Hot! Wes Welker

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Wesley Carter " Wes " Welker(born May 1, 1981) is an American football for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He has also played for the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins . Welker played college football at .

Despite being undrafted, Welker has had a successful career. Only one player in NFL history, Gale Sayers , had more all-purpose yards in his first three NFL seasons than Welker did with the Dolphins; Welker holds the Dolphins' all-time records for total kickoff returns, kickoff return yardage, total punt returns, and return touchdowns.

As a Patriot, Welker led the league in receptions in 2007 (tied with 2009 . Welker holds the four highest single-season reception totals in Patriots history, as well as four of the top ten receiving yardage totals, including the franchise record. He also holds the franchise records for most receptions in a single game, most receiving yards in a single game, and longest reception. Welker, who had three consecutive 110-reception seasons, is the only receiver in NFL history with at least 110 receptions in any three seasons. He has also been selected to the , the All-Pro Team, or both, in every season of his Patriots career.

Early years

Welker was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma . He started his football career at Heritage Hall High School in Oklahoma City. In his junior year, he helped lead his team to the 2A State Football championship over Tishomingo High School; in that game, Welker had three touchdowns, over 200 all-purpose yards, a 47-yard field goal, and an interception. Also, in 1999 he was named All-State Player of the Year, and Oklahoma State Player of the Year by .

College career Professional career Pre-draft San Diego Chargers (2004) Miami Dolphins (2004 2006) 2004 season 2005 season 2006 season New England Patriots (2007 ) Trade to New England 2007 season 2008 season 2009 season 2010 season 2011 season Career Statistics Regular Season Playoff Games Charity References

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