Jared Abbrederis

Jared Ryan Abbrederis (born December 17, 1990) is an American former professional football wide receiver.

He played college football at Wisconsin and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL draft.

At the 2009 SCC Quadrangular, he won the 100 meters event, recording a career-best time of 10.84 seconds.

[3] However, with the game tied and no time left, Abbrederis mistimed his jump on the pass defense, and the ball deflected off another player before landing into the hands of Michigan State's Keith Nichol for a touchdown.

[2]Following the 2011 season, Abbrederis was named an honorable mention All-American punt returner by SI.com.

In 2013, Abbrederis was named to the preseason watch lists for the Fred Biletnikoff Award, Paul Hornung Award, and first-team All-Big Ten by Athlon Sports, Phil Steele and Sporting News.

During a Wisconsin vs. Ohio State game he caught 10 passes for 207 yards against future 2014 NFL 1st round draft pick, cornerback Bradley Roby.

[7][8][9] On November 26, 2013, it was announced that Abbrederis was one of three finalists for the Burlsworth Trophy, which recognizes student-athletes who began their college football career as a walk-on.

[13] Abbrederis was selected in the fifth round (176th overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 2014 NFL draft.

[17] He became the first Badgers player drafted by the Packers since offensive lineman Bill Ferrario was selected in the fourth round in 2001.

[20] In August, Abbrederis tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right leg, requiring surgery; this injury sidelined him for the entire 2014 season.

[27] He finished the game with four receptions for 57 yards before suffering a rib injury on a 32-yard catch in the fourth quarter.

Coach Mike McCarthy announced that Abbrederis would miss "several weeks" with the injury.

[29] Abbrederis caught his first pass of the 2016 season in Week 1, an eight-yard reception against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

[34] Abbrederis met his future wife, Rachel Otto, at a Bible study class in September 2010.

Abbrederis riding a stationary bike on the sideline during a game against Ohio State in 2012