John Wendling

John Wendling (born June 4, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round (184th overall) of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football for the Wyoming Cowboys.

During the 2009 and 2010 seasons, Wendling saw most of his playing time as a gunner on special teams. He led the Bills in special teams tackles in 2009, and also led the Lions in 2010.

Early life John Wendling was born on June 4, 1983, in Cody, Wyoming. He attended Rock Springs High School in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He signed a contract with the team on July 24, 2007. He was waived on February 16, 2010.

Detroit Lions Wendling signed with the Detroit Lions on August 27, 2010.

Wendling was named a special teams Pro Bowl alternate for the NFC during the 2010 NFL season.

Wendling's contract ran out following the 2013 season and he was not re-signed by the Lions.

Career statistics Legend Bold Career high NFL

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD 2007 BUF 14 0 10 10 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2008 BUF 16 0 13 10 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2009 BUF 16 0 27 20 7 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2010 DET 16 0 30 22 8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2011 DET 16 1 25 20 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2012 DET 16 3 29 23 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2013 DET 16 0 14 10 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 110 4 148 115 33 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0

Postseason Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD 2011 DET 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Career 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

College Year Games Tackles Assisted tackles Interceptions Yds TD 2004 5 56 33 3 7 0 2005 3 0 0 3 2 0 2006 5 38 40 1 15 0 Total 13 94 73 7 24 0

Personal life Wendling's wife suggested that he grow out a mullet while watching a Colorado Rockies baseball game in which one of the players donned the prolific hairstyle. Wendling's teammate Reggie Bush referred to him as "Joe Dirt" due to Wendling's resemblance to David Spade's character in the 2001 comedy film by the same name.