Aaron Ripkowski

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Aaron Ripkowski

| image = Aaron Ripkowski.jpg

| image_size =

| alt =

| caption = Ripkowski with the Green Bay Packers in 2015

| number = 22

| position = Fullback

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|12|20}}

| birth_place = Houston, Texas, U.S.

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 1

| weight_lbs = 256

| high_school = Dayton (Dayton, Texas)

| college = Oklahoma

| draftyear = 2015

| draftround = 6

| draftpick = 206

| pastteams =

Green Bay Packers ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2019}})*

| highlights =

Second-team All-Big 12 (2014)

| statweek =

| statseason =

| statlabel1 = Rushing attempts

| statvalue1 = 39

| statlabel2 = Rushing yards

| statvalue2 = 163

| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns

| statvalue3 = 2

| statlabel4 = Receptions

| statvalue4 = 17

| statlabel5 = Receiving yards

| statvalue5 = 103

| statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns

| statvalue6 = 1

| pfr = RipkAa00

}}

Aaron Randal Ripkowski (born December 20, 1992) is a former American football fullback. He played college football at Oklahoma, and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Early life

Ripkowski attended and played high school football at Dayton High School.{{Cite web |date=May 2, 2015 |title=Dayton's Ripkowski picked by Packers in NFL draft |url=https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/dayton/sports/article/Dayton-s-Ripkowski-picked-by-Packers-in-NFL-9672937.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428093403/https://www.chron.com/neighborhood/dayton/sports/article/Dayton-s-Ripkowski-picked-by-Packers-in-NFL-9672937.php |archive-date=April 28, 2018 |access-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Houston Chronicle}}

College career

Ripkowski attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played on the Oklahoma Sooners football team from 2011 to 2014 under head coach Bob Stoops.{{Cite web |title=Oklahoma Sooners: Aaron Ripkowski |url=http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?atclid=208409605 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161028083519/http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?atclid=208409605 |archive-date=October 28, 2016 |access-date=October 27, 2016 |website=SoonerSports.com}} In the 2013 season, he had one reception for a three-yard touchdown on the season.{{Cite web |title=Aaron Ripkowski 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/aaron-ripkowski-1/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428011919/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/aaron-ripkowski-1/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=April 28, 2018 |access-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In the 2014 season, he had seven receptions for 38 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown to go along with six carries for 13 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Aaron Ripkowski 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/aaron-ripkowski-1/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428011914/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/aaron-ripkowski-1/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=April 28, 2018 |access-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} In four years at Oklahoma, he appeared in 47 games and started 17.

=College statistics=

rowspan="2"\| Season ! colspan="2"\| Games ! colspan="5"\| Rushing ! colspan="5"\| Receiving
class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;" \|+ Oklahoma Sooners
GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2011 \| 9 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2012 \| 12 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2013 \| 13 \|\| 7 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 3 \|\| 3.0 \|\| 3 \|\| 1
2014 \| 13 \|\| 9 \|\| 6 \|\| 13 \|\| 2.2 \|\| 5 \|\| 3 \|\| 7 \|\| 38 \|\| 5.4 \|\| 9 \|\| 1
[https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/aaron-ripkowski-1.html Total]	47	17	6	13	2.2	5	3	8	41	5.1	9	2

Professional career

{{external media

| video1 = [http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap3000000490539/packers-pick-ripkowski-no-206 Ripkowski gets drafted by Green Bay]

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{{nfl predraft

| height ft = 6

| height in = {{fraction|1|3|8}}

| weight = 238

| dash = 4.70

| ten split = 1.64

| twenty split = 2.70

| shuttle = 4.33

| cone drill = 7.59

| vertical = 33

| broad ft = 9

| broad in = 5

| wonderlic = 31{{Cite web |date=April 30, 2015 |title=Green Bay Packers picks in the 2015 NFL draft |url=http://archive.jsonline.com/sports/packers/302004231.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180422183911/http://archive.jsonline.com/sports/packers/302004231.html |archive-date=April 22, 2018 |access-date=April 22, 2018 |website=JSOnline.com}}

| note = All values are from Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Aaron Ripkowski – Oklahoma, FB : 2015 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile |url=http://draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=96240&draftyear=2015&genpos=fb |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180419034238/http://draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=96240&draftyear=2015&genpos=fb |archive-date=April 19, 2018 |access-date=April 19, 2018 |website=DraftScout.com}}

}}

=Green Bay Packers=

==2015 season==

Ripkowski was selected in the sixth round (206th overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 2015 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181022150939/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |archive-date=October 22, 2018 |access-date=June 24, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On May 8, 2015, he signed a contract with the Packers.{{Cite web |date=May 8, 2015 |title=Packers sign five draft choices |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/packers-sign-five-draft-choices/cdf08670-7daf-482d-b003-e5d2e262ac00 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170927112202/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/packers-sign-five-draft-choices/cdf08670-7daf-482d-b003-e5d2e262ac00 |archive-date=September 27, 2017 |access-date=August 17, 2016 |website=Packers.com}} In his rookie season, Ripkowski was the Packers' backup fullback behind veteran John Kuhn. He appeared in 15 games, finishing the year with nine tackles on special teams.{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers: Aaron Ripkowski |url=http://www.packers.com/team/roster/aaron-ripkowski/2fb6e242-2da7-4d48-8688-0a1de0df6578 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416173728/http://www.packers.com/team/roster/aaron-ripkowski/2fb6e242-2da7-4d48-8688-0a1de0df6578 |archive-date=April 16, 2018 |access-date=August 17, 2016 |website=Packers.com}} Ripkowski recorded his first career NFL reception, an 18-yard catch and run from quarterback Aaron Rodgers against the Carolina Panthers in Week 9.{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Carolina Panthers – November 8th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511080car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101211145/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511080car.htm |archive-date=January 1, 2018 |access-date=June 24, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, he appeared in fifteen regular season games and two playoff games. He mostly contributed on special teams.{{Cite web |title=Aaron Ripkowski 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RipkAa00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428093646/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RipkAa00/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=April 28, 2018 |access-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

