Jacob Tamme

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Jacob Tamme

| image = Jacob Tamme 2012.JPG

| caption = Tamme with the Denver Broncos in 2014

| current_team =

| number = 84, 83

| position = Tight end

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|3|15}}

| birth_place = Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 3

| weight_lbs = 230

| high_school = Boyle County {{nowrap|(Danville, Kentucky)}}

| college = Kentucky (2003–2007)

| draftyear = 2008

| draftround = 4

| draftpick = 127

| pastteams =

Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2011}})
Denver Broncos ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})
Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})

| highlights =

2× First-team All-SEC (2006, 2007)

| statlabel1 = Receptions

| statvalue1 = 259

| statlabel2 = Receiving yards

| statvalue2 = 2,570

| statlabel3 = Receiving average

| statvalue3 = 9.9

| statlabel4 = Receiving touchdowns

| statvalue4 = 14

| pfr = T/TammJa00

}}

Jacob Francis Tamme ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|t|æ|m|i}} {{respell|TAM|ee}}; born March 15, 1985) is an American former professional football tight end. He played college football at Kentucky and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Tamme also played for the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons.

Early life

Tamme graduated from Boyle County High School in Danville, Kentucky, where he was a multi-sport star in football, baseball, and basketball.{{Cite web |date=October 11, 2017 |title=Tamme enjoying life in Boyle County |url=https://www.amnews.com/2017/10/10/tamme-enjoying-life-in-boyle-county/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=The Advocate-Messenger |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Colts.com: Jacob Tamme – Tight End |url=http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=506 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122011931/http://www.colts.com/sub.cfm?page=bio&player_id=506 |archive-date=January 22, 2009 |access-date=October 13, 2009 |website=Indianapolis Colts}}

He was a four-year letterman and three-year starter at wide receiver and cornerback for Boyle County, who won four consecutive state championships, two in Class AA and two in Class AAA, and had a 58–2 record over those seasons. He was a first-team all-state selection as a senior by the Associated Press and Louisville's The Courier-Journal when he caught 46 passes for 797 yards, a 17.3-yard average, and 13 touchdowns. In addition, he was a finalist for the Kentucky "Mr. Football" Award, given to the top performer in high school football.

His career totals include 97 receptions for 1,866 yards, a 19.2-yard average, and 32 touchdowns. On defense, he intercepted 23 passes, including two returns for touchdowns. As a kick returner, he took 25 punts for 395 yards, a 15.8-yard average, and two touchdowns.

College career

As a redshirt freshman, he played in all 11 games for the Kentucky Wildcats. He started three games at wide receiver before moving to his more natural position of tight end for the season-ending game at Tennessee, where he had two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Kentucky at Tennessee Box Score, November 27, 2004 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2004-11-27-tennessee.html |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=September 17, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917133354/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2004-11-27-tennessee.html |url-status=live }} For the season, he had 16 catches for 161 yards.{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jacob-tamme-1/gamelog/2004 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723005314/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jacob-tamme-1/gamelog/2004/ |url-status=live }} He was also named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll for excellent work in the classroom.{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme (2007) - Hall of Fame |url=https://footballfoundation.org/hof_scholars.aspx?hof=77 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=National Football Foundation |language=en}}

As a redshirt sophomore, he played in all 11 games, starting 10. He was second on the team in pass receptions with 29 catches for 253 yards and one touchdown.{{Cite web |title=2005 Kentucky Wildcats Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kentucky/2005.html |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 5, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205010832/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/kentucky/2005.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme 2005 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jacob-tamme-1/gamelog/2005 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723005308/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jacob-tamme-1/gamelog/2005/ |url-status=live }} On special teams, he blocked punts against Louisville and Florida. He also earned a slot on the SEC Academic Honor Roll for the second straight year.

As a redshirt junior, he was voted to the All-SEC first-team by the SEC coaches and the Associated Press.{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2006 |title=2006 Associated Press All-SEC football team |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=ncf&id=2686391 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} He led SEC tight ends in receptions with 32, netting 386 receiving yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jacob-tamme-1/gamelog/2006 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723005312/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jacob-tamme-1/gamelog/2006/ |url-status=live }} He made the SEC Academic Honor Roll for the third year in a row.

As a redshirt senior, he had 56 receptions for 619 yards and six touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jacob-tamme-1/gamelog/2007 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723005311/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jacob-tamme-1/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live }} For the second year in a row, he earned first-team All-SEC honors from both the Associated Press (unanimous decision) and coaches polls.{{Cite web |last=May |first=Matt |date=July 19, 2007 |title=Woodson, Tamme top Coaches All-SEC |url=https://kentucky.rivals.com/news/woodson-tamme-top-coaches-all-sec-1 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=CatsIllustrated}}

Tamme finished his career as Kentucky's all-time top pass-catching tight end and second in the history of all SEC tight ends with 133 catches for 1,417 yards.

