Eric Nzeocha

Eric Nzeocha
No. 46 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1993-04-01) April 1, 1993
Ansbach, Germany
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school: FOS Ansbach
(Ansbach, Germany)
College: Wyoming
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Practice squad
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Eric Nzeocha (born April 1, 1993) is a German-born American football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wyoming, and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Buccaneers in 2017.

Early years

Nzeocha attended high school at FOS Ansbach. He began playing flag football for the Franken Knights youth team, before moving up to the junior football team.

College career

His international exposure earned him a scholarship to play for the University of Wyoming.

Professional career

Nzeocha was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on May 25, 2017. He participated in the NFL's International Player Pathway program, and was the second German player to spend a season on Tampa Bay's practice squad.[1] On September 3, 2017, Nzeocha earned a spot on the 11-man practice squad as an international player.[2] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Buccaneers on January 3, 2018.[3]

On September 1, 2018, Nzeocha was waived by the Buccaneers and was re-signed to the practice squad.[4][5]

Personal life

His brother Mark Nzeocha plays linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers. Nzeocha is half Nigerian.

References

  1. ↑ "Bucs Add International Player to Practice Squad for 2017 Season". www.buccaneers.com. Retrieved 2017-09-03.
  2. ↑ Smith, Scott (September 3, 2017). "Bucs Stay Home for Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
  3. ↑ Smith, Scott (January 3, 2018). "Bucs Sign Eight to Futures Contracts". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018.
  4. ↑ Smith, Scott (September 1, 2018). "Robinson, Tandy Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53". Buccaneers.com.
  5. ↑ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2018). "Bobo Wilson Returns on First Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
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