Devin Culp
| No. 82 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 2, 2000 Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 237 lb (108 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Gonzaga Preparatory (Spokane, Washington) |
| College: | Washington (2018–2023) |
| NFL draft: | 2024 / round: 7 / pick: 246 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Devin Culp (born February 2, 2000) is an American professional football tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies and was selected by the Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit]From Spokane, Washington, Culp attended Gonzaga Preparatory School where he played football and basketball.[1][2] He became a starter on the basketball team as a freshman and also saw significant playing time on the football team at Gonzaga as a wide receiver.[3] In football, Culp was a first-team all-state selection, and he helped Gonzaga reach the quarterfinals of the state playoffs as a senior.[1][4] He committed to play college football for the Washington Huskies, after having flipped from the Oregon Ducks.[5][6]
College career
[edit]Culp became a tight end and redshirted as a true freshman at Washington in 2018.[7] He appeared in 14 of the team's 17 games in the 2019 and 2020 seasons but saw limited playing time, only making a single reception.[7] He had a breakout season in 2021, recording 20 catches for 222 yards and one touchdown.[8][9] In 2022, he recorded 29 receptions for 266 yards and a touchdown.[10] He returned for a final season in 2023 and caught 16 passes for 208 yards and two scores, named honorable mention All-Pac-12 Conference and College sports communicators (CSC) academic all district team[11] while helping Washington reach the national championship.[1][12][13]
Professional career
[edit]On August 27, 2024, It was announced Devin Culp made the 52 man roster of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers[14] where he will play with former University of Washington Huskies: Greg Gaines, Vita Vea, Joe Tyron-Shoyinka, Cade Otton, and Jalen Mcmillan. [15]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+1⁄8 in (1.91 m) | 231 lb (105 kg) | 32+7⁄8 in (0.84 m) | 9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) | 4.47 s | 1.55 s | 2.60 s | 4.31 s | 7.28 s | 35.0 in (0.89 m) | 9 ft 10 in (3.00 m) | ||
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[16][17] | ||||||||||||
Culp was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine in 2024, where he ran the fourth-fastest 40-yard dash by a tight end since 2003.[18] He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round (246th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[19]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Devin Culp". Washington Huskies.
- ^ Vorel, Mike (April 11, 2022). "Gonzaga Prep grad Devin Culp was destined to play for Kalen DeBoer; will he develop into UW's next NFL tight end?". Walla Walla Union-Bulletin. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Nemec, Andrew (June 18, 2016). "Devin Culp, 2018 Gonzaga Prep WR, commits to Oregon Ducks". OregonLive.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ Lawson, Theo (December 2, 2023). "'A million different emotions.' Former G-Prep standout Devin Culp rewarded in UW title game win over Oregon". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Jude, Adam (April 8, 2017). "Huskies get commitment from Spokane tight end Devin Culp". The Seattle Times. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Jude, Adam (June 20, 2018). "Freshman Devin Culp eager to help Huskies' suddenly thin tight end room". The Seattle Times. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Smith, Lauren (April 7, 2022). "UW Huskies have had a run of productive in-state tight ends. Who's next?". The News-Tribune. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Eklund, Scott (July 2, 2022). "Under The Helmet With Devin Culp". 247Sports. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Raley, Dan (November 25, 2022). "It's a Husky Road Trip, But Devin Culp Heads Home to the 509". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ Chavez, Michael (August 17, 2023). "Sixth-year seniors Devin Culp, Jack Westover bring lifelong bond to Husky offense". The Spokesman-Review.
- ^ "Devin Culp - Football". University of Washington Athletics. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Eklund, Scott (April 15, 2023). "Devin Culp Is Savoring His Final Spring Football With The Huskies". 247Sports.
- ^ Quinn, Andrew (January 5, 2024). "Former Gonzaga Prep star Devin Culp prepares for national championship game with UW". KREM.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers Finalize 53-Man Roster For 2024 Season". Tampa Bay Buccaneers On SI. August 27, 2024. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers". www.buccaneers.com. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "Devin Culp Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Devin Culp College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Raley, Dan (March 1, 2024). "Culp Dazzles Everyone at Combine with His Ultra-Fast 40 Time". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "Bucs Conclude 2024 Draft with TE Devin Culp, An "Issue" in Space". Tampa Bay Buccaneers. April 27, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.