Samuel Eguavoen

Last updated

Samuel Eguavoen
Personal information
Born: (1993-02-22) February 22, 1993 (age 31)
Garland, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:236 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school: Garland (TX) Lakeview Centennial
College: Texas Tech
Position: Linebacker
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:75
Sacks:4.0
Fumble recoveries:3
Defensive touchdowns:1
Career CFL statistics
Tackles:173
Sacks:4
Interceptions:1
Player stats at PFR  ·  CFL.ca

Samuel Ehi Eguavoen (born February 22, 1993) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Texas Tech.

Contents

Early years

Eguavoen played high school football at Lakeview Centennial High School in Garland, Texas, recording 118 total tackles, four sacks, one interception, two pass deflections, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries his senior year. He earned Second-team District 10-5A honors. [1] He was rated a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and ESPN.com. [1] [2] Eguavoen also played basketball at Lakeview Centennial. [1]

College career

Eguavoen played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders of Texas Tech University from 2011 to 2014. He played in twelve games, starting five, while totaling 30 tackles his freshman season in 2011 and was named to Rivals.com's Big 12 All-Freshman Team Defense. He appeared in thirteen games, starting nine, and accumulated 52 tackles in 2012. Eguavoen played in thirteen games, all starts, while recording 70 tackles, 1.5 sacks, three quarterback hurries, two pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery his junior year in 2013. He appeared in ten games, all starts, while totaling 74 tackles, two sacks, two pass breakups, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, one interception and one quarterback hurry his senior season in 2014. He also garnered Honorable Mention All-Big 12 recognition in 2014. [1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		227 lb
(103 kg)		32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.75 s1.60 s2.66 s4.34 s7.15 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 5 in
(3.18 m)		16 reps
All values from Texas Tech Pro Day [3]

Eguavoen went undrafted in the 2015 NFL Draft and spent the year working in Dallas, Texas. [4]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

He signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL on February 24, 2016. [5] [6] He made his CFL debut on June 30, 2016, recording four defensive tackles against the Toronto Argonauts. [7] Eguavoen played three seasons for the Roughriders, playing in 38 games for the team and contributing with 159 defensive tackles, 14 special teams tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception. Eguavoen, who was scheduled to be a free agent February 12, 2019, was released by the Riders on January 2, 2019, to pursue NFL opportunities. [8]

Miami Dolphins

On January 7, 2019, Eguavoen signed with the Miami Dolphins of the NFL. [9] During his time with Miami, Equavoen appeared in 66 games and started seven. He also played a large role on special teams throughout his years on the team. [10]

He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on August 19, 2020, [11] and was activated the next day. [12] He started six games during the season, recording 42 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and one fumble recovery.

In 2021 during a week 18 win against the New England Patriots, Eguavoen recovered a fumble in the end zone on the final play of the game to score his first NFL touchdown. [13]

On March 16, 2022, Eguavoen signed a one-year contract extension with the Dolphins. [14]

New York Jets

On August 6, 2023, Eguavoen signed with the New York Jets on a one-year contract worth $1,080,000. [15] [16] He was released on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad. [17] [18] He was then elevated to the active roster on September 11, 2023, and appeared in the Jets season opening win against the Buffalo Bills as a special teams player. [19] [20] During the following week against the Dallas Cowboys, Eguavoen made his first appearance on defense as a Jet, alongside more usage on special teams. [21] He was signed to the active roster on September 23. [22]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Micah Johnson (gridiron football)</span> American gridiron football player (born 1988)

Micah Johnson is a professional Canadian football defensive tackle for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats. He has also spent time with the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, Green Bay Packers, Calgary Stampeders, BC Lions, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cameron Wake</span> American gridiron football player (born 1982)

Derek Cameron Wake is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for Penn State Nittany Lions, and was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005.

Tearrius George is a former gridiron football defensive end who played for the Calgary Stampeders and Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Kansas State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jamaal Westerman</span> American football player (born 1985)

Jamaal Akeem Westerman is a former American football defensive lineman who is currently a college football coach for Rutgers. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Rutgers and was named to the Second–team All–Big East team two times. Westerman played high school football in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, at St. Thomas Aquinas High School before moving to Brampton, Ontario and attending Notre Dame Secondary School.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeff Luc</span> American gridiron football player (born 1992)

Jeff Luc is an American football linebacker for the Colorado Spartans of the National Arena League (NAL). He previously attended Florida State University. In June 2012, Luc transferred to play at Cincinnati. Luc was a 2009 USA Today High School All-American selection.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Larry Dean (gridiron football)</span> American gridiron football player (born 1988)

Larry Dean is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Valdosta State. Dean was also a member of the Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Edmonton Eskimos, and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Willie Jefferson</span> American gridiron football player (born 1991)

Willie Hebert Jefferson III is an American professional football defensive end for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Jefferson is a three-time Grey Cup champion, winning with the Edmonton Eskimos in 2015 and twice more with the Blue Bombers in 2019 and 2021. He was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2019 with the Bombers, and is a five-time CFL All-Star and six-time CFL West All-Star. He has also been a member of the Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins, and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Jefferson played college football for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and the Baylor Bears.

