Milo Eifler

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Milo Eifler
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Eifler with the Washington Commanders in 2022
No. 52 – Atlanta Falcons
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1998-02-13) February 13, 1998 (age 26)
Berkeley, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school: Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland, California)
College:
Undrafted: 2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Injured reserve
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:4
Player stats at PFR

Camilo "Milo" Eifler (born February 13, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington and Illinois before signing with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2021. Eifler has also been a member of the Miami Dolphins and Washington Football Team / Commanders.

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Early years

Eifler was born on February 13, 1998, in Berkeley, California. He was adopted by research professor Rachel Morello-Frosch and David Eifler. [1] He attended Bishop O'Dowd High School, playing running back and linebacker. He did not play as a freshman, but was convinced by Hardy Nickerson to try out football as a sophomore. He earned first-team All-WACC, third-team All-East Bay and honorable mention San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro honors as a junior. He was named first-team All-West Alameda County Conference-Foothill League at the outside linebacker position as a senior. He also received an invitation to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Eifler was the number 94 prospect in the nation by Scout.com , 118 by Rivals.com , 142 by 247Sports.com and 280 by ESPN . [2]

College career

After graduating from high school, Eifler accepted a scholarship offer from the University of Washington. He spent his freshman season of 2016 as a redshirt, and did not see any playing time. He played in all 13 games in the following year, making six total tackles. He transferred to the University of Illinois in 2018, but did not play due to transfer rules. In 2019 at Illinois, Eifler played in all 13 games and started 12 at the linebacker position. He made 69 total tackles, ten for loss, and recorded a fumble return touchdown against Minnesota. He appeared in six games, starting five, as a senior in 2020, compiling 27 tackles and one sack on the season. [2]

Professional career

New York Jets

After going unselected in the 2021 NFL draft, Eifler was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. [3] He was waived at roster cuts. [4]

Miami Dolphins

He was signed by the Miami Dolphins to their practice squad on September 3, 2021. [5]

Washington Football Team / Commanders

Eifler signed with the Washington Football Team on December 7, 2021. [6] He made his NFL debut in Week 14. [7] Eifler re-signed with Washington on March 17, 2022. [8] He was placed on injured reserve on October 8, 2022. [9] He was activated on November 25. [10]

On February 28, 2023, Eifler signed a one-year contract extension with the Commanders. [11] On August 28, 2023, he was released as part of final roster cuts before the start of 2023 season. [12]

Atlanta Falcons

On September 19, 2023, Eifler was signed to the practice squad of the Atlanta Falcons. [13] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2024. [14]

Eifler was waived/injured on August 27, 2024. [15]

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References

  1. ↑ Stevens, Matthew (July 2, 2020). "Where Is Illini LB Milo Eifler Getting His COVID-19 Info? A Cal-Berkeley Public Health Expert He Calls 'Mom'". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Milo Eifler – Football – University of Illinois Athletics". FightingIllini.com .
  3. ↑ Aber, Spencer (May 11, 2021). "4 things to know about Jets' UDFA LB Camilo Eifler". USA Today .
  4. ↑ Thompson, Scott (August 31, 2021). "NY Jets Roster Cuts 2021 Tracker". Yahoo.com .
  5. ↑ "Milo Eifler Transactions". Sports Forecaster.
  6. ↑ Alper, Josh (December 7, 2021). "Washington puts Khaleke Hudson on IR, signs Milo Eifler off Dolphins practice squad". Pro Football Talk .
  7. ↑ "Milo Eifler Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  8. ↑ "Commanders re-sign multiple players". Commanders.com. March 17, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  9. ↑ Selby, Zach (October 8, 2022). "Brian Robinson Jr. activated for Week 5 vs. Titans". Commanders.com. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
  10. ↑ Brener, Jeremy (November 25, 2022). "Commanders Place LB Cole Holcomb on IR; Who Replaces Him?". SI.com. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
  11. ↑ Selby, Zach (February 28, 2023). "Commanders re-sign Milo Eifler, Rachad Wildgoose". Commanders.com. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
  12. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 28, 2023). "Commanders place Braeden Daniels on IR, release 12 players". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  13. ↑ Urben, Matt (September 19, 2023). "Falcons sign LB Milo Eifler to practice squad". USA Today . Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  14. ↑ Waack, Terrin (January 10, 2024). "Falcons sign 16 players to reserve/future contracts in 2024" . Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  15. ↑ Waack, Terrin (August 27, 2024). "Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2024". AtlantaFalcons.com.
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