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• Sat out his true sophomore season under NCAA transfer rules then played in all 13 with one start as a redshirt<br />

sophomore and had 14 tackles and 1.5 sacks.<br />

• As a true freshman at Michigan, played in all 13 games with six starts at safety and posted 33 tackles, 1.5<br />

for losses, one interception and three breakups.<br />

PERSONAL:<br />

• Three-year starter at Cardinal Mooney High School in Youngstown, Ohio, posting 84 tackles, 16 breakups,<br />

four interceptions, four forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as a senior. Also rushed for 970 yards<br />

and 10 touchdowns as a running back.<br />

• Earned his bachelor's in business finance and is pursuing a master’s in finance and real estate.<br />

COMMUNITY:<br />

• <strong>2015</strong> Rookie Club presented by UnitedHealthcare.<br />

• <strong>2015</strong> Dallas Cowboys U High School Camp.<br />

JOHN WETZEL<br />

Tackle<br />

6-7 • 328 • 7/18/91<br />

Boston College • FA for ‘13<br />

NFL: 1st Year • Cowboys: 1st Year<br />

TRANSACTION SUMMARY:<br />

1/12/15: Signed a futures contract with Dallas.<br />

12/30/13: Signed a futures contract with Dallas, released (8/31) and signed to Dallas’ practice squad (9/2).<br />

11/13/13: Signed to Dallas’ practice squad.<br />

4/29/13: Signed with Oakland as a rookie free agent and released (8/24).<br />

2014:<br />

• Went to training camp with Dallas, was released at the end and immediately signed to the club’s practice<br />

squad where he spent the entire season.<br />

2013 (Oakland/Dallas):<br />

• Spent the offseason and training camp with Oakland, but was released during final cuts on Aug. 24.<br />

• Spent the first 10 weeks of the season out of football until signing to Dallas’ practice squad on Nov. 13<br />

where he remained for the rest of the season.<br />

COLLEGE:<br />

• In four years at Boston College, played in 32 games and started 24 contests.<br />

• Started all 12 games at right tackle as a senior, helping the Eagles offense average 259.3 passing yardsper-game.<br />

• As a junior, started all 12 games at left tackle and helped the offense rush for more than 100 yards in six<br />

games.<br />

• Played in eight games as a sophomore.<br />

• As a freshman played in six games and helped running back Montel Harris record eight 100-yard games.<br />

PERSONAL:<br />

• Attended Brashear High School in Pittsburgh, Pa. where he played offensive tackle and defensive end.<br />

• Was a two-time all-city selection and helped lead the team to consecutive City League titles.<br />

• Totaled 70 tackles and 7.0 sacks as a senior.<br />

• Also played basketball, volleyball and track and field.<br />

COMMUNITY:<br />

• 2013 Rookie Club presented by UnitedHealthcare.<br />

• 2014-15 Dallas Cowboys U High School Camp.<br />

• 2014 NFL Play 60 clinic, London, England.<br />

• 2014 Fan Appreciation Pep Rally, London, England.<br />

• <strong>2015</strong> Draft Day/Fan Appreciation Party<br />

• <strong>2015</strong> Taste of the NFL: The Ultimate Cowboys Tailgate Party host, benefitting North Texas Food Bank.<br />

• Annual Team Holiday Hospital Visits.<br />

• Kick Off Luncheon and Dallas Cowboys Family Cookbook benefiting Happy Hill Farm.<br />

• Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas.<br />

• Salvation Army Angel Tree Christmas Program.<br />

STAFF ROOKIES/ 2014 SEASON<br />

FIRST-YEAR<br />

RECORDS<br />

PLAYOFF<br />

RECORDS<br />

HISTORY<br />

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SIDELINES

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