Korey Jones is a former professional Canadian football linebacker who is an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He first enrolled at Garden City Community College before transferring to the University of Wyoming. He attended Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, Colorado. Jones was a member of the Arizona Cardinals, BC Lions, Green Bay Packers, Florida Blacktips, Edmonton Eskimos, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonathan Newsome</span> American gridiron football player (born 1991)

Jonathan Newsome is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He played college football at Ohio State and Ball State, and was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Ottawa Redblacks and BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shawn Lemon</span> American gridiron football player (born 1988)

Shawn Lemon is an American former professional football defensive lineman who played primarily in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Akron and attended Westlake High School in Waldorf, Maryland. He has been a member of eight CFL teams three indoor football teams and two NFL teams.

Deon L. Lacey is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at the University of West Alabama. He has been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Edmonton Eskimos / Elks, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Freddie Bishop</span> American gridiron football player (born 1990)

Freddie George Bishop III is a former gridiron football defensive lineman. He played college football at Western Michigan University. He first enrolled at Robichaud High School before transferring to Airport High School in Carleton, Michigan. He has also been a member of the New York Jets, Calgary Stampeders, Memphis Express, and Toronto Argonauts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Neville Hewitt (American football)</span> American football player (born 1993)

Neville Hewitt is an American football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Marshall, where he was a safety and linebacker. Hewitt signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2015.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Elandon Roberts</span> American football player (born 1994)

Elandon Roberts is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Houston. He was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He plays primarily as a linebacker on defense, but when injuries during the 2019 season left the Patriots without a fullback on the roster, Roberts began to play that position as well.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Vince Agnew</span> American gridiron football player (born 1987)

Vincent Shonte Agnew is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Central Michigan University and attended Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been a member of the Miami Dolphins, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs and Toronto Argonauts.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Derek Dennis</span> American gridiron football player (born 1988)

Derek Dennis is an American professional gridiron football offensive lineman who is a free agent. He most recently played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Temple. He has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, Arizona Rattlers, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, Saskatchewan Roughriders, New York Guardians, and Edmonton Elks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Derrick Moncrief</span> American gridiron football player (born 1993)

Derrick Moncrief is a professional gridiron football linebacker. He played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) for five seasons, from 2017 to 2019 and 2022 to 2023. He also played for the Edmonton Elks of the CFL in 2021.

Nate Holley is an American football safety who is a free agent. Holley played high school football at Whitmer High School in Toledo, Ohio. He played NCAA football at Kent State. He has also been a member of the Minnesota Vikings, Nebraska Danger, Los Angeles Rams, and Calgary Stampeders.

Brian Keith Cole II is an American professional football linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Mississippi State.

Hamsah Nasirildeen is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida State.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "SAM EGUAVOEN". texastech.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ↑ "Sam Eguavoen". n.rivals.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ↑ "2015 NFL Draft Scout Sam Eguavoen College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
  4. ↑ Hamilton, Ian (June 26, 2016). "Samuel Eguavoen is making his mark with the Saskatchewan Roughriders". leaderpost.com. Archived from the original on July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ↑ "RIDERS ADD FOUR TO ROSTER". riderville.com. February 24, 2016. Archived from the original on July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ↑ "Transactions". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ↑ "SAMUEL EGUAVOEN". cfl.ca. Archived from the original on July 7, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  8. ↑ "Riders release Sam Eguavoen to pursue NFL opportunity". CFL.ca. January 2, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  9. ↑ "Dolphins sign LB Sam Eguavoen to a reserve/futures contract". Dolphins Wire. USA Today. January 7, 2019.
  10. ↑ "Samuel Eguavoen Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Dolphins Place Vince Biegel On Injured Reserve". MiamiDolphins.com. August 19, 2020. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Dolphins Activate Linebacker Sam Eguavoen". MiamiDolphins.com. August 20, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  13. ↑ "New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins - January 9th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Roster Moves: Dolphins re-sign LB Eguavoen". MiamiDolphins.com. March 16, 2022.
  15. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (August 6, 2023). "Jets Sign LB Nick Vigil, LB Sam Eguavoen". NewYorkJets.com.
  16. ↑ Spotrac.com. "Sam Eguavoen". Spotrac.com. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
  17. ↑ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 29, 2023). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 31 More to Get Their Roster to 53 Players". NewYorkJets.com.
  18. ↑ Lange, Randy (August 30, 2023). "Jets Add 10 Players from Their Preseason Roster to the Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  19. ↑ "Jets Elevate LB Sam Eguavoen". www.newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Buffalo Bills at New York Jets - September 11th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  21. ↑ "New York Jets at Dallas Cowboys - September 17th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  22. ↑ Allen, Eric (September 23, 2023). "Jets Place T Duane Brown on Injured Reserve; Sign LB Sam Eguavoen". NewYorkJets.com.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.