Jacob Charles Stoneburner (born August 25, 1989) is a former

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. He played college football at

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. He was signed as an

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by the

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High school career

Stoneburner attended Dublin Coffman High School. As a

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, he recorded 74 receptions for 1,267 yards and 15

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s. He was an All-

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, All-district, All-Metro and All-state selection. For his

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career, he recorded 168 receptions for 2,751 yards and 28 touchdowns and was a two-time All-state selection. He was also a U.S. Army All-American Bowl selection as well as a selection for the

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. He also lettered in

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and

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College career

After high school, Stoneburner attended

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where he majored in family resource management. In

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, he

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as a true freshman. As a redshirt freshman in

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, he appeared in all 13 games as a back-up to Jake Ballard. As a redshirt sophomore in

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, Stoneburner appeared in 11 games, starting five. He recorded 21 receptions for 222 yards (10. avg.) and two touchdowns. In 2011 as a redshirt junior he appeared in 12 games, starting 10. He recorded 14 receptions for 193 yards (13.8 avg.) and seven touchdowns. In

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, he switched from tight end to H-back and appeared in 12 games, with eight starts. He recorded 16 receptions for 269 yards (16.8 avg.) and four touchdowns. For his career at Ohio State, he recorded 53 receptions for 714 yards (13.5 avg.) and 13 touchdowns.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

After going undrafted in the

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, Stoneburner signed with the

on April 27, 2013. On August 31, he was released by the Packers. He was later signed to the Packers practice squad. On October 15, 2013, he was promoted to the active squad. As a

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, he appeared in nine games for the Packers recording one

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tackle against the Minnesota Vikings.

Miami Dolphins

Stoneburner signed to the

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practice squad on November 4, 2014. The next month, the Dolphins signed him to a Reserve/Futures contract. On September 6, 2015, he was re-signed to the Dolphins practice squad. On September 14, 2015, Stoneburner was signed to the active roster after tight end Dion Sims suffered a

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. While on the active roster, he appeared in 11 games, with one start. He recorded five receptions for 47 yards and two touchdowns. On July 30, 2016, Stoneburner was

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Los Angeles Rams

On August 4, 2016, Stoneburner was signed by the Rams. On August 30, he was released by the Rams.

New Orleans Saints

On September 14, 2016, Stoneburner was signed to the

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' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 2, 2017. He was waived by the Saints on May 8, 2017.

Statistics

Personal life

Stoneburner is the son of Cathy and Mark Stoneburner and the oldest of four kids.

References

External links

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Ohio State Buckeyes bio

Green Bay Packers bio

Miami Dolphins bio

Los Angeles Rams bio

New Orleans Saints bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Stoneburner, Jake 1989 births Living people American football tight ends Ohio State Buckeyes football players Green Bay Packers players Miami Dolphins players Los Angeles Rams players New Orleans Saints players Players of American football from Columbus, Ohio