Germain Ifedi
Houston, Texas, U.S. | |||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
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Weight: | 325 lb (147 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Westside (Houston) | ||||
College: | Texas A&M (2012–2015) | ||||
NFL draft: | 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 31 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
Roster status: | Active | ||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||
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Career NFL statistics | |||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Germain Ifedi (born June 2, 1994) is an
Early years
A native of
College career
After
In his sophomore season, Ifedi replaced Ogbuehi at
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | ||
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6 ft 5+3⁄4 in (1.97 m) |
324 lb (147 kg) |
36 in (0.91 m) |
10+3⁄4 in (0.27 m) |
5.27 s | 1.80 s | 3.04 s | 4.75 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) |
9 ft 1 in (2.77 m) |
24 reps | ||
Values from |
Seattle Seahawks
Ifedi was selected in the first round with the 31st overall pick by the Seattle Seahawks.[12] He became the fourth consecutive Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman selected in the first round of an NFL Draft, after Luke Joeckel (2013), Jake Matthews (2014), and Cedric Ogbuehi (2015).[13]
On May 6, 2016, Ifedi signed a four-year deal worth $8.27 million overall with a $4.2 million signing bonus.[14][15] Ifedi made his first career start and NFL debut on October 2, 2016, against the New York Jets in Week 4 after missing September due to an ankle injury.[16] As a rookie, he appeared in and started 13 regular season games and both of the Seahawks' playoff games.[17]
Ifedi entered his second season in 2017 as the Seahawks starting right tackle, starting in all 16 games.[18] Ifedi led the league in penalties with 16.[19]
In the 2018 season, Ifedi appeared in and started 15 regular season games and the Seahawks' one playoff game.[20]
On May 3, 2019, the Seahawks declined the fifth-year option on Ifedi's contract, making him a free agent in 2020.[21] In the 2019 season, he appeared in and started all 16 regular season games and both of the Seahawks' playoff games.[22]
Chicago Bears
On April 1, 2020, Ifedi signed with the Chicago Bears on a one-year deal.[23] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 3, 2020,[24] and activated three days later.[25] He started in all 16 games for the Bears in 2020, 10 at right guard and six at right tackle.[26][27]
On April 1, 2021, Ifedi re-signed with the Bears.
Atlanta Falcons
On April 6, 2022, Ifedi signed a one-year contract with the
Detroit Lions
On May 23, 2023, Ifedi signed with the Detroit Lions.[36] He was released on August 27.[37]
Buffalo Bills
On August 30, 2023, Ifedi signed with the Buffalo Bills.[38] He was released on December 28 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[39][40] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.[41]
Cleveland Browns
On April 18, 2024, Ifedi signed with the Cleveland Browns.[42]
Personal life
Ifedi's parents are
At Texas A&M, Ifedi majored in
References
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- ^ Khan Jr., Sam (April 23, 2014). "A&M spring surprises: Germain Ifedi". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Howe, Jeff (April 2, 2016). "Patriots draft series: Germain Ifedi could add to line's youth movement". Boston Herald. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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- ^ "Germain Ifedi 2016 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "Germain Ifedi 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Patton, Andy (May 2, 2019). "Seahawks decline 5th-year option on tackle Germain Ifedi". Seahawks Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "Germain Ifedi 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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- ^ "Germain Ifedi 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (April 1, 2020). "Roster Move: Bears sign Ifedi to 1-year deal". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved April 1, 2020.
- ^ Lieser, Jason (November 3, 2020). "Bears put OT Jason Spriggs, RG Germain Ifedi on reserve/COVID-19 list; RT Bobby Massie to IR". SunTimes.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (November 6, 2020). "Roster Moves: Ifedi activated from reserve/COVID-19 list". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved November 30, 2020.
- ^ "Germain Ifedi 2020 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "2020 Chicago Bears Roster & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (March 17, 2021). "Roster Move: Bears agree to extension with Ifedi". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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- ^ Mayer, Larry (December 20, 2021). "Roster Moves: Bears activate Ifedi, flex 8 others". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "Germain Ifedi 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ McElhaney, Tori (April 6, 2022). "Falcons add veteran offensive tackle to bolster line of scrimmage depth". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "Germain Ifedi 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Edmunds, Ashton (March 22, 2023). "Falcons re-sign Germain Ifedi to one-year deal". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ McElhaney, Tori (May 16, 2023). "Falcons sign four, release veteran tackle". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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- ^ White, Alec (August 30, 2023). "Bills sign OT Germain Ifedi, re-sign LS Reid Ferguson to 53-man roster". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Zach (December 28, 2023). "Bills release OT Germain Ifedi". Audacy. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ Wojton, Nick (December 31, 2023). "Bills re-sign Germain Ifedi to practice squad after his release". Bills Wire. USA Today. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ White, Alec (January 22, 2024). "Bills sign 14 players to Reserve/Futures contracts". Buffalo Bills.
- ^ "Browns sign OL Germain Ifedi". www.clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
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- ^ "Memphis' Martin Ifedi blossoms into leader in sacks". NFL.com. September 25, 2013. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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