Shane Zylstra (born November 16, 1996) is an American football tight end for the

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of the National Football League (NFL). He played

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College career

Zylstra was a member of the Minnesota State Mavericks for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman season. Zylstra finished his collegiate career with as Minnesota State school records of 227 catches, 4,297 receiving yards, and 54 touchdown receptions.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Zylstra signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2021. After signing with the team he was moved from wide receiver to tight end. Zylstra was waived by the Vikings on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts.

Detroit Lions

Zylstra was signed to the

' practice squad on September 1, 2021. He was elevated to the active roster on October 10, 2021, for the team's week 5 game against the Vikings. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 10, 2022. On October 1, 2022, Zylstra was waived by the Lions and re-signed to the practice squad. Zylstra was activated along with his brother Brandon Zylstra for Week 9 against the Green Bay Packers, Shane finished with his first professional touchdown, a one-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Jared Goff. He was signed to the active roster on November 13. On December 24, Zylstra caught three touchdown passes during a game against the Carolina Panthers.

Personal life

Zylstra is the younger brother of wide receiver Brandon Zylstra.

References

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Minnesota State Mavericks bioDetroit Lions bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Zylstra, Shane 1996 births Living people Players of American football from Minnesota American football tight ends Minnesota State Mavericks football players Detroit Lions players People from Kandiyohi County, Minnesota Minnesota Vikings players