Eric Nzeocha
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| Position: | 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 | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Eric Nzeocha (born April 1, 1993) is a former
.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 National Team of the Bavarian Football Association. He contributed to the German Junior National Team placing fourth in the U19 European Championship in Spain.
College career
His international exposure earned him a scholarship to play for the
As a sophomore, he was a backup tight end in all 12 games, registering 8 receptions for 65 yards. He was named to the Academic All-Conference team for the second time.
As a junior, he was converted into a
Professional career
Nzeocha was signed as an
On September 1, 2018, Nzeocha was waived by the Buccaneers and was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] He was released on January 7, 2019.
Personal life
His brother Mark Nzeocha plays linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers. Nzeocha is half Nigerian.
References
- ^ "Bucs Add International Player to Practice Squad for 2017 Season". www.buccaneers.com. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- ^ Smith, Scott (September 3, 2017). "Bucs Stay Home for Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.
- ^ Smith, Scott (January 3, 2018). "Bucs Sign Eight to Futures Contracts". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on March 8, 2018.
- ^ Smith, Scott (September 1, 2018). "Robinson, Tandy Among Cuts as Bucs Get to 53". Buccaneers.com.
- ^ Smith, Scott (September 2, 2018). "Bobo Wilson Returns on First Practice Squad". Buccaneers.com.