2002]], [[2004 Mountain West Conference football season|2004]])
|statweek=
* Second-team All-MW ([[2003 Mountain West Conference football season|2003]])
|statseason=
|statlabel1=[[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
| statlabel1 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]
|statvalue1=158
| statvalue1 = 158
|statlabel2=[[Receiving yards]]
| statlabel2 = [[Receiving yards]]
|statvalue2=1,767
| statvalue2 = 1,767
|statlabel3=[[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
|statvalue3=19
| statvalue3 = 19
| pfr = DreeJo00
|nfl=DRE129201
}}
}}
'''Joel Clifford Dreessen'''<ref>{{cite web | title= Dreessen Pro Football Reference Profile | work= pro-football-reference.com | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00.htm |accessdate=}}</ref> (born July 26, 1982) is a former [[American football]] [[tight end]]. He was drafted by the [[New York Jets]] in the sixth round of the [[2005 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Colorado State Rams football|Colorado State]].
'''Joel Clifford Dreessen'''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Dreessen Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221008074102/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00.htm |archive-date=October 8, 2022 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> (born July 26, 1982) is a former [[American football]] [[tight end]]. He was selected by the [[New York Jets]] in the sixth round of the [[2005 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Colorado State Rams football|Colorado State]]. Dreessen also played for the [[Houston Texans]] and [[Denver Broncos]].

Dreessen has also played for the [[Houston Texans]] and [[Denver Broncos]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
Dreessen was born in [[Ida Grove, Iowa|Ida Grove]], [[Iowa]],<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.nfl.com/player/joeldreessen/2506531/profile/|title= NFL Player Profile|publisher= NFL.com |accessdate=January 12, 2013}}</ref> and graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 2000. In 1999, Fort Morgan was the Colorado 3A State champions. Dreessen was also a member of the all-state team in Colorado that year.
Dreessen was born in [[Ida Grove, Iowa|Ida Grove]], [[Iowa]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 23, 2012 |title=Broncos Add Dreessen |url=https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-add-dreessen-7090849 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625233702/https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/broncos-add-dreessen-7090849 |archive-date=June 25, 2022 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=DenverBroncos.com}}</ref> and graduated from [[Fort Morgan High School]] in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Dreessen, Fort Morgan , Tight End |url=https://247sports.com/player/joel-dreessen-72160/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Swennes |first=Byallie |last2=Hamilton |first2=Byargus |last3=Horner |first3=Byiva Kay |last4=York |first4=Bryon |last5=La Porte |first5=John |date=February 24, 2012 |title=NFL player and Fort Morgan alum Joel Dreessen visits Fort Morgan Middle School |url=https://www.fortmorgantimes.com/ci_20036832/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180523053618/http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/ci_20036832 |archive-date=May 23, 2018 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=The Fort Morgan Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In 1999, Fort Morgan was the Colorado 3A State champions. Dreessen was also a member of the all-state team in Colorado that year.


Dreessen attended [[Colorado State University]]. He earned first-team all-conference honors in 2002 and 2004, second-team all-conference in 2003 and was a participant in the 2004 Senior Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Dreessen, Colorado State Athletics Hall of Fame |url=https://csurams.com/honors/colorado-state-athletics-hall-of-fame/joel-dreessen/185 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210041514/https://csurams.com/honors/colorado-state-athletics-hall-of-fame/joel-dreessen/185 |archive-date=December 10, 2021 |access-date=December 9, 2021 |website=[[Colorado State Rams|Colorado State Athletics]]}}</ref> He was inducted into the [https://csurams.com/honors/colorado-state-athletics-hall-of-fame?type=sport Colorado State University Athletics Hall of Fame] in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 27, 2021 |title=Joel Dreessen Moved To Tears With Colorado State Hall Of Fame Nod |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/joel-dreessen-moved-tears-colorado-state-hall-fame-nod/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225195315/https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/joel-dreessen-moved-tears-colorado-state-hall-fame-nod/ |archive-date=December 25, 2022 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}</ref>
Dreessen then attended [[Colorado State University]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==


