| Oregon Lightning | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Defensive lineman |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | Indio, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Desert Chapel Christian (Palm Springs, California) |
| College: | College of the Desert (2016–2017) Lyon College (2017) Peru State College (2020–2022) |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Ethan Skarmas is an American professional football defensive lineman for the Oregon Lightning. He played college football for the College of the Desert Roadrunners, Lyon Scots and the Peru State Bobcats.
Skarmas was born in Indio, California and attended high school at Desert Chapel Christian. Already standing 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) and weighing 180 pounds (82 kg), he played the positions of sweeper, midfielder and striker in soccer and running back and linebacker in football for the Desert Chapel Eagles. He was captain of both teams. [1] As a senior, Skarmas totaled 2,184 yards and 29 touchdowns. As an outside linebacker, he totaled 141 tackles, a feat that made him a standout from his eight-man squad. His defensive performance earned him the CIF Southern Section Eight-Man Division II Defensive MVP award. He received three scholarship offers in 2016 before announcing his intent to enroll at Dixie State University as a preferred walk-on. [2]
Despite his expressed interest to play college football at Dixie State, Skarmas enrolled at the College of the Desert. He played as a defensive back for the Roadrunners during the 2016–2017 season and made three tackles in nine games played. [3]
Skarmas transferred to Lyon College later in 2017. By then, he bulked up by 15 pounds (6.8 kg), going from 185 pounds (84 kg) to 200 pounds (91 kg). As a freshman, Skarmas played as a defensive lineman on special teams with the Scots, appearing in 10 games and tallying 21 total tackles. [4]
In 2020, Skarmas transferred to Peru State College. Assigned to play as a defensive lineman, he did not post any season stats. He joined the field for the 2021–2022 season, during which he played 10 games and totaled 11 solo tackles and 20 assists. [5]
It was reported on January 16, 2022, Skarmas signed with the Sioux Falls Storm. [6]
On October 2, 2023, Skarmas signed with the Jacksonville Sharks. [7] He was one of three players added to the linemen chart including Amani Peoples and Taylor Sanders. [8]
On January 21, 2025, Skarmas signed with the Oregon Lightning. [9]