=Accolades=

As one of the top scholar-athletes in the country, Tamme completed his degree in integrated strategic communications in only three years and earned his MBA just before entering the NFL.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}}

Known for his contributions back to the community, in 2006, he was named to the National Good Works Team by the American Football Coaches Association, the SEC Community Service Team by the SEC Office, and to the Frank G. Ham Society of Character by UK Athletics.{{Cite web |last=Richardson |first=Ryan |date=August 4, 2021 |title=Former UK great, NFL tight end Tamme to speak at Steak & Burger Dinner |url=https://www.owensborotimes.com/features/non-profits/2021/08/former-uk-great-nfl-tight-end-tamme-to-speak-at-steak-burger-dinner/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=The Owensboro Times |language=en-US |archive-date=August 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804193109/https://www.owensborotimes.com/features/non-profits/2021/08/former-uk-great-nfl-tight-end-tamme-to-speak-at-steak-burger-dinner/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2006 |title=Tamme Named to SEC Community Service Team |url=https://ukathletics.com/news/2006/11/21/55aeadd8e4b05936b8463bc9-131468075275331556/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=UK Athletics |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=June 17, 2022 |title=Frank G. Ham Society of Character |url=https://ukathletics.com/academics/frank-g-ham-society-of-character/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=UK Athletics |language=en-US |archive-date=November 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221129154843/https://ukathletics.com/academics/frank-g-ham-society-of-character/ |url-status=live }}

In 2007, he was one of 15 finalists for the prestigious Draddy Trophy, which is presented to the top scholar athlete in the country.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Matt |date=December 3, 2007 |title=Jacob Tamme Finalist for National Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award |url=https://www.on3.com/teams/kentucky-wildcats/news/jacob-tamme-finalist-for-national-scholar-athlete-of-the-year-award/amp/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=On3}} He gave the acceptance speech on behalf of the 15 finalists at the award ceremony in New York City.

Also in 2007, he was named the SEC Scholar Athlete of the Year and elected to the first-team Academic All-America squad by the College Sports Information Directors of America.{{Cite web |date=September 22, 2018 |title=Hall of Fame 2018 – Jacob Tamme |url=https://ukathletics.com/news/2018/09/22/hall-of-fame-2018-jacob-tamme/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=UK Athletics |language=en-US}}

He was the 2007 recipient of the Bobby Bowden Award, a national honor presented by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.{{Cite web |date=January 4, 2008 |title=Tamme Wins Bobby Bowden Award |url=https://ukathletics.com/news/2008/01/04/55aeb170e4b05936b8464486-131468063595502903/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=UK Athletics |language=en-US}}

Tamme was inducted in 2018 to the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame.{{Cite web |last=Gershon |first=Aaron |date=September 21, 2018 |title=Jacob Tamme talks UK Hall Of Fame induction and 2018 Wildcats |url=https://www.aseaofblue.com/2018/9/21/17888924/jacob-tamme-uk-hall-fame-induction-2018-wildcats-falcons-colts-broncos |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=A Sea Of Blue |language=en |archive-date=September 22, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922121624/https://www.aseaofblue.com/2018/9/21/17888924/jacob-tamme-uk-hall-fame-induction-2018-wildcats-falcons-colts-broncos |url-status=live }}

Professional career

{{NFL predraft

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| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jacob-tamme/32005441-4d51-1848-2775-b913bb227857 |title=Jacob Tamme Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=November 11, 2024}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=10789&DraftYear=2008 |title=Jacob Tamme, DS #10 TE, Kentucky |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=December 1, 2018}}

}}

=Indianapolis Colts=

File:Jacob Tamme.JPG

The Indianapolis Colts selected Tamme in the fourth round (127th overall) of the 2008 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/draft.htm |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103014038/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/draft.htm |url-status=live }} Tamme was the ninth tight end drafted in 2008.{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Brad |date=April 27, 2008 |title=2008 NFL Draft: Colts select TE Jacob Tamme at pick #127 |url=https://www.stampedeblue.com/2008/4/27/461751/2008-nfl-draft-colts-selec |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Stampede Blue |language=en |archive-date=April 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404092338/https://www.stampedeblue.com/2008/4/27/461751/2008-nfl-draft-colts-selec |url-status=live }} He and the Colts agreed to a 4-year contract with undisclosed terms on July 23, 2008.{{Cite web |date=July 23, 2008 |title=Colts scramble to sign draft picks before camp |url=http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nfl/id/3502379 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=April 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404120241/http://www.espn.com/espn/wire/_/section/nfl/id/3502379 |url-status=live }}