===New York Jets===
===New York Jets===
Dreessen was selected by the [[New York Jets]] in the sixth round of the [[2005 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2005 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2005/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905090453/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2005/draft.htm |archive-date=September 5, 2015 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> As a rookie, Dreessen appeared in 14 games and had five receptions for 41 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Dreessen 2005 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081836/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2005/ |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He was later cut by the Jets and spent the 2006 season out of football.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 20, 2012 |title=Dreessen counts childhood hero Elway as his boss |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/dreessen-counts-childhood-hero-elway-as-his-boss-09000d5d82878688 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522211912/https://www.nfl.com/news/dreessen-counts-childhood-hero-elway-as-his-boss-09000d5d82878688 |archive-date=May 22, 2022 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
Dreessen was drafted by the [[New York Jets]] in the sixth round of the [[2005 NFL Draft]].


===Houston Texans===
===Houston Texans===
On October 28, 2007, Joel Dreessen caught his first NFL touchdown pass, a 28-yard reception in the fourth quarter from quarterback [[Sage Rosenfels]] against the [[San Diego Chargers]] at San Diego's [[Qualcomm Stadium]]. It was Houston's only touchdown in a 35-10 loss, and Dreessen was named Houston's top offensive player despite only one reception. Dreessen re-signed with the Texans in 2009 for a reported three-year, $3.6 million deal.{{citation needed|date=March 2012}}
The Texans signed Dreessen to help with rising injuries on the team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 25, 2007 |title=Texans sign former CSU stars |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2007/09/25/texans-sign-former-csu-stars/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> On October 28, 2007, Joel Dreessen caught his first NFL touchdown pass, a 28-yard reception in the fourth quarter from quarterback [[Sage Rosenfels]] against the [[2007 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]] at San Diego's [[Qualcomm Stadium]]. It was Houston's only touchdown in a 35–10 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at San Diego Chargers – October 28th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710280sdg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406003936/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710280sdg.htm |archive-date=April 6, 2023 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Dreessen had four receptions for 55 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in 13 games on the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Dreessen 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081838/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2007/ |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>


In the 2008 season, Dreessen finished with 11 receptions for 77 receiving yards in 16 games and three starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Dreessen 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081840/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
Near the end of the 2009 season, Dreessen had become the starter at tight end due to the injury of [[Owen Daniels]]. Dreessen caught the first touchdown pass in the Texans' last game against the [[New England Patriots]] from [[Matt Schaub]].

Dreessen re-signed with the Texans in 2009 for a reported three-year, $3.6 million deal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 28, 2009 |title=Texans sign DE Smith; re-sign four others |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-sign-de-smith-re-sign-four-others-2674744 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209025016/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-sign-de-smith-re-sign-four-others-2674744 |archive-date=February 9, 2023 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=HoustonTexans.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

Near the end of the 2009 season, Dreessen had become the starter at tight end due to the injury of [[Owen Daniels]]. Dreessen caught the first touchdown pass in the Texans' last game against the [[2009 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] from [[Matt Schaub]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New England Patriots at Houston Texans – January 3rd, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201001030htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226094855/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201001030htx.htm |archive-date=December 26, 2017 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He finished the 2009 season with 26 receptions for 320 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in 16 games and 11 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Dreessen 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081842/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2009/ |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

In Week 11 of the 2010 season, Dreessen had four receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown against the [[2010 New York Jets season|New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at New York Jets – November 21st, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201011210nyj.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518072847/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201011210nyj.htm |archive-date=May 18, 2020 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the 2010 season, Dreessen finished with 36 receptions for 518 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Dreessen 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081844/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

In Week 5 of the 2011 season, Dreessen had five receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown against the [[2010 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans – October 9th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110090htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005203803/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110090htx.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the 2011 season, Dreessen finished with 28 receptions for 353 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Dreessen 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081846/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>


