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Ranking The 10 Best Kentucky Football Players in the NFL

By Frank Spencer

Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme (83) is introduced before a game against the Washington Redskins at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme (83) is introduced before a game against the Washington Redskins at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons tight end Jacob Tamme (83) is introduced before a game against the Washington Redskins at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

Jacob Tamme was a standout tight end from Danville, Kentucky. Tamme played at Kentucky from 2004-2007. While wearing the Blue and White, Jacob Tamme caught 133 passes in his career. He finished his tenure with a total of 1,417 total receiving yards and 11 touchdowns.

The Kentucky Tight End was drafted in the fourth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He was selected as the 127th overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts. While in Indianapolis, Tamme caught 92 passes with five touchdowns from future Hall of Fame Quarterback, Peyton Manning.

Tamme made his move to the Denver Broncos in 2012. There, Tamme racked up 848 yards on 86 receptions and 5 touchdowns. Tamme played for three seasons in the Mile High City as his quarterback, once again, was Peyton Manning.

In 2015, the Atlanta Falcons drew the Tamme card and he hasn’t disappointed. In just two seasons for the Dirty Birds, Jacob Tamme has caught 87 passes for 867 yards and four touchdowns.

The Kentucky native has made himself quite a career in the NFL.

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