==2008 season==

As a rookie in 2008, Tamme appeared in 12 games and had three receptions for 12 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2008/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715091625/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live }}

==2009 season==

In 2009, Tamme appeared in all 16 games and started one. He totaled three receptions for 35 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2009/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715090620/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live }} He played in Super Bowl XLIV but lost to the New Orleans Saints 31–17.{{Cite web |date=January 16, 2016 |title=Super Bowl XLIV: Saints slip past Colts 31–17 for 1st Super Bowl title |url=http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/01/super_bowl_xliv_saints_slip_past_colts_31_17_for_1st_super_bowl_title |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127013844/http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/patriots/2016/01/super_bowl_xliv_saints_slip_past_colts_31_17_for_1st_super_bowl_title |archive-date=January 27, 2016 |website=Boston Herald |agency=Associated Press}}

==2010 season==

After Week 7 of the 2010 season, Dallas Clark was placed on Injured Reserve after an injury to the wrist and Tamme took over as the starting tight end.{{Cite web |date=October 22, 2010 |title=NFL: Indianapolis Colts Pro Bowl tight end Dallas Clark placed on IR |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2010/10/22/nfl-indianapolis-colts-pro-bowl-tight-end-dallas-clark-placed-on-ir/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=May 3, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503195427/http://www.mercurynews.com/2010/10/22/nfl-indianapolis-colts-pro-bowl-tight-end-dallas-clark-placed-on-ir/ |url-status=live }} In Week 9, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had 11 receptions for 108 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 26–24 loss.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Philadelphia Eagles - November 7th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201011070phi.htm |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209185420/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201011070phi.htm |url-status=live }} Tamme finished the season with a career-high 67 receptions for 631 yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2010/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715085340/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live }}

==2011 season==

Tamme's numbers declined in 2011 with the absence of Peyton Manning. He finished the year with 19 receptions for 177 receiving yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2011/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715090625/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live }}

=Denver Broncos=

Tamme signed for three years and $9 million with the Denver Broncos on March 23, 2012.{{Cite web |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/broncos-sign-jacob-tamme/ |title=Broncos sign Jacob Tamme |access-date=March 23, 2012 |archive-date=March 25, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325070805/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/23/broncos-sign-jacob-tamme/ |url-status=live }} His contract included $3.5 million in guaranteed money.{{Cite web|url=http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4885/jacob-tamme|title=Jacob Tamme – Unsigned Free Agent – news and analysis, statistics, game logs, depth charts, contracts, injuries|access-date=December 5, 2013|archive-date=December 3, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203114935/http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4885/jacob-tamme|url-status=live}}

==2012 season==

Tamme improved much in the 2012 year as Peyton Manning signed for the Broncos.{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Florio |date=2012-03-20 |title=Manning's deal is done: five years, $96 million |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/mannings-deal-is-done-five-years-96-million |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151228225211/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/20/mannings-deal-is-done-five-years-96-million/ |archive-date=December 28, 2015 |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} Tamme finished the 2012 year with 52 receptions for 555 receiving yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2012/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715091212/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live }}

==2013 season==

Tamme was part of a Broncos offense that was franchise-setting, becoming the first time an NFL team scored over 600 points in 16 regular season games that year.{{Cite web |last=Legwold |first=Jeff |date=December 31, 2013 |title=Broncos Rewind: Offense |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/denver-broncos/post/_/id/3618/broncos-rewind-offense-14 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2013 Denver Broncos Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2013.htm |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 18, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118011102/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/2013.htm |url-status=live }} For the 2013 year, Tamme produced 184 receiving yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715090058/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live }}

Tamme scored a receiving touchdown in the AFC Championship victory over the New England Patriots.{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship - New England Patriots at Denver Broncos - January 19th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401190den.htm |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=November 15, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171115030647/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401190den.htm |url-status=live }} In the Super Bowl, Tamme had two catches for nine yards, but lost 43–8 to the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201402020den.htm |title=Super Bowl XLVIII – Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos – February 2nd, 2014 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |access-date=November 3, 2017 |archive-date=April 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401180105/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201402020den.htm |url-status=live }}

==2014 season==

Tamme played in 15 games and had 14 receptions for 109 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715091632/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live }}

=Atlanta Falcons=

==2015 season==

Tamme signed with the Atlanta Falcons on March 19, 2015.{{Cite web |last=Adams |first=Jay |date=March 19, 2015 |title=FALCONS ADD FORMER BRONCOS TE TO ROSTER |url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Add-Former-Broncos-TE-to-Roster/3feef740-7ed7-4ffb-8dba-6b4144d77e4f |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402124101/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Add-Former-Broncos-TE-to-Roster/3feef740-7ed7-4ffb-8dba-6b4144d77e4f |archive-date=April 2, 2015 |access-date=March 20, 2015 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}} In Week 8, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he had ten receptions for 103 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Atlanta Falcons – November 1st, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511010atl.htm |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814023321/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511010atl.htm |url-status=live }} He finished the season with 59 catches for a career-high 657 yards and one touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 15, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715090103/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live }}

