Donnie Ernsberger Explained

Donnie Ernsberger
Number:86, 80
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:13 October 1996
Birth Place:Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:241
High School:Lakeview High School
(Battle Creek, Michigan)
College:Western Michigan
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns

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

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Detroit Lions draft target: Western Michigan's Donnie Ernsberger. Ash. Thompson. DetroitJockCity.com. FanSided. April 20, 2018. December 26, 2018.
  2. Web site: WMU tight end Donnie Ernsberger ready for expanded role in new offense. Patrick. Nothaft. MLive.com. August 17, 2018. December 26, 2018.
  3. Web site: Donnie Ernsberger relying on his WMU career's production to prove he can play in NFL. Alex. Pauls. Western Herald. February 1, 2018. December 26, 2018.
  4. Web site: WMU's Jarvion Franklin, Donnie Ernsberger sign NFL free agent deals. Patrick. Nothaft. MLive.com. April 28, 2018. December 26, 2018.
  5. Web site: With Hargreaves sidelined, Bucs add two rookie cornerbacks. Greg. Auman. TampaBay.com. Tampa Bay Times. August 10, 2018. December 26, 2018.
  6. Web site: Bucs promote a cornerback, sign tight end to practice squad. Gil. Arcia. BucsNation.com. SB Nation. November 28, 2018. December 26, 2018.
  7. Web site: Battle Creek's Donnie Ernsberger promoted to Tampa Bay roster, set for first NFL action. Bill. Broderick. Battle Creek Enquirer. USA Today. December 18, 2018. December 26, 2018.
  8. Web site: Bucs Make Off-Day Roster Moves. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. July 31, 2019.
  9. Web site: Jaguars sign TE Donnie Ernsberger. Jaguars.com. August 1, 2019.
  10. Web site: Jaguars announce 53-man roster. Ben. Murphy. firstcoastnews.com. August 31, 2019. September 2, 2019.
  11. Web site: SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT RESULTS. XFL.com. November 22, 2019.
  12. News: Condotta, Bob . XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue . SeattleTimes.com . April 10, 2020 . July 17, 2020.
  13. Web site: Titans Add QB Matt Barkley, Release QB DeShone Kizer, in a Flurry of Roster Moves. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. August 5, 2021. August 5, 2021.
  14. Web site: Titans part ways with 3 players in Tuesday roster moves. Moraitis, Mike. USAToday.com. August 11, 2021. August 12, 2021.

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