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John Wendling

FS

John Wendling came into the league as a 6th-round selection (184th overall) in 2007, drafted out of Wyoming. His most recent season came in 2013 with DET, capping a 7-season NFL career. His 35.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 22nd percentile.

Size

6'1", 222#

College

Wyoming

Draft

Rd 6, 184th overall (2007)

Seasons

2007–2013

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
36.5

22th percentile among DEFs

11 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.55
Pass rush×0.3-0.70
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2-0.68
Availability×0.1+0.17

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013DET35.610
2012DET36.511
2011DET39.414
2010DET40.112
2009BUF41.115
2008BUF35.49
2007BUF34.86

Career profile

John Wendling has appeared in 77 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: BUF (2007–2009), DET (2010–2013).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2009: a 41.1, in the 33rd percentile among DEFs that year.

2012 splits

regular season

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1LAR—40.1
Week 2SF—43.5
Week 3TEN—42.2
Week 7CHI—39.7
Week 8SEA—39.5
Week 11GB—39.7
Week 12HOU—40
Week 13IND—40.5
Week 14GB—39.6
Week 15ARI—40.7
Week 16ATL—39.7

John Wendling — common questions

What position does John Wendling play?
John Wendling is listed as an FS.
Which teams has John Wendling played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), John Wendling has played for BUF (2007–2009), DET (2010–2013).
Where did John Wendling go to college?
John Wendling played college football at Wyoming.
When was John Wendling drafted?
John Wendling was selected in round 6, 184th overall, of the 2007 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has John Wendling scored?
John Wendling has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is John Wendling's ScoutIndex Rating?
John Wendling rated 35.6 for 2013, the 22nd percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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