Greg Eiland

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Greg Eiland
No. 75 – San Antonio Brahmas
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1998-02-01) February 1, 1998 (age 26) [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
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

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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] He was activated on May 20, 2024. [15]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Greg Eiland, Philadelphia, Offensive Tackle". 247sports.com. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  3. ↑ Smith, Corbin K. (June 16, 2023). "Seahawks 90-Man Countdown: OT Greg Eiland - Third Times a Charm?". Sports Illustrated .
  4. ↑ French, Ellie (April 29, 2021). "Greg Eiland hopes to make family, fallen friend proud with NFL Draft selection". WTOK-TV.
  5. ↑ Horka, Tyler (October 11, 2019). "'Inseparable': How the memory of a fallen friend empowers Greg Eiland at Mississippi State". Clarion Ledger .
  6. ↑ "Greg Eiland". Mississippi State Bulldogs .
  7. ↑ Smith, Corbin K. (May 14, 2021). "Seahawks Announce 13 Undrafted Free Agent Signings". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  8. ↑ Alexander, Mookie (September 1, 2021). "Seahawks announce 14 practice squad signings". Field Gulls. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  9. ↑ Gilbert, John (September 11, 2023). "Report: Seahawks sign Greg Eiland to practice squad with o-linemen hurting". Field Gulls. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  10. ↑ Weaver, Tim (October 18, 2023). "Seahawks 2023 practice squad tracker: OL Greg Eiland, WR Cody White join up". sports.yahoo.com.
  11. ↑ Boyle, John (October 18, 2023). "Seahawks Sign WR Cody Thompson To 53-Man Roster, Add Two To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  12. ↑ Weaver, Tim. "Seahawks 2023 practice squad tracker: SaRodorick Thompson waived". Seahawks Wire. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  13. ↑ "The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  14. ↑ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
  15. ↑ "UFL Player Transactions, May 20, 2024". UFLBoard.com. May 20, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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