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.

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

Early life and high school

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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

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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

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Seattle Seahawks

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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

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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 actiavted on May 20, 2024.[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Greg Eiland Biography". ESPN. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  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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