Tommy Eichenberg

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Tommy Eichenberg
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Eichenberg with the Ohio State Buckeyes
No. 45 – Las Vegas Raiders
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (2001-01-11) January 11, 2001 (age 23)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school: Saint Ignatius
(Cleveland, Ohio)
College: Ohio State (2019–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 5 / pick: 148
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tommy Eichenberg (born January 11, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Early life

Eichenberg grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and attended Saint Ignatius High School. [1] As a senior, Eichenberg was named first team All-Ohio after making 126 tackles with eight sacks, 23 tackles for loss, and five passes broken up. [2] He initially committed to play college football at Boston College, but re-opened his recruitment during his senior year. [3] Eichenberg ultimately signed to play at Ohio State over offers from Michigan, Michigan State, Iowa, and Kentucky. [4] He was a 4-star recruit. [5]

College career

Eichenberg redshirted his true freshman year after playing in four games. Eichenberg was named a starter at linebacker entering his junior year. [6] He finished the season second on the team with 64 tackles. [7] Eichenberg was named the defensive MVP of the 2022 Rose Bowl after making 17 total tackles as Ohio State beat Utah 48–45. [8] [9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄8 in
(1.89 m)		233 lb
(106 kg)		31+5⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.24 s7.02 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		25 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [10] [11] [12]

Eichenberg was selected with the 148th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the Las Vegas Raiders. [13]

Personal life

Eichenberg's older brother, Liam, played college football at Notre Dame and currently plays in the National Football League for the Miami Dolphins. [14]

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References

  1. ↑ Baird, Nathan (September 10, 2021). "St. Ignatius alum Tommy Eichenberg earning Ohio State football's respect — and a starting job". Cleveland.com . Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  2. ↑ Kaufman, Joey (September 2, 2022). "Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg keeps dedicated approach". The Columbus Dispatch . Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  3. ↑ Trieu, Allen (November 8, 2018). "Michigan emerges as contender for four-star linebacker Tommy Eichenberg". Detroit News . Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  4. ↑ Smith, Cam (December 7, 2018). "Former BC commit, Ohio native Tommy Eichenberg commits to Ohio State". USATodayHSS.com. USA Today . Retrieved October 6, 2022.|
  5. ↑ "Tommy Eichenberg, 2019 Inside Linebacker, Ohio State". Rivals.com. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  6. ↑ Means, Stephen (September 2, 2021). "St. Ignatius' Tommy Eichenberg claims starting LB role in third year as an Ohio State football player". Cleveland.com . Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  7. ↑ Gay, Colin (September 7, 2022). "Ohio State LB Tommy Eichenberg named Nagurski Player of the Week". The Columbus Dispatch . Retrieved October 5, 2022.
  8. ↑ Baird, Nathan (April 18, 2022). "Ohio State football's Tommy Eichenberg quietly but fiercely staked claim to starting linebacker role this spring". Cleveland.com . Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  9. ↑ Baird, Nathan (August 13, 2022). "Why Tommy Eichenberg may be the platypus Ohio State football needs at linebacker". Cleveland.com . Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Tommy Eichenberg Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  11. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Tommy Eichenberg College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  12. ↑ Brown, Chase (March 20, 2024). "Buckeye Pro Day Central: Results, Videos, Sights and Sounds From Ohio State's 2024 Pro Day". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved December 7, 2024.
  13. ↑ Champion, Aidan (April 27, 2024). "Raiders Select LB Tommy Eichenberg With No. 148 Pick in 2024 NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  14. ↑ Baird, Nathan (September 1, 2022). "Ohio State football linebacker, St. Ignatius grad Tommy Eichenberg faces Notre Dame family ties". Cleveland.com . Retrieved October 5, 2022.
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