===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos===
Dreessen signed with the [[Denver Broncos]] on March 23, 2012 for three years and $8.5 million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7727827/denver-broncos-add-ex-houston-texans-tight-end-joel-dreessen|title=Broncos add TE targets in Tamme, Dreessen|website=go.com}}</ref> In 2012, he caught 41 receptions as well as 5 touchdowns while playing in 16 games with 15 starts. Dreesen played in 13 games in the 2013 season, recording seven catches and one touchdown.
Dreessen signed with the [[Denver Broncos]] on March 23, 2012, for three years and $8.5 million.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schefter |first=Adam |date=March 23, 2012 |title=Broncos add TE targets in Tamme, Dreessen |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7727827/denver-broncos-add-tight-end-targets-jacob-tamme-joel-dreessen |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613014923/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7727827/denver-broncos-add-tight-end-targets-jacob-tamme-joel-dreessen |archive-date=June 13, 2018 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 15, 2012 |title=Joel Dreessen Thinks Playing For The Broncos Will Take Him To Next Level |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/joel-dreessen-thinks-playing-for-the-broncos-will-take-him-to-next-level/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=CBS News |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2012, he caught 41 receptions for 356 yards as well as five touchdowns while playing in 16 games with 15 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Dreessen 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081849/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> Dreesen played in 13 games in the 2013 season, recording seven catches for 47 receiving yards and one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Joel Dreessen 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125081851/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DreeJo00/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=November 25, 2020 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>


Dreessen was released by the Broncos on July 22, 2014 after a failed physical.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://milehighmaniac.com/2014/07/22/denver-broncos-release-tight-end-joel-dreessen|title=Denver Broncos Release Tight End Joel Dreessen|date=July 22, 2014|website=milehighmaniac.com}}</ref>
Dreessen was released by the Broncos on July 22, 2014, after a failed physical.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dill |first=Andrew |date=July 22, 2014 |title=Denver Broncos Release Tight End Joel Dreessen |url=https://milehighmaniac.com/2014/07/22/denver-broncos-release-tight-end-joel-dreessen/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613040753/https://milehighmaniac.com/2014/07/22/denver-broncos-release-tight-end-joel-dreessen/ |archive-date=June 13, 2018 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Mile High Maniac |language=en-US}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

=== Regular season ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="6"| Receiving
|-
! GP !! GS !! Tgt!! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
|-
! [[2005 NFL season|2005]] !! [[2005 New York Jets season|NYJ]]
| 14 || 0 || 10 || 5 || 41 || 8.2 || 17 || 0
|-
! [[2007 NFL season|2007]] !! [[2007 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| 13 || 0 || 6 || 4 || 55 || 13.8 || 28 || 2
|-
! [[2008 NFL season|2008]] !! [[2008 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| '''16''' || 3 || 17 || 11 || 77 || 7.0 || 13 || 0
|-
! [[2009 NFL season|2009]] !! [[2009 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| '''16''' || 11 || 39 || 26 || 320 || 12.3 || 25 || 1
|-
! [[2010 NFL season|2010]] !! [[2010 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| '''16''' || 10 || 55 || 36 || '''518''' || '''14.4''' || 43 || 4
|-
! [[2011 NFL season|2011]] !! [[2011 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| '''16''' || 10 || 39 || 28 || 353 || 12.6 || '''56''' || '''6'''
|-
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! [[2012 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| '''16''' || '''15''' || '''58''' || '''41''' || 356 || 8.7 || 30 || 5
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 13 || 0 || 9 || 7 || 47 || 6.7 || 14 || 1
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 120 !! 49 !! 233 !! 158 !! 1,767 !! 11.2 !! 56 !! 19
|}

=== Playoffs ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="6"| Receiving
|-
! GP !! GS !! Tgt!! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
|-
! [[2011 NFL season|2011]] !! [[2011 Houston Texans season|HOU]]
| '''2''' || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! [[2012 Denver Broncos season|DEN]]
| 1 || '''1''' || '''8''' || '''6''' || '''46''' || '''7.7''' || '''11''' || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 3 !! 1 !! 9 !! 6 !! 46 !! 7.7 !! 11 !! 0
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/8612/joel-dreessen ESPN profile]
*[http://denver.cbslocal.com/2012/05/15/joel-dreessen-thinks-playing-for-the-broncos-will-take-him-to-next-level/ CBS Denver: Joel Dreessen Thinks Playing For The Broncos Will Take Him To Next Level]


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Joel Dreessen
refer to caption
Dreessen with the Houston Texans
No. 83, 85, 81
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1982-07-26) July 26, 1982 (age 42)
Ida Grove, Iowa, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Fort Morgan (Fort Morgan, Colorado)
College:Colorado State (2000–2004)
NFL draft:2005 / round: 6 / pick: 198
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:158
Receiving yards:1,767
Receiving touchdowns:19
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joel Clifford Dreessen[1] (born July 26, 1982) is a former American football tight end. He was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football at Colorado State. Dreessen also played for the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos.

