35 Facts About Austin Seferian-Jenkins

Austin Edward Seferian-Jenkins was born on September 29,1992 and is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins played for the New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins played football for the Gig Harbor High School Tides.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins had 126 receptions during his career and played in the 2011 US Army All-American Bowl.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins chose his home-state school, The University of Washington, over offers from Alabama, Miami, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Southern California, and Texas because Washington was the only big school to offer him the opportunity to play both basketball and football.

Head coach Steve Sarkisian announced the next day that Austin Seferian-Jenkins will have to undergo surgery to repair the broken pinkie.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins finished his last year with Washington with 36 receptions for 450 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins was a projected a second-round selection by CBS Sports in the 2014 NFL draft.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round with the 38th overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins caught his second and last touchdown of the season, a one-yard pass from Josh McCown, against the Atlanta Falcons.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins's season was cut short by an injury, landing him on the team's injured reserve list.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins had a career day in a season opening loss to the Tennessee Titans.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins had five receptions for 110 yards and two touchdowns, which were a five-yard reception in the second quarter and a 41-yard reception in the fourth quarter.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins only scored two more touchdowns on the season, which were a nine-yard reception from Winston against the St Louis Rams and a 43-yard reception from Winston against the Chicago Bears.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins played in seven games with 338 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins played in the season opener against the Falcons at the Georgia Dome.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins had one reception for 30 yards and a touchdown, which would be his only one of the 2016 season.

On September 23,2016, Austin Seferian-Jenkins was arrested on a DUI charge and was released by the Buccaneers later that day.

On September 26,2016, Austin Seferian-Jenkins was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins recorded 10 total receptions for 110 yards in seven games with the Jets.

On March 15,2017, Austin Seferian-Jenkins was suspended the first two weeks of the 2017 season for violating the NFL Policy and Program for Substances of Abuse.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins played in 13 games, of which he started ten, in the 2017 season.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins finished with 50 receptions for 357 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.

On March 15,2018, Austin Seferian-Jenkins signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins was placed on injured reserve on October 9,2018, after aggravating a core muscle injury.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins played in five games in the 2018 season.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins recorded 11 receptions for 90 receiving yards and one touchdown.

On February 18,2019, the Jaguars declined the option on Austin Seferian-Jenkins' contract, making him a free agent at the start of the new league year.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins was released on June 4,2019, citing personal issues.

On March 9,2013, Austin Seferian-Jenkins was cited for driving under the influence in the University District of Seattle.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the same day of the incident.

In May 2017, Austin Seferian-Jenkins opened up regarding his struggles with alcohol, and indicated that he had sought help by attending rehab on an outpatient basis.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins was arrested for DUI for a third time on March 9,2020.

On January 31,2022, Austin Seferian-Jenkins was arrested for fourth-degree assault, felony harassment and interfering with the reporting of domestic violence.