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27. Frank Wycheck

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27. Frank Wycheck

A bust in his first two NFL seasons with Washington, Frank Wycheck signed with the Houston Oilers in 1995, who would soon relocate to Tennessee and become the Titans.  It was in the Volunteer State that Wychek would find his groove.

Wychek’s first two years as an Oiler/Titan was good, but his offensive production jumped in 1997, where he began a five-year streak of at least 600 Receiving Yards.  A Pro Bowl Selection from 1998 to 2000, Wychek was instrumental in one of the most famous plays in franchise history, "The Music City Miracle."  In the 2000 AFC Wild Card Game, the Titans were down 16-15, with 16 seconds left.  Wycheck took the handoff from Lorenzo Neal and then passed it to Kevin Dyson, who ran 75 Yards for the winning Touchdown.  The play is disputed to this day as to whether it was a backward or forward pass.  The Titans made it to the Super Bowl that year, albeit in a losing effort.

Wycheck was extremely popular in Tennessee, and he finished his career for the team, retiring in 2003.  With the Titans, Wycheck accumulated 4,958 Yards with 27 Touchdowns.  The franchise inducted him to their Hall of Fame in 2008.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Tight End
  • Acquired: Signed as a Free Agent before the 1995 Season.
  • Departed:

    Retired after the 2003 Season.

  • Games Played: 137
  • Notable Statistics:

    127 Games Started
    482 Receptions
    4,958 Receiving Yards
    27 Receiving Touchdowns
    4 Rushing Attempts
    5 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown
    5 Pass Completions
    6 Pass Attempts
    148 Passing Yards
    2 Touchdown Passes
    4 Kick Returns
    18 Kick Return Yards
    49 Approximate Value

    9 Playoff Games
    37 Receptions
    313 Receiving Yards
    1 Receiving Touchdown

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Second Team All-Pro (2000)
    Pro Bowl (1998, 1999 & 2000)

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