Jared Abbrederis

Abbrederis attended Wautoma High School in Wautoma, Wisconsin, and was a three-time letterwinner in football. He was a second-team all-conference quarterback as a sophomore. He was again named a second-team all-conference honors as a quarterback and first-team all-conference as a defensive back in his junior year. As a senior, he was a first-team all-conference quarterback and defensive back, conference offensive player of the year, and Wisconsin Football Coaches Association first-team all-state quarterback. He finished his career with 3,014 passing yards.

He also competed in track and wrestling. He was a two-time state champion and state record holder in the 110m hurdles (14.33s) and state champion as a senior in the 300m hurdles (37.91s). His track team won the state championship in 2009. He was named Gatorade track athlete of the year and BFS Male National Athlete of the Year as a senior. At the 2009 SCC Quadrangular, he won the 100 meters event, recording a career-best time of 10.84 seconds.{{Cite web |title=SCC Quadrangular #2 - Track & Field meet |url=http://www.athletic.net/trackandfield/meetresults.aspx?meet=80552#2865 |website=Athletic.net |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} He also ran the 400 meters in 49.64 seconds.

At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Abbrederis joined the Wisconsin Badgers football team as a walk-on spread quarterback on the scout team in 2009.{{Cite web |title=Wisconsin Badgers: Jared Abbrederis |url=http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/abbrederis_jared00.html |url-status=bot: unknown |website=UWBadgers.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140702141046/http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/abbrederis_jared00.html |archivedate=July 2, 2014}}

In 2010, Abbrederis earned his first letter while playing in all 13 games and starting two games. He finished the season tied for second on the team in touchdown receptions (3), fourth in receiving yards (289), and fifth in receptions (20). He had a personal best 79 receiving yards, including a career-long 74-yard touchdown catch, on two receptions and returned one kickoff for 52 yards against Indiana on November 13, 2010. After the season, Abbrederis was named to Rivals.com's Freshman All-Big Ten Team.

Abbrederis earned his second letter, starting all 14 games at wide receiver. He finished the season ranked third in the country with an average of 15.8 yards per punt return, second-best in a single season in Wisconsin history (minimum 15 returns). He led the team with 933 receiving yards, the fifth-most in school history and most by a sophomore. His eight receiving touchdowns were second on the team and tied for the fifth-most in one season at Wisconsin. His 55 receptions ranked second on the team and seventh-most in school history. He finished second in the Big Ten and 13th nationally with 1,999 all-purpose yards.

He recorded a 60-yard punt return touchdown against Indiana on October 15, 2011. On October 22, 2011, in a 37–31 loss to Michigan State, Abbrederis played as the third safety on the final play of the game to defend a Hail Mary pass by Michigan State's Kirk Cousins.{{Cite web |last=Hughes |first=Elliot |date=October 23, 2011 |title=Michigan State Hail Mary flattens Wisconsin |url=https://badgerherald.com/sports/2011/10/23/michigan-state-hail/ |website=BadgerHerald.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} However, with the game tied and no time left, Abbrederis mistimed his jump on the pass defense, and the ball deflected off another player before landing into the hands of Michigan State's Keith Nichol for a touchdown.{{Cite web |last=Fortuna |first=Matt |date=October 8, 2013 |title=Abbrederis leaving mark across Big Ten |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/bigten/post/_/id/86054/abbrederis-leaving-mark-across-big-ten |website=ESPN.com |access-date=October 28, 2016}}{{Cite web |last=Dunne |first=Tyler |date=April 17, 2014 |title=Journey of faith goes on for UW's Abbrederis |url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/badgers/journey-of-faith-goes-on-for-uws-abbrederis-b99250277z1-255739121.html |website=JSOnline.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} The game officials initially ruled Nichol's catch short of the end zone but ruled Nichol's catch a touchdown after reviewing a replay.{{Cite web |last=Sipple |first=George |date=October 23, 2011 |title=Michigan State 37, Wisconsin 31: Hail Mary wins it for Spartans |url=http://www.freep.com/article/20111022/sports07/111022031/with-video-michigan-state-37-wisconsin-31-hail-mary-wins-spartans |url-status=bot: unknown |website=FREEP.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111024060229/http://www.freep.com/article/20111022/sports07/111022031/with-video-michigan-state-37-wisconsin-31-hail-mary-wins-spartans |archivedate=October 24, 2011}} His 348 all-purpose yards in the Rose Bowl vs. Oregon was a Rose Bowl record until Stanford's Christian McCaffrey broke his record in the 2016 Rose Bowl.File:Jared Abbrederis Workingout vs OSU.jpg on the sideline during a game against Ohio State in 2012]]

