Gottlieb Ayedze

Last updated

Gottlieb Ayedze
No. 72 – Las Vegas Raiders
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2000-04-10) April 10, 2000 (age 24) [1]
Germantown, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:309 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school: Northwest (Germantown, Maryland)
College: Frostburg State (2019–2022)
Maryland (2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
  • 3x First-team All-MEC (2020, 2021, 2022)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gottlieb Ayedze (born April 10, 2000) [1] is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Frostburg State Bobcats and the Maryland Terrapins.

Contents

Early life

Ayedze was born in the United States, but moved to Togo when he was age five, before returning to the U.S. when he was 15. [2] He attended Northwest High School in Germantown, Maryland, where he lettered in football and track & field. He would commit to play college football at Frostburg State University. [3]

College football

Frostburg State

During Ayedze's true freshman season in 2019, he appeared in all 11 games, finishing the season with blocking for rushers to gain a total of 1,523 yards and 19 total touchdowns. [4] During the 2020 season, he played in three games, finishing the season with blocking for rushers to gain 300+ yards against Alderson Broaddus. He was also named in the All-MEC First Team. During the 2021 season, he appeared in all 11 games, finishing the season with blocking for rushers to gain a total of 2,192 yards and 28 total touchdowns. He was also named in the All-MEC First Team. [5] During the 2022 season, he appeared in and started all 11 games, finishing the season with blocking for rushers to gain a total of 2,104 yards and 15 total touchdowns. He was also named in the All-MEC First Team. [6]

In December 2022, Ayedze announced that he would enter the transfer portal. [7]

Maryland

On January 18, 2023, Ayedze announced that he would transfer to Maryland. [8]

During the 2023 season, he played in 11 games at right tackle and started the final 10 games. He finished the season with blocking for rushers for the fourth-ranked overall offensive in the Big Ten with 387.3 yards per game, along with the top-ranked passing offense with 278.9 passing yards. [9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄8 in
(1.93 m)		308 lb
(140 kg)		33 in
(0.84 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		5.01 s1.72 s2.88 s7.71 s26.5 in
(0.67 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		21 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [10] [11]

Philadelphia Eagles

Ayedze was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024. [12] He was also selected by the DC Defenders with the fourth overall selection in the 2024 UFL draft on July 17. [13] He was waived by the Eagles on July 25, then re-signed on August 17. [14] He was waived on August 27. [15]

Las Vegas Raiders

On September 25, 2024, Ayedze was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Larry Allen</span> American football player (1971–2024)

Larry Christopher Allen Jr. was an American professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Butte Roadrunners and the Sonoma State Cossacks, and was selected by the Cowboys in the second round of the 1994 NFL draft. Allen is regarded as one of the NFL's physically strongest players ever, while also capable of using his speed against defenders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chris Snee</span> American football player (born 1982)

Christopher Snee is an American former professional football player who spent his entire ten-year career as a guard for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Boston College and was chosen by the Giants in the second round of the 2004 NFL draft. Snee earned two Super Bowl rings with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLVI, both over the New England Patriots.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jeff Dugan</span> American football player (born 1981)

Jeffery Stephen Dugan is an American former professional football tight end and fullback. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in seventh round of 2004 NFL draft. He played college football for the University of Maryland. Before college Dugan attended Central Catholic High School, where NFL quarterbacks Dan Marino and Marc Bulger attended.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">King Hill</span> American football player (1936–2012)

Stuart King Hill was an American professional football quarterback and punter in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Chicago / St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles, and Minnesota Vikings.

