Donnie Ernsberger

Donald "Donnie" Ernsberger (born October 13, 1996) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Western Michigan.

Donnie Ernsberger
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Ernsberger with the DC Defenders in 2020
Personal information
Born: (1996-10-13) October 13, 1996
Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S.
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
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

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. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[12]

Tennessee Titans

On August 5, 2021, Ernsberger signed with the Tennessee Titans.[13] On August 11, 2021, Ernsberger was waived/injured and placed on injured reserve, but was waived off injured reserve on August 14, 2021.[14]

References
  1. Thompson, Ash (April 20, 2018). "Detroit Lions draft target: Western Michigan's Donnie Ernsberger". DetroitJockCity.com. FanSided. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  2. Nothaft, Patrick (August 17, 2018). "WMU tight end Donnie Ernsberger ready for expanded role in new offense". MLive.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  3. 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.
  4. Nothaft, Patrick (April 28, 2018). "WMU's Jarvion Franklin, Donnie Ernsberger sign NFL free agent deals". MLive.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  5. Auman, Greg (August 10, 2018). "With Hargreaves sidelined, Bucs add two rookie cornerbacks". TampaBay.com. Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  6. Arcia, Gil (November 28, 2018). "Bucs promote a cornerback, sign tight end to practice squad". BucsNation.com. SB Nation. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
  7. 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.
  8. Smith, Scott (July 31, 2019). "Bucs Make Off-Day Roster Moves". Buccaneers.com.
  9. "Jaguars sign TE Donnie Ernsberger". Jaguars.com. August 1, 2019.
  10. Murphy, Ben (August 31, 2019). "Jaguars announce 53-man roster". firstcoastnews.com. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  11. "SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT RESULTS". XFL.com. November 22, 2019.
  12. Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  13. Wyatt, Jim (August 5, 2021). "Titans Add QB Matt Barkley, Release QB DeShone Kizer, in a Flurry of Roster Moves". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
  14. Moraitis, Mike (August 11, 2021). "Titans part ways with 3 players in Tuesday roster moves". USAToday.com. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
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