Following the 2011 season, Abbrederis was named an honorable mention All-American punt returner by SI.com. In January 2012, Abbrederis earned an athletic scholarship from the university.

Abbrederis scored two touchdowns on September 1, 2012, against Northern Iowa. He had a career-high 147 receiving yards on September 22, 2012, against UTEP. Following the season, Abbrederis was named consensus first-team All-Big Ten.

In 2013, Abbrederis was named to the preseason watch lists for the Fred Biletnikoff Award, Paul Hornung Award, and first-team All-Big Ten by Athlon Sports, Phil Steele and Sporting News. He recorded two catches for 122 yards and two touchdowns on August 31, 2013, against UMass. He caught eight passes for 62 yards and a touchdown against Tennessee Tech on September 7, 2013. During a Wisconsin vs. Ohio State game he caught 10 passes for 207 yards against future 2014 NFL 1st round draft pick, cornerback Bradley Roby.{{Cite web |last=Dunne |first=Tyler |date=May 10, 2014 |title=Big step as walk-on Jared Abbrederis goes to Packers |url=http://archive.jsonline.com/sports/packers/big-step-as-walk-on-jared-abbrederis-goes-to-packers-b99267030z1-258785321.html |website=JSOnline.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}}{{Cite web |last=Jason |first=Christopher |date=October 10, 2013 |title=Ohio State football: Taking a closer look at Bradley Roby |url=http://www.landgrantholyland.com/2013/10/10/4817588/ohio-state-football-taking-a-closer-look-at-bradley-roby |website=LandGrantHolyLand.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}}{{Cite web |last=Annarelli |first=Shawn |date=October 3, 2013 |title=Wisconsin's Abbrederis outshines Ohio State's Roby |url=https://www.football.com/en-us/wisconsin-s-abbrederis-outshines-ohio-state-s-roby/ |website=Football.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016 |archive-date=January 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108121811/https://www.football.com/en-us/wisconsin-s-abbrederis-outshines-ohio-state-s-roby/ |url-status=dead }} On November 26, 2013, it was announced that Abbrederis was one of three finalists for the Burlsworth Trophy, which recognizes student-athletes who began their college football career as a walk-on.{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2013 |title=Former walk-on Abbrederis a finalist for Burlsworth Trophy |url=http://www.uwbadgers.com/news/2013/11/26/former_walk_on_abbrederis_a_finalist_for_burlsworth_trophy.aspx |website=UWBadgers.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} He was named the Burlsworth Trophy winner on December 9, 2013.{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2013 |title=Abbrederis named winner of Burlsworth Trophy |url=http://www.uwbadgers.com/news/2013/12/9/abbrederis_named_winner_of_burlsworth_trophy.aspx |website=UWBadgers.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} He finished his collegiate career tied for the Badgers' all-time receptions record.{{Cite web |last=Kocorowski |first=Jake |date=May 10, 2014 |title=NFL Draft results 2014: Jared Abbrederis the latest Wisconsin receiver in NFL |url=http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2014/5/10/5685466/2014-nfl-draft-results-jared-abbrederis-green-bay-packers-receivers |website=Buckys5thQuarter.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}}

After the end of the 2013 season, Abbrederis was invited to and trained for the 2014 Senior Bowl. However, he injured his hamstring in practice and was pulled out of the game.{{Cite web |last=Fairburn |first=Matthew |date=January 25, 2014 |title=2014 Senior Bowl roster: Jared Abbrederis unable to play after hamstring injury |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2014/1/25/5343142/senior-bowl-2014-rosters-north-south-jarred-abbrederis-aaron-colvin |website=SBNation.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}}

