Jack Mewhort
Jack Donald Mewhort (born August 30, 1991) is a former American football guard who played four seasons for Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Colts in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft.
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| Position: | Offensive guard | ||||
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| Born: | August 30, 1991 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 305 lb (138 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Toledo (OH) St. John's Jesuit | ||||
| College: | Ohio State (2009–2013) | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 59 | ||||
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Early years edit
Mewhort was born on August 30, 1991, in Toledo, Ohio, to Gail (née Schlossman) and Donald Mewhort III.[1] His father is a lawyer and businessman who captained the Wittenberg University basketball team in the late 1980s[2] and was a former president of the Inverness Club in 2019.[3] Mewhort's paternal grandfather, Buzz Mewhort, played basketball at Duke University in the 1960 ACC championship team and later co-captained the team between 1961-1962.[4] Mewhort's mother's family has an architectural and artistic background: his great-grandfather Norman Schlossman[1] was a founding partner of Loebl Schlossman & Hackl and was involved in the recruitment of Pablo Picasso to design and donate the eponymous sculpture in Daley Plaza, Chicago.[5]
Like his father, Mewhort attended St. John's Jesuit High School[1] where in 2009 he was ranked the 212th overall recruiting prospect and the second best center in the nation.[6] He was a member of the U.S team that won the 2009 IFAF Junior World Championship and played in the Under Armour All-America Game the same year.[7] Mewhort received scholarship offers from Michigan State, Bowling Green, Northwestern, and Toledo, committing to Ohio State on December 29, 2007.[8]
College career edit
Mewhort played under coaches Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 2009 to 2013. He was redshirted his freshman year, and played in 10 games the following year as a backup.[9] Mewhort played at right and left guard early in his college career before becoming a 13-game starter at left-tackle in 2013.[10] Mewhort was selected by Urban Meyer to be co-captain of the Buckeyes as a fifth-year senior.[11] As a senior in 2013, Mewhort was named an All-American by ESPN.[12]
Awards and honors edit
- First-team All-American (2013)[13]
- First-team All-Big Ten (2013)[14]
- Second-Team All Big Ten (2012)[15]
Professional career edit
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Bench press | ||||||||
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| 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 309 lb (140 kg) | 34 in (0.86 m) | 9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | 28 reps | ||||||||
| All values from NFL Combine[16] | ||||||||||||
During the 2014 NFL Draft, Mewhort was selected in the 2nd round, 59 overall, by the Indianapolis Colts.[17] Mewhort started 14 games in his rookie season, and all 16 games of the 2015 season. During the 2016 preseason, Mewhort suffered a knee injury and was expected to miss 2–4 weeks recovering.[18] He started 10 games in 2016 before being placed on injured reserve on December 12, 2016.[19]
In 2017, Mewhort started the first five games at right guard before suffering a knee injury. He was placed on injured reserve on October 14, 2017.[20]
On March 21, 2018, Mewhort re-signed with the Colts.[21]
On August 1, 2018, Mewhort announced his retirement from the NFL after four seasons with the Colts.[22] He cited his knee problems as one of the reasons for his retirement.[23]
Personal life edit
Mewhort graduated from Ohio State University with a BSc in Consumer and Family Financial Services in 2014[24][25] and completed his MBA at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University in 2023[26] through a National Football League Players Association program whilst working in real estate in Ohio.[27] Mewhort is a game analyst for University of Toledo Rockets football radio broadcasts.[28]
References edit
- ^ a b c May, Tim (2013). "Competitive and creative". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ Richards, Phil (May 17, 2015). "Colts top draftee Jack Mewhort comes from long line of stellar athletes". IndyStar. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "72nd U.S. Junior Amateur Championship" (PDF). United States Golf Association. July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ Briggs, David (March 30, 2022). "As Duke savors latest March run, Toledo's Buzz Mewhort remembers its first". The Toledo Blade. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ Gapp, Paul (May 19, 2022). "Ah, the Picasso. Chicago's famous symbol came wrapped in intrigue". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved June 26, 2023.
- ^ "Rivals250 Prospect Ranking 2009". Rivals. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ May, Tim (2011). "Meet a Buckeye: Left Guard Jack Mewhort". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ "Jack Mewhort". Rivals. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- ^ Murphy, Patrick (August 2, 2018). "Jack Mewhort retires from the NFL". Bucknuts. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ Bowen, Kevin (May 9, 2014). "Getting To Know Colts New Draft Pick Jack Mewhort". Indianapolis Colts. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ May, Tim (October 30, 2013). "Ohio State spotlight: LT Jack Mewhort". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "2013 AT&T ESPN All-America Team". espn.go.com. December 14, 2013. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ^ "2013 AT&T ESPN All-America Team". ESPN.com. December 14, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "CHECK OUT THE 2013 ALL-BIG TEN FOOTBALL TEAMS". B1G Network. December 2, 2013. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "2012 ALL-BIG TEN CONFERENCE FOOTBALL TEAMS". B1G Network. November 26, 2012. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Jack Mewhort Stats, News & Video - OG | NFL.com". www.nfl.com.
- ^ Reed, Stephen (May 14, 2014). "2014 Colts Draft Pick: Jack Mewhort - OL - Ohio State". stampedeblue.com. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
- ^ Chappell, Mike (August 28, 2016). "Colts' Jack Mewhort expected to miss 2-4 weeks with knee injury". fox59.com. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ . Blogs.Colts.com. December 12, 2016. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
- ^ Bergman, Jeremy (October 14, 2017). "Colts place starting guard Jack Mewhort (knee) on IR". NFL.com.
- ^ . Colt.com. March 21, 2018. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018.
- ^ "Jack Mewhort Retires from NFL;'I Will Always Bleed Blue'". Colts.com. August 1, 2018.
- ^ Newport, Kyle. "Jack Mewhort Retires from NFL After 4 Seasons: 'I Will Always Bleed Blue'". Bleacher Report.
- ^ Schottey, Michael (April 7, 2014). "Jack Mewhort Showcasing Versatility and Dedication During the NFL Draft Process". Bleacher Report. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "April 4, 2014 meeting, Board of Trustees, The Ohio State University" (PDF). The Ohio State University. April 4, 2014. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "One Hundred Ninety-Fourth Commencement Indiana University Bloomington" (PDF). Indiana University Bloomington. May 5, 2023. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Keefer, Zak (September 3, 2020). "After injuries derailed Colts career, Jack Mewhort opens up about life post-NFL". The Athletic. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Mark Beier to Return to Duties as Radio Play-by-Play Voice for Toledo Football and Men's Basketball". University of Toledo Athletics. April 6, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ESPN · Pro Football Reference
- Ohio State Buckeyes bio