John Christian Mundt (born November 23, 1994) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Mundt signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2017. Mundt had a solid preseason competing with fellow rookie Travis Wilson for the team's possible third tight end spot behind

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and

Gerald Everett Gerald Rashard Everett (born June 25, 1994) is an American professional football tight end. He played college football at South Alabama, and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft. He has also played for ...

. He was waived by the Rams on September 3, 2017, and was re-signed to the

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. He was promoted to the active roster on November 11, 2017. He was waived by the Rams on November 21, 2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on January 8, 2018. Mundt re-signed on a one-year exclusive-rights free agent contract with the Rams on April 17, 2020. He signed another one-year contract on March 18, 2021. He suffered a

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in Week 6 and was placed on

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on October 19, 2021. Without Mundt, the Rams won

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against the

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Minnesota Vikings

On March 16, 2022, Mundt signed a two-year contract with the

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. On March 8, 2024, Mundt re-signed with the Vikings.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 12, 2025, Mundt signed with the

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External links

Jacksonville Jaguars bioOregon Ducks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mundt, Johnny 1994 births Living people American football tight ends Players of American football from Modesto, California Oregon Ducks football players Los Angeles Rams players Minnesota Vikings players Jacksonville Jaguars players