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Will Dissly

Will Dissly

American football player (born 1996)

Will Dissly (born July 8, 1996) is an American football tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League.[1] Dissly was Montana's Gatorade High School Player of the Year in 2013.[2]

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Early years

Born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, Dissly graduated from Bozeman High School in 2014. During his senior year, the Bozeman Hawks football team won the state championship.[3] He played on both sides of the ball, recording 57 tackles and 11 receiving touchdowns while being named Montana's Gatorade High School Player of the Year.[3] He originally committed to Boise State in December,[4] but then followed head coach Chris Petersen to Seattle to play at Washington.[5]

College career

Dissly first committed to Boise State out of Bozeman High school in Bozeman, Montana [2014]. He was projected to be a defensive end for the Broncos. After his freshman season at Boise State [2014]; Dissly transitioned with one of his coaches to the Washington Huskies his sophomore season in 2015. After his sophomore season at Washington in 2015, he transitioned from defensive end to tight end.[1] His first reception, against Sacramento State, went for a 27-yard touchdown.[2] After garnering only four receptions as a junior, Dissly had 21 catches as a senior in 2017.[6] Most reports projected Dissly as a blocking tight end.[1][3][7]

Professional career

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Seattle Seahawks

Dissly was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round (120th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.[10][11] He quickly became a trusted target of quarterback Russell Wilson. In the season-opening 27–24 loss to the Denver Broncos, Dissly had three receptions for 105 yards and his first professional touchdown in his NFL debut.[12] He followed that up with three receptions for 42 yards and another touchdown in the Monday Night Football loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 2.[13] During Week 4 against the Cardinals in Arizona, Dissly was carted off the field with 7:52 left in the first quarter after a tackle by Cardinals' safety Antoine Bethea. Although the catch resulted in a 5-yard gain, Dissly's rookie season was cut short after suffering a patellar tendon injury, the same injury that had affected Jimmy Graham in 2015.[14]

In Week 2 of the 2019 season against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Dissly caught 5 passes for 50 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Seahawks won 28–26.[15] In Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints, Dissly caught 6 passes for 62 yards and a touchdown as time expired in the 33–27 loss.[16] In a Week 6 game against the Cleveland Browns, left the game with an Achilles injury.[17] He was later diagnosed with a torn Achilles and was placed on season-ending injured reserve on October 19, 2019.[18]

On March 14, 2022, Dissly signed a three-year $24 million contract extension with the Seahawks.[19] In Week 8, Dissly had a forced fumble and a fumble recovery on special teams in a 27–13 win over the New York Giants, earning National Football Conference Special Teams Player of the Week.[20] He finished the season with a career-high 34 catches for 349 yards and three touchdowns through 15 starts.

On March 5, 2024, Dissly was released by the Seahawks in a cap-saving effort.[21]

Los Angeles Chargers

On March 13, 2024, Dissly signed a three-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.[22]

References

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    "Washington Football Juggernaut, TE Will Dissly, among Mayock's Top 5". The Husky Haul. February 25, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
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    "2018 NFL Draft Profiles: Tight End Will Dissly". UW Dawg Pound. April 25, 2018. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
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    Appelgate, Michael (April 25, 2018). "Homegrown player Dissly ready for NFL". Bozeman Daily Chronicle. (Montana). Retrieved April 29, 2018.
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    O'Neill, Kane (December 5, 2013). "Bozeman standout Will Dissly commits to Boise State". KECI-TV. (Missoula, Montana). Retrieved April 29, 2018.
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    Hansen, Kyle (April 25, 2018). "Bozeman's Will Dissly 'just a kid from Montana' as NFL Draft approaches". 406 MT SPORTS. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
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    "Will Dissly College Stats | College Football at Sports-Reference.com". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
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    "Will Dissly - 11382 | Draft Analyst". draftanalyst.com. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
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    "Will Dissly Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
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    "2018 NFL Draft Scout Will Dissly College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
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    Lewis, Derek (April 29, 2018). "Seahawks select Will Dissly with the 120th pick in the NFL Draft". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
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    Boyle, John (April 29, 2018). "Seahawks Select Washington Tight End Will Dissly In Fourth Round Of 2018 Draft". Seahawks.com. Retrieved April 29, 2018.
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    "Rookie tight end Will Dissly brings the 'cool' in Seahawks' season opener". The Seattle Times. September 10, 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
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    "Seahawks' Will Dissly: Grabs late touchdown". CBSSports.com. Retrieved October 4, 2018.
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    Boyle, John (October 2, 2018). "Seahawks Place Earl Thomas & Will Dissly On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com.
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    "Wilson, Seahawks edge Steelers 28-26 as Roethlisberger exits". www.espn.com. September 15, 2019. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
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    "Seahawks Believe Promising Tight End Will Dissley Ruptured His Achilles Tendon". CBSSports.com. October 13, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2019.
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    Boyle, John (October 19, 2019). "Seahawks Add Jarran Reed To 53-Man Roster, Place Will Dissly On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com.
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    Alper, Josh (March 14, 2022). "Will Dissly re-signs with the Seahawks". nbcsports.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
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    Boyle, John (March 5, 2024). "Seahawks Release Jamal Adams, Quandre Diggs & Will Dissly". Seahawks.com. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
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    "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Tight End Will Dissly". Chargers.com. March 13, 2024.
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