==2016 season==

Tamme was placed on injured reserve on November 21, 2016, after undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery.{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2016 |title=Falcons' Jacob Tamme: Heads to IR |url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/falcons-jacob-tamme-heads-to-ir/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com |archive-date=April 4, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230404094943/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/falcons-jacob-tamme-heads-to-ir/ |url-status=live }} He finished the 2016 season with 22 receptions for 210 receiving yards and three touchdowns in eight games.{{Cite web |title=Jacob Tamme 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TammJa00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=May 8, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

=Retirement=

On November 23, 2017, Tamme announced his retirement from the NFL.{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=November 23, 2017 |title=Jacob Tamme announces retirement after 9 seasons |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jacob-tamme-announces-retirement-after-9-seasons-0ap3000000881845 |access-date=November 23, 2017 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=November 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171124022223/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000881845/article/jacob-tamme-announces-retirement-after-9-seasons |url-status=live }}

NFL career statistics

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2008	IND \| 12 \|\| 0 \|\| 5 \|\| 3 \|\| 12 \|\| 4.0 \|\| 6 \|\| 0
2009	IND \| 16 \|\| 1 \|\| 10 \|\| 3 \|\| 35 \|\| 11.7 \|\| 21 \|\| 0
2010	IND \| 16 \|\| 8 \|\| 93 \|\| 67 \|\| 631 \|\| 9.4 \|\| 30 \|\| 4
2011	IND \| 16 \|\| 5 \|\| 31 \|\| 19 \|\| 177 \|\| 9.3 \|\| 29 \|\| 1
2012	DEN \| 16 \|\| 8 \|\| 85 \|\| 52 \|\| 555 \|\| 10.7 \|\| 36 \|\| 2
2013	DEN \| 16 \|\| 1 \|\| 25 \|\| 20 \|\| 184 \|\| 9.2 \|\| 15 \|\| 1
2014	DEN \| 15 \|\| 0 \|\| 28 \|\| 14 \|\| 109 \|\| 7.8 \|\| 26 \|\| 2
2015	ATL \| 15 \|\| 8 \|\| 81 \|\| 59 \|\| 657 \|\| 11.1 \|\| 41 \|\| 1
2016	ATL \| 8 \|\| 5 \|\| 31 \|\| 22 \|\| 210 \|\| 9.5 \|\| 19 \|\| 3
colspan="2"\|	130	36	389	259	2,570	9.9	41	14

= Playoffs =

rowspan="2"\| Year !rowspan="2"\| Team !colspan="2"\| Games !colspan="6"\| Receiving
class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
GP	GS	Tgt	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
2008	IND \| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2009	IND \| 3 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
2010	IND \| 1 \|\| 1 \|\| 8 \|\| 5 \|\| 46 \|\| 9.2 \|\| 15 \|\| 0
2012	DEN \| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 3 \|\| 3 \|\| 44 \|\| 14.7 \|\| 21 \|\| 0
2013	DEN \| 3 \|\| 0 \|\| 4 \|\| 4 \|\| 33 \|\| 8.3 \|\| 23 \|\| 1
2014	DEN \| 1 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.0 \|\| 0 \|\| 0
colspan="2"\|	10	1	15	12	123	10.3	23	1

Personal life

Tamme is a Christian. He has spoken about his faith saying, "My faith is important because it's the core of why I believe we exist as humans. Faith allows us to spend an eternity with God and it fuels my every day actions. I've seen how having faith in God can change lives and it certainly has changed mine."{{Cite web |date=September 28, 2012 |title=Faith, Family, & Football |url=https://www.nflplayerengagement.com/news-and-media/faith-family-football/articles/jacob-tamme/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150203192200/https://www.nflplayerengagement.com/news-and-media/faith-family-football/articles/jacob-tamme/ |archive-date=February 3, 2015 |access-date=January 12, 2014 |website=NFL Player Engagement}}

References

External links

[https://web.archive.org/web/20140202182508/http://www.ukathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/tamme_jacob00.html Kentucky Wildcats bio]

Category:1985 births

Category:Living people

Category:People from Danville, Kentucky

Category:Christians from Kentucky

Category:Players of American football from Lexington, Kentucky

Category:Boyle County High School alumni

Category:American football tight ends

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Category:Indianapolis Colts players

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