Germain Ifedi Explained

Germain Ifedi
Current Team:Cleveland Browns
Number:65
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:June 2, 1994
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:325
High School:Westside (Houston)
College:Texas A&M (2012–2015)
Draftyear:2016
Draftround:1
Draftpick:31
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:102
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:83
Pfr:I/IfedGe00

Germain Ifedi (born June 2, 1994) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft.

Early life

A native of Houston, Ifedi attended Westside High School, where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track.[1] He earned second-team All-State honors by the Associated Press. He recorded 96 pancake blocks as a senior, and also blocked a kick. The Westside Wolves went 10–4 on the season, losing the UIL 5A Division II Regional Final to Dekaney, which were led by running back Trey Williams.[2] Regarded a four-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN, Ifedi was listed the No. 13 offensive guard prospect in his class.[3] [4]

College career

After redshirting in his first year at Texas A&M, Ifedi started at right guard all 13 season games on the offensive line in 2013.[5] [6] The Aggies offensive line, that also included tackles Jake Matthews and Cedric Ogbuehi, blocked for an offense that ranked in the top 10 nationally in scoring, passing and total offense. Quarterback Johnny Manziel completed 69 percent of his passes over the season, for 4,114 yards and 37 touchdowns, and lead the team in rushing yards with 759. After the season, Ifedi was named Freshman All-American by Sporting News.[7]

In his sophomore season, Ifedi replaced Ogbuehi at right tackle (after Ogbuehi had to replace Matthews at left tackle). Ifedi started all but two games of the season, missing the Auburn and Missouri games due to a sprained knee suffered against Louisiana–Monroe.[8] The Aggies offensive line allowed only 27 sacks (2.1 per game), while quarterbacks Kenny Hill and Kyle Allen attempted a combined 514 passes (39.5 per game), leading the Southeastern Conference in passing yards and touchdowns per game.[9]

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Ifedi was selected in the first round with the 31st overall pick by the Seattle Seahawks.[10] 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).[11]

On May 6, 2016, Ifedi signed a four-year deal worth $8.27 million overall with a $4.2 million signing bonus.[12] [13] 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.[14] As a rookie, he appeared in and started 13 regular season games and both of the Seahawks' playoff games.[15]

Ifedi entered his second season in 2017 as the Seahawks starting right tackle, starting in all 16 games.[16] Ifedi led the league in penalties with 16.[17]

In the 2018 season, Ifedi appeared in and started 15 regular season games and the Seahawks' one playoff game.[18]

On May 3, 2019, the Seahawks declined the fifth-year option on Ifedi's contract, making him a free agent in 2020.[19] In the 2019 season, he appeared in and started all 16 regular season games and both of the Seahawks' playoff games.[20]

Chicago Bears

On April 1, 2020, Ifedi signed with the Chicago Bears on a one-year deal.[21] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 3, 2020,[22] and activated three days later.[23] He started in all 16 games for the Bears in 2020, 10 at right guard and six at right tackle.[24] [25]

On April 1, 2021, Ifedi re-signed with the Bears.[26] He suffered a knee injury in Week 5 and was placed on injured reserve on October 13.[27] He was activated on December 20.[28] In the 2021 season, he appeared in nine games and started two.[29]

Atlanta Falcons

On April 6, 2022, Ifedi signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.[30] In the 2022 season, he appeared in all 17 games for Atlanta, mainly in a special teams role.[31] He re-signed with the team on March 22, 2023.[32] He was released on May 16, 2023.[33]

Detroit Lions

On May 23, 2023, Ifedi signed with the Detroit Lions.[34] He was released on August 27.[35]

Buffalo Bills

On August 30, 2023, Ifedi signed with the Buffalo Bills.[36] He was released on December 28 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[37] [38] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.[39]

Cleveland Browns

On April 18, 2024, Ifedi signed with the Cleveland Browns.[40]

Personal life

Ifedi's parents are Nigerian immigrants.[41] Ifedi is a member of the Pi Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. His older brother, Martin Ifedi, played defensive end for the Memphis Tigers. His eldest brother, Benedict Ifedi, is a Primary Care-Sports Medicine Physician in Katy, Texas.[42]

