Ryan Otten

Ryan James Otten (born April 7, 1990) is an American former professional football tight end. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He played college football at San Jose State.

Early life Otten was born in Carmichael, California and graduated from Del Oro High School in Loomis, California in 2008. As a senior in 2007, Otten was a first-team All-NorCal selection by Scout.com.

As a junior in 2011, Otten played 11 games, with 52 receptions for 739 yards and 5 touchdowns, becoming one of the best receiving tight ends in the nation. He was also a first-team All-WAC and honorable mention Sports Illustrated All-American selection in a season where San Jose State improved from 1-12 in 2010 to 5-7.

In his senior season in 2012, a season where San Jose State went 11-2 including a victory in the 2012 Military Bowl, Otten played all 13 games and had 47 receptions for 742 yards and 4 touchdowns. Otten led all Division I FBS tight ends in yards per catch with 15.8 in 2012. all other measurements were taken on Pro Day at San Jose State.

Jacksonville Jaguars After going undrafted in the 2013 NFL draft, Otten signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent on Monday April 29, 2013. He was released on August 30, 2013.

San Diego Chargers On October 9, 2013, Otten was signed to the San Diego Chargers' practice squad. Otten signed a future contract with the Chargers on January 16, 2014. The Chargers released Otten on August 25, 2014.

Cincinnati Bengals On September 9, 2014, the Cincinnati Bengals signed Otten to the practice squad. On September 16, the Bengals cut Otten.

Minnesota Vikings The Minnesota Vikings signed Otten to the practice squad on November 12, 2014, and released Otten on May 7, 2015.