Nick Broeker Explained

Nick Broeker
Current Team:Houston Texans
Number:64
Position:Offensive guard
Birth Date:7 October 2000
Birth Place:Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:305
High School:Sacred Heart-Griffin (Springfield)
College:Ole Miss (2019–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:7
Draftpick:230
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games started
Statlabel2:Games played
Statvalue2:3
Pfr:BroeNi00

Nicholas Michael Broeker (born October 7, 2000) is an American professional football offensive guard for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss.

Early years

Broeker attended Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield, Illinois. As a senior, he was The State Journal-Registers 2019 Male Athlete of the Year.[1] He committed to the University of Mississippi to play college football.[2]

College career

Broeker played in all 12 games his true freshman year at Ole Miss in 2019.[3] He started all 10 games at left tackle in 2020 and all 13 in 2021. As a senior in 2022, he switched from tackle to guard.[4] [5] That season, he was named the winner of the Kent Hull Trophy.[6]

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Broeker was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round with the 230th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.[7] [8] Broeker played in the Bills first two preseason games, but not the third game against the Chicago Bears. Broeker did not make the 53 man roster and was waived on August 29, 2023.[9]

Houston Texans

Broeker was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans on August 30, 2023.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mahan . Ryan . July 15, 2019 . Male Athlete of the Year: SHG's Nick Broeker . 2024-07-20 . The State Journal-Register . en-US.
  2. Web site: Potter . Davis . 2018-06-14 . Illinois offensive lineman Nick Broeker commits to Ole Miss . 2024-07-20 . The Oxford Eagle . en.
  3. Web site: Alford . Parrish . 2020-08-25 . Bigger Broeker getting better as game slows down . 2024-07-20 . Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal . en.
  4. Web site: Katz . Michael . 2022-03-26 . Nick Broeker embracing position change . 2024-07-20 . Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal . en.
  5. Web site: Katz . Michael . 2022-07-25 . Nick Broeker handling position change like a pro . 2024-07-20 . Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal . en.
  6. Web site: 2022-11-30 . Ole Miss’ Nick Broeker earns 2022 Kent Hull Trophy . 2024-07-20 . The Oxford Eagle . en.
  7. Web site: White . Alec . Heidinger . Grace . April 29, 2023 . Top five things to know about new Buffalo Bills G Nick Broeker . 2024-07-20 . BuffaloBills.com.
  8. News: Rookie guard Nick Broeker's ties to Buffalo Bills include a connection to legendary Billy Shaw. May 10, 2023. The Buffalo News. Fitzgerald, Katherine. May 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230510213343/https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/buffalo-bills-draft-pick-nick-broeker-has-ties-to-wall-of-famer-billy-shaw/article_765f2a16-e9de-11ed-94b5-5b245cf443ba.html. May 10, 2023.
  9. Web site: Bills announce moves to get to 53-man roster. White, Alec. BuffaloBills.com. August 29, 2023.
  10. Web site: 2023-08-30 . Texans add DB Alex Austin, G Nick Broeker via waivers . 2023-08-30 . NBC Sports . en-US.

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