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| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 1, 1998
[1] Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight: | 321 lb (146 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Philadelphia (MS) |
| College: | Mississippi State (2016–2020) |
| Undrafted: | 2021 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Injured reserve |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Gregory Antonio Eiland (born February 1, 1998) [1] is an American football offensive tackle for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Mississippi State.
Early life and high school
Eiland was born on February 1, 1998, in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He started his football career in the Philadelphia Youth Football League. He was a two-year starter in high school varsity football at Philadelphia High School. [2]
College career
Eiland played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. [3] [4] [5] He appeared in 47 career games with 34 starts on the offensive line for the Bulldogs. [6]
Professional career
Seattle Seahawks
After not being selected in the 2021 NFL Draft, Eiland signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2021. [7] He was assigned to the practice squad on September 1, 2021. [8] He was waived on August 30, 2022, but he was re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was signed to a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023. He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was waived from the practice squad on August 31, was brought back on September 11, and released again on September 21. [9] [10] He was signed back to the practice squad on October 18, 2023, and released again on October 30. [11] [12]
San Antonio Brahmas
On January 19, 2024, Eiland signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). [13] He was placed on injured reserve on April 16, 2024. [14]
References
- ^ a b "Greg Eiland Biography". ESPN. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ "Greg Eiland, Philadelphia, Offensive Tackle". 247sports.com. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
- ^ Smith, Corbin K. (June 16, 2023). "Seahawks 90-Man Countdown: OT Greg Eiland - Third Times a Charm?". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ French, Ellie (April 29, 2021). "Greg Eiland hopes to make family, fallen friend proud with NFL Draft selection". WTOK-TV.
- ^ Horka, Tyler (October 11, 2019). "'Inseparable': How the memory of a fallen friend empowers Greg Eiland at Mississippi State". Clarion Ledger.
- ^ "Greg Eiland". Mississippi State Bulldogs.
- ^ Smith, Corbin K. (May 14, 2021). "Seahawks Announce 13 Undrafted Free Agent Signings". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ Alexander, Mookie (September 1, 2021). "Seahawks announce 14 practice squad signings". Field Gulls. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ Gilbert, John (September 11, 2023). "Report: Seahawks sign Greg Eiland to practice squad with o-linemen hurting". Field Gulls. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ Weaver, Tim (October 18, 2023). "Seahawks 2023 practice squad tracker: OL Greg Eiland, WR Cody White join up". sports.yahoo.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (October 18, 2023). "Seahawks Sign WR Cody Thompson To 53-Man Roster, Add Two To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Weaver, Tim. "Seahawks 2023 practice squad tracker: SaRodorick Thompson waived". Seahawks Wire. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
- ^ "The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved April 17, 2024.