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Greg Eiland
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)
Position:Offensive tackle
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:0
Games started:0
Player stats at PFR

Gregory Antonio Eiland (born February 1, 1998)[1] is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Mississippi State.

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

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]

References

  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. ^ Bouda, Nate (September 21, 2023). "Seahawks Sign LB Tyreke Smith To PS, Release OL Greg Eiland". NFLTradeRumors.co.
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