Greg Eiland

Gregory Antonio Eiland (born February 1, 1998)[1] is an American football offensive guard for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Mississippi State.

Greg Eiland
No. 73 – Seattle Seahawks
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1998-02-01) February 1, 1998[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:Practice squad
Career NFL statistics
Games played:0
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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] He was signed back to the practice squad on October 18, 2023.[11]

References
  1. "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.
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