At Texas A&M, Ifedi majored in construction science.[43] He interned with Manhattan-Vaughn Construction in 2015, the joint venture which renovated Kyle Field.[44]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marrion . Jack . February 2, 2017 . Westside's Ifedi reaches Super Bowl with Falcons . January 14, 2024 . Chron.com . en.
  2. Web site: McDaniel . Jason . December 3, 2011 . Williams carries Dekaney past Westfield . January 14, 2024 . Houston Chronicle . en.
  3. Web site: Germain Ifedi, Westside, Offensive Guard . January 14, 2024 . 247Sports . en-US.
  4. Web site: Germain Ifedi - Football Recruiting - Player Profiles . January 14, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  5. Web site: Khan Jr. . Sam . April 23, 2014 . A&M spring surprises: Germain Ifedi . January 14, 2024 . ESPN.com . en.
  6. Web site: Howe . Jeff . April 2, 2016 . Patriots draft series: Germain Ifedi could add to line’s youth movement . January 14, 2024 . Boston Herald . en-US.
  7. Web site: July 10, 2015 . Germain Ifedi Named to Outland Trophy Watch List . January 14, 2024 . Good Bull Hunting . en.
  8. Web site: Tracy . Gerald . November 5, 2014 . Texas A&M Loses Starting Right Tackle Germain Ifedi . January 14, 2024 . Fansided.
  9. Web site: 2014 Southeastern Conference Team Offense . January 14, 2024 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  10. Web site: Condotta . Bob . April 28, 2016 . Seahawks select Germain Ifedi in first round of 2016 NFL Draft . April 28, 2016 . Seattle Times.
  11. Web site: Elmasry . Talal . April 28, 2016 . Germain Ifedi keeps alive incredible Texas A&M streak . January 14, 2024 . Saturday Down South . en-US.
  12. Web site: Condotta . Bob . May 6, 2016 . Reports: Seahawks' first-round pick Germain Ifedi, four others, agree to contract terms . May 23, 2016 . Seattle Times.
  13. Web site: 2016 NFL Draft first-round signing tracker. NFL.com. May 12, 2016. May 23, 2016.
  14. Web site: Bell . Gregg . October 2, 2016 . Finally, rookie "monster" Germain Ifedi will debut on o-line Sunday at Jets . November 4, 2016 . The News Tribune.
  15. Web site: Germain Ifedi 2016 Game Log . January 14, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  16. Web site: Germain Ifedi 2017 Game Log . January 14, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  17. Web site: Patton . Andy . May 2, 2019 . Seahawks decline 5th-year option on tackle Germain Ifedi . January 14, 2024 . Seahawks Wire. USA Today . en-US.
  18. Web site: Germain Ifedi 2018 Game Log . January 14, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  19. Web site: Gilbert . John . May 3, 2019 . The Seahawks decline Germain Ifedi's fifth year option, so what now? . January 14, 2024 . Field Gulls.
  20. Web site: Germain Ifedi 2019 Game Log . January 14, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  21. Web site: Mayer . Larry . April 1, 2020 . Roster Move: Bears sign Ifedi to 1-year deal . April 1, 2020 . ChicagoBears.com.
  22. Web site: Lieser . Jason . November 3, 2020 . Bears put OT Jason Spriggs, RG Germain Ifedi on reserve/COVID-19 list; RT Bobby Massie to IR . November 30, 2020 . SunTimes.com.
  23. Web site: Mayer . Larry . November 6, 2020 . Roster Moves: Ifedi activated from reserve/COVID-19 list . November 30, 2020 . ChicagoBears.com.
  24. Web site: Germain Ifedi 2020 Game Log . January 14, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  25. Web site: 2020 Chicago Bears Roster & Players . January 14, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  26. Web site: Mayer . Larry . March 17, 2021 . Roster Move: Bears agree to extension with Ifedi . January 14, 2024 . ChicagoBears.com.
  27. Web site: Western . Evan . October 13, 2021 . Bears put Germain Ifedi on injured reserve, Elijah Wilkinson likely to start at right tackle . January 14, 2024 . Acme Packing Company . en.
  28. Web site: Mayer . Larry . December 20, 2021 . Roster Moves: Bears activate Ifedi, flex 8 others . January 14, 2024 . ChicagoBears.com . en-US.
  29. Web site: Germain Ifedi 2021 Game Log . January 14, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  30. Web site: McElhaney . Tori . April 6, 2022 . Falcons add veteran offensive tackle to bolster line of scrimmage depth . January 14, 2024 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  31. Web site: Germain Ifedi 2022 Game Log . January 14, 2024 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  32. Web site: Edmunds . Ashton . March 22, 2023 . Falcons re-sign Germain Ifedi to one-year deal . January 14, 2024 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  33. Web site: McElhaney . Tori . May 16, 2023 . Falcons sign four, release veteran tackle . January 14, 2024 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  34. Web site: Comeaux . Jonathan . May 23, 2023 . Lions Signing OL Germain Ifedi . May 24, 2023 . NFLTradeRumors.co . en-US.
  35. Web site: August 27, 2023 . Lions announce roster moves . January 14, 2024 . DetroitLions.com.
  36. Web site: White . Alec . August 30, 2023 . Bills sign OT Germain Ifedi, re-sign LS Reid Ferguson to 53-man roster . January 14, 2024 . BuffaloBills.com.
  37. Web site: Jones . Zach . December 28, 2023 . Bills release OT Germain Ifedi . December 28, 2023 . Audacy.
  38. Web site: Wojton . Nick . December 31, 2023 . Bills re-sign Germain Ifedi to practice squad after his release . January 1, 2024 . Bills Wire. USA Today.
  39. Web site: Bills sign 14 players to Reserve/Futures contracts . Buffalo Bills. White, Alec. January 22, 2024.
  40. Web site: Browns sign OL Germain Ifedi . 2024-04-18 . ClevelandBrowns.com . en-US.
  41. Web site: Dodd . Dennis . June 26, 2017 . How culture, passion and genetics are fueling a Nigerian takeover of U.S. sports . January 14, 2024 . CBSSports.com . en.
  42. Web site: September 25, 2013 . Memphis' Martin Ifedi blossoms into leader in sacks . January 14, 2024 . NFL.com.
  43. Web site: August 28, 2015 . #AskTheAg: Germain Ifedi . January 14, 2024 . 247Sports . en.
  44. Web site: Johnson . Will . August 2015 . On The Front Lines . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160601082219/http://www.12thmanfoundation.com/magazine/2015-August/on-the-front-lines.aspx . June 1, 2016 . May 8, 2016 . 12thManFoundation.com.

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