A former Cal walk-on who led the Golden Bears in receiving before a graduate-transfer season at Texas earned him a seventh-round trip to Cincinnati.
Jack Endries walked on at California, developed into a full-time starter, and then spent one final season at Texas before the Cincinnati Bengals drafted him in the 2026 draft's seventh round. He projects as a dependable, sure-handed complementary tight end at the next level.
Path to the league
Endries began his college career as a walk-on at California, redshirting his first year before starting all 13 games in 2023. He transferred to Texas for his final season in 2025, and the Cincinnati Bengals selected him with the 221st overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.
Career highlights
Endries was a three-year starter across his college career, leading California in receiving in 2024 with 56 catches for 623 yards and two touchdowns. His combination of solid hands and natural ball skills made him a reliable target throughout his time at both Cal and Texas.
2025 season recap
In his lone season at Texas, Endries caught 32 passes for 385 yards and two touchdowns, giving the Longhorns a steady receiving option at tight end. That final college season was enough to convince the Bengals to spend a seventh-round pick on him as a developmental complementary tight end.
Sources
- Texas Longhorns: Jack Endries selected in seventh round of NFL Draft by Cincinnati Bengals
- Bengals.com: Bengals Select TE Jack Endries With 221st Overall Pick
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Tight End
- Group
- offense
- College
- Texas
- Hometown
- Danville, CA, USA
- Age
- 22
- Status
- active