{{see also|Wisconsin Badgers football#Individual school records}}

;Wisconsin Badgers records

• Most receptions, career: 202 (2009–13) (tied with Brandon Williams, (2002–05))
• Highest average per kickoff return, career (min 30 ret.): 25.8, (2010–13)
• Most receptions, season: 78, (2013)
• Most kickoff return yards, game: 201, (January 2, 2012 vs. Oregon)

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Abbrederis was selected in the fifth round (176th overall) by the Green Bay Packers in the 2014 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=Jared Abbrederis Draft Profile |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/jared-abbrederis?id=2543774 |website=NFL.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} He became the first Badgers player drafted by the Packers since offensive lineman Bill Ferrario was selected in the fourth round in 2001.{{Cite web |last=Imig |first=Paul |date=May 10, 2014 |title=Abbrederis first Badgers player drafted by Packers GM Thompson |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/abbrederis-first-badgers-player-drafted-by-packers-gm-thompson-051014 |website=FoxSports.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} After being drafted by the Packers, Abbrederis stated, "Just being a walk-on at Wisconsin and then being able to have my dream to play in the NFL on the Packers, which is my team growing up. That's who I rooted for, so I'm excited."{{Cite web |date=May 10, 2014 |title=Former Badgers WR Abbrederis among Packers' picks |url=http://www.news8000.com/sports/former-badgers-wr-abbrederis-among-packers-draft-picks/25917576 |website=News8000.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016 |archive-date=October 18, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161018233521/http://www.news8000.com/sports/former-badgers-wr-abbrederis-among-packers-draft-picks/25917576 |url-status=dead }} He was also the first Badgers player drafted by Packers general manager, Ted Thompson. Regarding the pick, Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said, "It's nice to come up here and say, 'about time we finally drafted one," and "There's been a number (of Badgers players) over the years we felt we were going to draft. It's great.".

Four days after being selected by the Packers in the draft, Abbrederis signed a four-year contract worth $2.364 million deal, including $144,560 signing bonus.{{Cite web |last=Silverstein |first=Tom |date=May 14, 2014 |title=Packers sign Abbrederis, working to get other rookies signed quickly |url=http://archive.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/259249741.html |website=JSOnline.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}}

In August, Abbrederis tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right leg, requiring surgery; this injury sidelined him for the entire 2014 season.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=August 3, 2014 |title=Green Bay Packers' Jared Abbrederis confirms ACL tear |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/green-bay-packers-jared-abbrederis-confirms-acl-tear-0ap2000000373545 |website=NFL.com |access-date=October 28, 2016}}