==2016 season==

In 2016, entering his second year, Ripkowski became the starting fullback after the Packers did not re-sign John Kuhn.{{Cite web |last=Spofford |first=Mike |date=July 12, 2016 |title=Countdown to Camp: Spotlight remains on Eddie Lacy |url=https://www.packers.com/news/countdown-to-camp-spotlight-remains-on-eddie-lacy-17322886 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125115400/https://www.packers.com/news/countdown-to-camp-spotlight-remains-on-eddie-lacy-17322886 |archive-date=November 25, 2018 |access-date=August 17, 2016 |website=Packers.com}} As the 2016 season progressed, Ripkowski's role expanded due to injuries to running backs Eddie Lacy and James Starks. He finished the 2016 regular season with 34 carries for 150 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to go along with nine receptions for 46 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. He also contributed on special teams.{{Cite web |title=Aaron Ripkowski 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RipkAa00/gamelog/2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428093748/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RipkAa00/gamelog/2016 |archive-date=April 28, 2018 |access-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Packers finished with a 10–6 record and made the playoffs.{{Cite web |title=2016 Green Bay Packers Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2016.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115032209/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/gnb/2016.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2017 |access-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Wild Card Round against the New York Giants, he had two carries for one rushing yard and one rushing touchdown to go along with two receptions for 11 receiving yards in the 38–13 victory.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – New York Giants at Green Bay Packers – January 8th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701080gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011073327/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701080gnb.htm |archive-date=October 11, 2017 |access-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Divisional Round against the Dallas Cowboys, he had four carries for 24 rushing yards in the 34–31 victory.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Green Bay Packers at Dallas Cowboys – January 15th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701150dal.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115030639/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701150dal.htm |archive-date=November 15, 2017 |access-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the NFC Championship against the Atlanta Falcons, he had three carries for 11 rushing yards and two receptions for 28 receiving yards but was responsible for a fumble in the 44–21 loss.{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Green Bay Packers at Atlanta Falcons – January 22nd, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701220atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821003240/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701220atl.htm |archive-date=August 21, 2017 |access-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

==2017 season==

In the 2017 season, Ripkowski appeared in all 16 games and recorded five carries for 13 rushing yards and seven receptions for 39 receiving yards. He contributed on special teams.{{Cite web |title=Aaron Ripkowski 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RipkAa00/gamelog/2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428093820/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RipkAa00/gamelog/2017 |archive-date=April 28, 2018 |access-date=April 27, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On September 1, 2018, Ripkowski was released by the Packers.{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2018 |title=Packers announce roster moves |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-roster-moves-1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405075805/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-roster-moves-1 |archive-date=April 5, 2023 |access-date=June 24, 2023 |website=Packers.com}}

=Kansas City Chiefs=

On January 31, 2019, Ripkowski signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.{{Cite web |last=Bouda |first=Nate |date=January 31, 2019 |title=Chiefs Sign FB Aaron Ripkowski To Futures Deal |url=https://nfltraderumors.co/chiefs-sign-fb-aaron-ripkowski-to-futures-deal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407011432/https://nfltraderumors.co/chiefs-sign-fb-aaron-ripkowski-to-futures-deal/ |archive-date=April 7, 2023 |access-date=June 24, 2023 |website=NFL Trade Rumors}} He was waived on May 3, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |author-link=Charean Williams |date=May 3, 2019 |title=Chiefs cut three, including Aaron Ripkowski |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/05/03/chiefs-cut-three-including-aaron-ripkowski/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406094308/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/05/03/chiefs-cut-three-including-aaron-ripkowski/ |archive-date=April 6, 2023 |access-date=June 24, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk |publisher=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}

NFL career statistics

rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="2"\| Games ! colspan="5"\| Rushing ! colspan="5"\| Receiving ! colspan="2"\| Fumbles
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" \|+Regular season statistics
GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2015	GB \| 15 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 18 \|\| 18.0 \|\| 18 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2016	GB \| 16 \|\| 8 \|\| 34 \|\| 150 \|\| 4.4 \|\| 15 \|\| 2 \|\| 9 \|\| 46 \|\| 5.1 \|\| 9 \|\| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2017	GB \| 16 \|\| 2 \|\| 5 \|\| 13 \|\| 2.6 \|\| 4 \|\| 0 \|\| 7 \|\| 39 \|\| 5.6 \|\| 12 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2"\| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RipkAa00.htm Total]	47	10	39	163	4.2	15	2	17	103	6.1	18	1	0	0

rowspan="2"\| Year ! rowspan="2"\| Team ! colspan="2"\| Games ! colspan="5"\| Rushing ! colspan="5"\| Receiving ! colspan="2"\| Fumbles
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" \|+Postseason statistics
GP	GS	Att	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	Fum	Lost
2015	GB \| 2 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2016	GB \| 3 \|\| 0 \|\| 9 \|\| 36 \|\| 4.0 \|\| 20 \|\| 1 \|\| 4 \|\| 39 \|\| 9.8 \|\| 20 \|\| 0 \|\| 1 \|\| 1
colspan="2"\| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RipkAa00/gamelog/post/ Total]	5	0	9	36	4.0	20	1	4	39	9.8	20	0	1	1

References

External links

[http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?atclid=208409605 Oklahoma Sooners bio]

Category:1992 births

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Category:American football fullbacks

Category:American people of Polish descent

Category:Green Bay Packers players

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Category:People from Dayton, Texas

Category:Players of American football from Liberty County, Texas

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