Shane Zylstra

Shane Zylstra (born November 16, 1996) is an American football tight end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Minnesota State.

Shane Zylstra
No. 84 – Detroit Lions
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1996-11-16) November 16, 1996
Spicer, Minnesota
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:New London-Spicer
(New London, Minnesota)
College:Minnesota State
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • NSIC Offensive Player of the Year (2017)
  • 3x All-NSIC (2017–2019)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2021
Receptions:3
Receiving yards:34
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

College career

Zylstra was a member of the Minnesota State Mavericks for five seasons, redshirting his true freshman season. Zylstra finished his collegiate career with as Minnesota State school records of 227 catches, 4,297 receiving yards, and 54 touchdown receptions.[1]

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Zylstra signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2021.[2] After signing with the team he was moved from wide receiver to tight end.[3] Zylstra was waived by the Vikings on August 31, 2021, during final roster cuts.[4]

Detroit Lions

Zylstra was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad on September 1, 2021.[5] He was elevated to the active roster on October 10, 2021, for the team's week 5 game against the Vikings.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on January 10, 2022.[7]

Personal life

Zylstra is the younger brother of Carolina Panthers' wide receiver Brandon Zylstra.[8]

References
  1. "Heim, Zylstra persevere to get NFL jobs". Mankato Free Press. May 6, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  2. "Vikings sign undrafted former Minnesota State TE Shane Zylstra". ESPN.com. Associated Press. May 7, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  3. Rominger, Mary (August 5, 2021). "Vikings Training Camp: TE Shane Zylstra battles for roster spot". KEYC.com. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  4. Williams, Charean (August 31, 2021). "Vikings cut Everson Griffen, Ameer Abdullah". ProFootballTalk.com. NBC Sports. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  5. "Lions announce 15 practice squad signings, QB Steven Montez reportedly will be added". The Detroit News. September 1, 2021. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  6. Tomasson, Chris (October 9, 2021). "After spending time with Vikings, Spicer native Shane Zylstra 'pumped' to make Lions debut against them". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
  7. "Detroit Lions sign 9 players to reserve/futures contracts". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. January 10, 2022.
  8. Tomasson, Chris (May 4, 2021). "TE Shane Zylstra excited to sign with Vikings three years after brother Brandon played for them". St. Paul Pioneer Press. Retrieved October 10, 2021.
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