Billy Winn (American football)

Billy Winn

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Winn with the Broncos in 2016
No. 97Denver Broncos
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Date of birth: (1989-04-15) April 15, 1989
Place of birth: Las Vegas, Nevada
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school: Las Vegas (NV)
College: Boise State
NFL Draft: 2012 / Round: 6 / Pick: 205
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of Week 12, 2016
Tackles: 107
Sacks: 3.0
Forced Fumbles: 2
Interceptions: 2
Player stats at NFL.com

William Jesse Winn, Jr. (born April 15, 1989) is an American football defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boise State. He was considered one of the best defensive tackle prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft and was drafted in the 6th round by the Cleveland Browns.[1]

High school career

Winn attended Las Vegas High School, graduating in 2007.

College career

Winn attended Boise State University from 2007 to 2011.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Winn was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 6th round, 205th overall pick of the 2012 NFL Draft

Winn had a strong rookie season with 26 tackles, 1 sack, and an interception.

Winn with the Cleveland Browns.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 11, 2015, Winn was traded to the Indianapolis Colts for a conditional 2017 draft pick. He was placed on season-ending injured reserve on December 21.[2]

Denver Broncos

On July 31, 2016, Winn signed with the Denver Broncos.[3] His free agent contract is for one-year and $760,000.[4]

References

  1. NFL Draft Scout
  2. "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". blogs.colts.com. December 21, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  3. Mason, Andrew (July 31, 2016). "Broncos place NT Phil Taylor on injured reserve; sign DE Billy Winn". denverbroncos.com. Retrieved July 31, 2016.
  4. "Sportrac.com: Billy Winn contract". Sportrac.com. Retrieved November 7, 2016.

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