Johnny Lumpkin
PositionTight end
Birth dateSeptember 3, 1997 (age 28)
Birth placeAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft
Height in5
Weight lb264
High schoolFrederick Douglass
(Atlanta, Georgia)
CollegeHutchinson (2016–2017)
Louisiana (2018–2022)
Undraftedyear2023
Pastteams
Statlabel 1Receptions
Statlabel 2Receiving yards
Statlabel 3Receiving touchdowns
PfrLumpJo00

Jonathan Lumpkin (born September 3, 1997)[1] is an American professional football tight end. He played college football at Hutchinson before transferring to Louisiana.[2] He was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent following the 2023 NFL draft.

High school career

Lumpkin went to Frederick Douglass High School, and was a 3-star recruit who held 17 D1 offers. He was a member of the first team All-Region senior year of high school, and also played basketball starting in all games as both a junior and senior.[1]

College career

Lumpkin played college football for the Hutchinson Blue Dragons and later for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.[3][4][5]

Professional career

New England Patriots

After going undrafted in the 2023 NFL draft, Lumpkin signed with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) on April 30, 2023.[6] He was waived by the Patriots on August 27.[7]

Indianapolis Colts

On August 31, 2023, Lumpkin was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[8] He was released on September 12.[9]

Denver Broncos

On January 2, 2024, Lumpkin was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[10] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and thus became a free agent at the end of the season.[11]

Green Bay Packers

Lumpkin was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad on September 10, 2024.[12] He was released by Green Bay on September 24.[13]

On January 14, 2025, Lumpkin signed a reserve/futures contract with the Packers.[14] He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.[15]

References

  1. ^ "Johnny Lumpkin - Football". Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns
  2. ^ "Johnny Lumpkin Stats, News, Bio". ESPN
  3. ^ Buckley, Tim (January 26, 2018). "Louisiana hospitality lures juco tight end Lumpkin to UL". The Daily Advertiser
  4. ^ Foote, Kevin (April 16, 2021). "UL tight end Johnny Lumpkin primed to reach his full potential in fall after full offseason". The Advocate
  5. ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Johnny Lumpkin, Tight End, Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns". Sports Illustrated. September 14, 2022.
  6. ^ McElroy, Jordy (2023-04-30). "Patriots sign massive, under-the-radar UDFA tight end". Patriots Wire. USA Today. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
  7. ^ "Patriots Release 11 Players". Patriots.com. August 27, 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
  8. ^ "Colts sign CB Darren Hall, TE Johnny Lumpkin to practice squad; release LB Donavan Mutin from practice squad". Colts.com. August 31, 2023.
  9. ^ "Colts sign 3 to practice squad; waive 3 from practice squad". Colts.com. September 12, 2023.
  10. ^ LaDilla, Aric. "Broncos sign TE Johnny Lumpkin to practice squad". Denverbroncos.com. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
  11. ^ DiLalla, Aric (January 8, 2024). "Broncos sign 12 players to future contracts". DenverBroncos.com
  12. ^ "Packers sign TE Johnny Lumpkin and WR TJ Luther to practice squad". Packers.com. September 10, 2024.
  13. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. September 24, 2024.
  14. ^ "Packers announce reserve/future signings Jan. 14, 2025". Packers.com. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  15. ^ "Packers announce roster moves Aug. 26, 2025". packers.com. Retrieved 27 August 2025.