Devin Culp

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Devin Culp
No. 82 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (2000-02-02) February 2, 2000 (age 24)
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school: Gonzaga Preparatory
(Spokane, Washington)
College: Washington (2018–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 7 / Pick: 246
Career history
Roster status:Active

Devin Culp (born February 2, 2000) is an American football tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies and was selected by the Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

From Spokane, Washington, Culp attended Gonzaga Preparatory School where he played football and basketball. [1] [2] He became a starter on the basketball team as a freshman and also saw significant playing time on the football team at Gonzaga as a wide receiver. [3] In football, Culp was a first-team all-state selection, and he helped Gonzaga reach the quarterfinals of the state playoffs as a senior. [1] [4] He committed to play college football for the Washington Huskies, after having flipped from the Oregon Ducks. [5] [6]

College career

Culp became a tight end and redshirted as a true freshman at Washington in 2018. [7] He appeared in 14 of the team's 17 games in the 2019 and 2020 seasons but saw limited playing time, only making a single reception. [7] He had a breakout season in 2021, recording 20 catches for 222 yards and one touchdown. [8] [9] In 2022, he recorded 29 receptions for 266 yards and a touchdown. [10] He returned for a final season in 2023 and caught 16 passes for 208 yards and two scores, being named honorable mention All-Pac-12 Conference while helping Washington reach the national championship. [1] [11] [12]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		231 lb
(105 kg)		32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.47 s1.55 s2.60 s
All values from NFL Combine [13] [14]

Culp was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine in 2024, where he ran the fourth-fastest 40-yard dash by a tight end since 2003. [15] He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round (246th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft. [16]

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  2. ↑ Vorel, Mike (April 11, 2022). "Gonzaga Prep grad Devin Culp was destined to play for Kalen DeBoer; will he develop into UW's next NFL tight end?". Walla Walla Union-Bulletin .
  3. ↑ Nemec, Andrew (June 18, 2016). "Devin Culp, 2018 Gonzaga Prep WR, commits to Oregon Ducks". OregonLive.com . Retrieved 2024-05-26.
  4. ↑ Lawson, Theo (December 2, 2023). "'A million different emotions.' Former G-Prep standout Devin Culp rewarded in UW title game win over Oregon". The Spokesman-Review .
  5. ↑ Jude, Adam (April 8, 2017). "Huskies get commitment from Spokane tight end Devin Culp". The Seattle Times .
  6. ↑ Jude, Adam (June 20, 2018). "Freshman Devin Culp eager to help Huskies' suddenly thin tight end room". The Seattle Times .
  7. 1 2 Smith, Lauren (April 7, 2022). "UW Huskies have had a run of productive in-state tight ends. Who's next?". The News-Tribune .
  8. ↑ Eklund, Scott (July 2, 2022). "Under The Helmet With Devin Culp". 247Sports .
  9. ↑ Raley, Dan (November 25, 2022). "It's a Husky Road Trip, But Devin Culp Heads Home to the 509". Sports Illustrated .
  10. ↑ Chavez, Michael (August 17, 2023). "Sixth-year seniors Devin Culp, Jack Westover bring lifelong bond to Husky offense". The Spokesman-Review .
  11. ↑ Eklund, Scott (April 15, 2023). "Devin Culp Is Savoring His Final Spring Football With The Huskies". 247Sports .
  12. ↑ Quinn, Andrew (January 5, 2024). "Former Gonzaga Prep star Devin Culp prepares for national championship game with UW". KREM.
  13. ↑ "Devin Culp Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  14. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Devin Culp College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  15. ↑ Raley, Dan (March 1, 2024). "Culp Dazzles Everyone at Combine with His Ultra-Fast 40 Time". Sports Illustrated .
  16. ↑ "Bucs Conclude 2024 Draft with TE Devin Culp, An "Issue" in Space". Tampa Bay Buccaneers. April 27, 2024.
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