Donnie Ernsberger
| No. 80 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 13, 1996 Battle Creek, Michigan |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 241 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Lakeview High School (Battle Creek, Michigan) |
| College: | Western Michigan |
| Undrafted: | 2018 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Donald "Donnie" Ernsberger (born October 13, 1996) is an American football tight end. He played college football at Western Michigan.
College career
Ernsberger played four seasons for the Western Michigan Broncos football team, playing both fullback and tight end.[1] He was used primarily as a blocker in the Broncos offense his first three seasons and was named a third team All-MAC selection as a junior.[2] As a senior, Ernsberger caught 34 passes for 394 and four touchdowns and was named second team All-MAC and participated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[3]
Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Ernsberger signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018.[4] Ernsberger was ultimately waived by the team with an injury settlement during training camp.[5] The Buccaneers later re-signed Ernsberger to their practice squad on November 28, 2018.[6] He was promoted to the Buccaneers active roster on December 18, 2018.[7]
On July 31, 2019, Ernsberger was waived by the Buccaneers.[8]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On August 1, 2019, Ernsberger was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[9] He was waived by the Jaguars during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[10]
DC Defenders
On November 22, 2019, Ernsberger was drafted by the DC Defenders in the 2020 XFL Supplemental Draft.[11] He signed a contract with the league during mini-camp in December 2019.
References
- ^ Thompson, Ash (April 20, 2018). "Detroit Lions draft target: Western Michigan's Donnie Ernsberger". DetroitJockCity.com. FanSided. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Nothaft, Patrick (August 17, 2018). "WMU tight end Donnie Ernsberger ready for expanded role in new offense". MLive.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Pauls, Alex (February 1, 2018). "Donnie Ernsberger relying on his WMU career's production to prove he can play in NFL". Western Herald. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Nothaft, Patrick (April 28, 2018). "WMU's Jarvion Franklin, Donnie Ernsberger sign NFL free agent deals". MLive.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Auman, Greg (August 10, 2018). "With Hargreaves sidelined, Bucs add two rookie cornerbacks". TampaBay.com. Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Arcia, Gil (November 28, 2018). "Bucs promote a cornerback, sign tight end to practice squad". BucsNation.com. SB Nation. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Broderick, Bill (December 18, 2018). "Battle Creek's Donnie Ernsberger promoted to Tampa Bay roster, set for first NFL action". Battle Creek Enquirer. USA Today. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Smith, Scott (July 31, 2019). "Bucs Make Off-Day Roster Moves". Buccaneers.com.
- ^ "Jaguars sign TE Donnie Ernsberger". Jaguars.com. August 1, 2019.
- ^ Murphy, Ben (August 31, 2019). "Jaguars announce 53-man roster". firstcoastnews.com. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ^ "SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT RESULTS". XFL.com. November 22, 2019.