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Originally selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round (154th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Enters 2019 having previously appeared in 27 regular season games with 14 starts from 2017-18.. Recorded seven receptions for 54 yards (7.7 avg.) with two touchdown receptions.
2018 (REDSKINS) Appeared in 16 games with nine starts, catching five receptions for 41 yards and a score... Contributed on offense and special teams in win at ARI (9/9)... Played on offense and special teams vs. IND [9/16]… Made first start of the season and contributed on offense and special teams in a win vs. GB [9/23]… Contributed on offense and special teams at NO [10/8]… Recorded one kickoff return for six yards and recovered a fumble in a win vs. CAR [10/14]… Contributed on offense and special teams in a win vs. DAL [10/21]… Contributed on offense and special teams in a win at NYG [10/28]… Contributed on offense and special teams vs. ATL [11/4]… Contributed on offense and special teams and assisted on a special teams tackle in a win at TB [11/11]… Contributed on offense and special teams vs. HOU [11/18]…Contributed on offense and special teams at DAL [11/22]... Contributed on offense and special teams at PHI [12/3]…Started at tight end vs. NYG [12/9]... Caught three passes for 19 yards and a touchdown at JAX [12/16]...Recorded two receptions for 22 yards at TEN [12/22]... Contributed on both offense and special teams vs. PHI [12/30].
2017 (REDSKINS) Appeared in 11 games with five starts as a rookie, catching two passes for 13 yards with one receiving touchdown... Inactive vs. PHI (9/10) and at LAR (9/17)... Made NFL debut in a win vs. OAK (9/24), starting the game when Washington opened in a three-tight end set... Played on offense and special teams at KC (10/2)... Inactive vs. SF (10/15), at PHI (10/23) and vs. DAL (10/29)... Contributed on offense and special teams in a win at SEA (11/5)... Played on offense and special teams vs. MIN (11/12)... Recorded a touchdown on his first career reception at NO (11/19), a seven-yard pass from Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter. Joined Josh Doctson and Maurice Harris as the third member of the Redskins to record a touchdown reception on their first reception of the 2017 season... Contributed on offense and special teams in a Thanksgiving night win vs. NYG (11/23)... Played on offense and special teams at DAL (11/30) and at LAC (12/10)... Contributed on offense and special teams in a win vs. ARI (12/17)... Caught a six-yard pass in a win vs. DEN (12/24)... Played on offense and special teams at NYG (12/31).
COLLEGE
Played collegiately at Arkansas from 2013-16, recording 71 receptions for 921 yards with 11 receiving touchdowns in 51 career games... Completed his career holding the school record for career receiving touchdowns by a tight end (11)... Started 11 of the 12 games in which he played as a senior in 2016, catching 33 passes for 380 yards with four touchdowns... As a junior in 2015, earned third-team All-SEC honors from various media outlets after leading the SEC with six receiving touchdowns and gaining 389 yards on 27 receptions... Participated in all 13 contests at tight end and on special teams as a sophomore in 2014. Caught seven passes for 84 yards, including his first career touchdown... Played in 12 games with two starts as a redshirt freshman in 2013... Redshirted in 2012.
PERSONAL
Attended White Hall (Ark.) H.S., where he played tight end and defensive end and was named to the 2011 Arkansas Super Team by the Associated Press... Caught 45 passes for 841 yards and six touchdowns and made 92 tackles, including 14 sacks, in helping the Bulldogs win the 2011 5A Southeast Conference championship and reach their first state semifinal in 20 years... Tallied 73 tackles, 25 for loss with 15 sacks as a junior and also made 10 catches for 227 yards and three touchdowns... Was a three-sport All-Southeast Arkansas selection by The Pine Bluff Commercial, being honored in football, basketball and baseball... Rated as a three-star recruit, according to Rivals.com, Scout.com and ESPN... Earned degree in recreation and sport management in May 2016... Son of Billy and Shelia Sprinkle... Born Aug. 10, 1994.
