Elijah Garcia

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Elijah Garcia
No. 95 – Denver Broncos
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1998-03-11) March 11, 1998 (age 25)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:302 lb (137 kg)
Career information
High school: John Paul Stevens (San Antonio, Texas)
College: Rice
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 16, 2023
Total tackles:5
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Elijah Garcia (born March 11, 1998) is an American football defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rice Owls.

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Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

After not being selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, Garcia signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 30. [1] On August 30, during the final roster cuts, Garcia was waived, [2] but re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [3]

Denver Broncos

On December 7, 2022, the Denver Broncos signed Garcia off the Rams practice squad. [4] He made his NFL debut on January 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, playing seven snaps. [5]

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References

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  2. Smith, Michael. "2022 NFL Roster Cutdown Tracker". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  3. Grisak, Blaine (31 August 2022). "Rams announce 16-man practice squad". Turf Show Times. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  4. Kinney, Ellie. "Broncos sign DL Elijah Garcia off Rams' practice squad". Denver Broncos.com. Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  5. "Elija Garcia, Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 2 January 2023.