John Wesley Ours is a former Arena football running back / linebacker. He played collegiately at West Virginia University. He was nicknamed "Wes Express" in college because of his ability to run over other players. He also was the biggest fullback in the country during his senior season. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He ended his professional football career by winning ArenaBowl XXII with the Philadelphia Soul in 2008.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Phil Loadholt</span> American football player (born 1986)

Philip Loadholt Jr. is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle and the current offensive line coach for the Colorado Buffaloes. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, and played for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) from 2009 until his retirement in 2015. Prior to joining Colorado’s coaching staff, he was an offensive analyst for Oklahoma from 2022–23. He also spent time as a player personnel analyst for Ole Miss (2020–21) and UCF (2017).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Connor Barwin</span> American football player (born 1986)

Connor Alfred Barwin is an American football executive and former professional linebacker, currently serving as the head of football development and strategy for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Cincinnati, and was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2009 NFL draft. He also played for the Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, and New York Giants.

Lawrence Sidbury, Jr. is an American former professional football defensive end. He played college football at Richmond and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft.

Cory Jackson is a former American football fullback. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football at Maryland.

Charles Edward Scott Jr. is a former American football running back. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at Louisiana State University.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dennis Kelly (American football)</span> American football player (born 1990)

Dennis Andrew Kelly is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Purdue and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2012 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greg Ward</span> American football player (born 1995)

Gregory Mario Ward Jr. is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Houston as a quarterback, and converted to wide receiver after going undrafted following his college career. He was a member of the Eagles' practice squad in 2017 when they won Super Bowl LII. He also played for the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) in 2019.

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

Mack Hollins is an American professional football wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Carolina, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Boston Scott</span> American football player (born 1995)

Boston Nealand Scott is an American professional football running back who is a free agent and professional Rocket League esports player for Dignitas. He played college football at Louisiana Tech. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL draft. Scott also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and was known among fans as "the Giant Killer" due to his propensity to perform well against the New York Giants.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Genard Avery</span> American football player (born 1995)

Genard Avery is an American professional football defensive end for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for Memphis, he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">JaCoby Stevens</span> American football player (born 1998)

JaCoby Stevens is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at LSU, where he is now a recruiting specialist.

Arthur Lewis Nichols III is an American professional football running back who is a free agent. He played college football at Central Michigan. During the 2021 regular season, he led the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision with 1,710 rushing yards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Leo Chenal</span> American football player (born 2000)

Leo Chenal is an American professional football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Armani Rogers</span> American football player (born 1997)

Armani Lee Rogers is an American professional football tight end for the Atlanta Falcons. He played college football as a quarterback for the UNLV Rebels and Ohio Bobcats and holds the record for longest run by an NCAA quarterback at 99 yards. Rogers transitioned to tight end after his college career and signed with the Washington Commanders as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Britain Covey</span> American football player (born 1997)

Britain Covey is an American professional football wide receiver and punt returner for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Utah Utes and was signed by the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2022.

References

  1. 1 2 Ault, Bryan (December 27, 2023). "2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Gottlieb Ayedze, OL, Maryland". nfldraftdiamonds.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Gottlieb Ayedze NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Maryland IOL". Bleacher Report . April 5, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Gottlieb Ayedze, Northwest, Offensive Tackle". 247Sports.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Gottlieb Ayedze". frostburgsports.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  5. ↑ Treacy, Jim (November 16, 2021). "MEC announces post-season all conference teams". WSAZ-TV . Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Football Lands 14 Players With All-MEC Honors". Frostburg State. November 15, 2022. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  7. ↑ Lee, Edward (August 30, 2023). "From Frostburg State to Maryland football, right tackle Gottlieb Ayedze has taken path least traveled". Baltimore Sun . Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ Greene, Scott (January 18, 2023). "Maryland adds another local offensive lineman from the transfer portal". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Gottlieb Ayedze 2023 Gamelog". Sports Reference . Retrieved July 7, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Gottlieb Ayedze Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  11. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Gottlieb Ayedze College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
  12. ↑ Boyle, Owen (May 3, 2024). "Eagles sign 7 rookie free agents". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  13. ↑ "2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick". FoxSports.com. July 17, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  14. ↑ Erby, Glenn. "Eagles waive rookie offensive tackle Gottlieb Ayedze from Non-Football Injury List". Eagles Wire. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Get your first look at the Eagles' initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 27, 2024.
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.