During the Packers' first practice of 2015 training camp, Abbrederis suffered a concussion.{{Cite web |last=Cohen |first=Michael |date=July 31, 2015 |title=Jared Abbrederis going through concussion protocol |url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/jared-abbrederis-going-through-concussion-protocol-b99548158z1-320360001.html |website=JSOnline.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} He returned to practice before the last preseason game against the New Orleans Saints. Against the Saints, Abbrederis caught one pass for six yards on 62 offensive snaps.{{Cite web |last=Hodkiewicz |first=Weston |date=September 10, 2015 |title=Abbrederis wanted to stay in Green Bay |url=http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/insidersblog/2015/09/10/abbrederis-wanted-stay-green-bay/72025622/ |website=PackersNews.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Packers during final team cuts.{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2015 |title=Packers reduce roster to 53 |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/packers-reduce-roster-to-53/17b708be-109c-4a48-95ed-f8099d64992a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171207140431/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/packers-reduce-roster-to-53/17b708be-109c-4a48-95ed-f8099d64992a |archive-date=December 7, 2017 |website=Packers.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} Abbrederis was signed to the Packers' practice squad two days later.{{Cite web |date=September 7, 2015 |title=Packers sign WR James Jones, assemble practice squad |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/packers-sign-wr-james-jones-assemble-practice-squad/98ef2e25-4d9e-49a7-8dd7-c4456e38bd25 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817150408/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-press-release/article-1/packers-sign-wr-james-jones-assemble-practice-squad/98ef2e25-4d9e-49a7-8dd7-c4456e38bd25 |archive-date=August 17, 2016 |website=Packers.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} On October 3, 2015, he was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2015 |title=Packers sign WR Jared Abbrederis to active roster |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/packers-sign-wr-jared-abbrederis-to-active-roster/6f8bdf75-549f-4a67-9e2d-b946c7b80e94 |website=Packers.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016 |archive-date=October 29, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029112027/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/packers-sign-wr-jared-abbrederis-to-active-roster/6f8bdf75-549f-4a67-9e2d-b946c7b80e94 |url-status=dead }} He recorded his first NFL reception, a 15-yard catch on third-and-one against the Detroit Lions in Week 10.{{Cite web |date=November 15, 2015 |title=Packers WR Jared Abbrederis records first NFL catch |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/green-bay-packers-jared-abbrederis-records-first-nfl-catch-111515 |website=FoxSports.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} He finished the game with four receptions for 57 yards before suffering a rib injury on a 32-yard catch in the fourth quarter. Coach Mike McCarthy announced that Abbrederis would miss "several weeks" with the injury.{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=November 8, 2015 |title=Packers lose receiver Jared Abbrederis for 'several weeks' |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/24993/packers-lose-receiver-jared-abbrederis-for-several-weeks |website=ESPN.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} He was out the next two weeks until making his return against the Lions in Week 13. He recorded one reception for 16 yards.{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2015 |title=Green Bay at Detroit - 2015-12-03 |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/green-bay-packers-detroit-lions-20151203008/ |website=Sports.Yahoo.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}}

Abbrederis caught his first pass of the 2016 season in Week 1, an eight-yard reception against the Jacksonville Jaguars. On October 24, 2016, he was placed on injured reserve.{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2016 |title=Packers promote WR Allison, S Whitehead to active roster |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-promote-wr-allison-s-whitehead-to-active-roster-17952592 |website=Packers.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}} Abbrederis was waived by the Packers after reaching an injury settlement on October 27, 2016.{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2016 |title=Packers waive homegrown receiver Abbrederis |url=http://www.foxsports.com/wisconsin/story/green-bay-packers-waive-wisconsin-native-jared-abbrederis-wisconsin-badgers-102716 |website=FoxSports.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}}

On January 9, 2017, Abbrederis signed a reserve/future contract with the Detroit Lions.{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2017 |title=Lions sign nine players to Reserve/Future List |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-nine-players-to-reserve-future-list-18421826 |access-date=2025-04-26 |website=DetroitLions.com}} Abbrederis played in 7 games for the Lions in 2017, recording 3 receptions before being waived on November 14.{{Cite web |date=November 15, 2017 |title=Lions sign free agents WR Jace Billingsley and DE George Johnson |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agents-wr-jace-billingsley-and-de-george-johnson-19769648 |access-date=2025-04-26 |website=DetroitLions.com}}

On January 5, 2018, Abbrederis announced his retirement from the NFL.{{cite web | last=Kruse | first=Zach | title=Former Packers WR Jared Abbrederis stepping away from football | website=Packers Wire|publisher=USA Today | date=2018-01-05 | url=https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2018/01/05/former-packers-wr-stepping-away-from-football/ | access-date=2024-10-12}}

Abbrederis met his future wife, Rachel Otto, at a Bible study class in September 2010. They were married on May 26, 2012. In 2014, his wife Rachel announced they were expecting their first child, due in February 2015.{{Cite web |last=Mulhern |first=Tom |date=December 28, 2012 |title=Badgers football: Jared Abbrederis doesn't run his routes alone |url=http://host.madison.com/sports/college/football/badgers-football-jared-abbrederis-doesn-t-run-his-routes-alone/article_4b0cbb58-508d-11e2-bd7a-0019bb2963f4.html |website=Host.Madison.com.com |accessdate=October 28, 2016}}

His hobbies include hunting, fishing, lifting weights and relaxing with friends.

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