Early years

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Dreessen was born in Ida Grove, Iowa,[2] and graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 2000.[3][4] In 1999, Fort Morgan was the Colorado 3A State champions. Dreessen was also a member of the all-state team in Colorado that year.

Dreessen attended Colorado State University. He earned first-team all-conference honors in 2002 and 2004, second-team all-conference in 2003 and was a participant in the 2004 Senior Bowl.[5] He was inducted into the Colorado State University Athletics Hall of Fame in 2021.[6]

Professional career

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New York Jets

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Dreessen was selected by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft.[7] As a rookie, Dreessen appeared in 14 games and had five receptions for 41 yards.[8] He was later cut by the Jets and spent the 2006 season out of football.[9]

Houston Texans

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The Texans signed Dreessen to help with rising injuries on the team.[10] On October 28, 2007, Joel Dreessen caught his first NFL touchdown pass, a 28-yard reception in the fourth quarter from quarterback Sage Rosenfels against the San Diego Chargers at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium. It was Houston's only touchdown in a 35–10 loss.[11] Dreessen had four receptions for 55 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in 13 games on the season.[12]

In the 2008 season, Dreessen finished with 11 receptions for 77 receiving yards in 16 games and three starts.[13]

Dreessen re-signed with the Texans in 2009 for a reported three-year, $3.6 million deal.[14]

Near the end of the 2009 season, Dreessen had become the starter at tight end due to the injury of Owen Daniels. Dreessen caught the first touchdown pass in the Texans' last game against the New England Patriots from Matt Schaub.[15] He finished the 2009 season with 26 receptions for 320 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in 16 games and 11 starts.[16]

In Week 11 of the 2010 season, Dreessen had four receptions for 106 yards and a touchdown against the New York Jets.[17] In the 2010 season, Dreessen finished with 36 receptions for 518 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.[18]

In Week 5 of the 2011 season, Dreessen had five receptions for 112 yards and a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders.[19] In the 2011 season, Dreessen finished with 28 receptions for 353 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.[20]

Denver Broncos

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Dreessen signed with the Denver Broncos on March 23, 2012, for three years and $8.5 million.[21][22] In 2012, he caught 41 receptions for 356 yards as well as five touchdowns while playing in 16 games with 15 starts.[23] Dreesen played in 13 games in the 2013 season, recording seven catches for 47 receiving yards and one touchdown.[24]

Dreessen was released by the Broncos on July 22, 2014, after a failed physical.[25]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Receiving
GP GS Tgt Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2005 NYJ 14 0 10 5 41 8.2 17 0
2007 HOU 13 0 6 4 55 13.8 28 2
2008 HOU 16 3 17 11 77 7.0 13 0
2009 HOU 16 11 39 26 320 12.3 25 1
2010 HOU 16 10 55 36 518 14.4 43 4
2011 HOU 16 10 39 28 353 12.6 56 6
2012 DEN 16 15 58 41 356 8.7 30 5
2013 DEN 13 0 9 7 47 6.7 14 1
120 49 233 158 1,767 11.2 56 19

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Receiving
GP GS Tgt Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2011 HOU 2 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0
2012 DEN 1 1 8 6 46 7.7 11 0
3 1 9 6 46 7.7 11 0

References

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  4. ^ Swennes, Byallie; Hamilton, Byargus; Horner, Byiva Kay; York, Bryon; La Porte, John (February 24, 2012). "NFL player and Fort Morgan alum Joel Dreessen visits Fort Morgan Middle School". The Fort Morgan Times. Archived from the original on May 23, 2018. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
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