Martin Ifedi
| No. 96 Atlanta Falcons | |||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||
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| Date of birth: | September 4, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth: | Houston, Texas | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 275 lb (125 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Houston (TX) Westside | ||
| College: | Memphis | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2015 / Round: 7 / Pick: 227 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Active | ||
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Martin Ifedi (born September 4, 1991) is an American football defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Memphis.
Professional career
St. Louis Rams
Ifedi was drafted in the seventh round, 227th overall, by the Rams in the 2015 NFL Draft. He was released by the team on September 5, 2015.[1]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On November 10, 2015, Ifedi was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad. He was released on May 10, 2016 but was re-signed August 5, 2016.[2] On August 28, 2016, he was waived by the Buccaneers.[3]
Atlanta Falcons
On December 27, 2016, Ifedi was signed to the Falcons' practice squad.[4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on February 7, 2017.[5] On April 30, 2017, he was waived by the Falcons.[6] He re-signed with the Falcons on June 13, 2017.[7]
Personal life
Ifedi is also a member of the Kappa Eta (ΚΗ) chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. His younger brother, Germain, plays guard for the Seattle Seahawks.
References
- ↑ Simmons, Myles (September 5, 2015). "Rams Reduce Roster to 53 Players". TheRams.com. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
- ↑ "Buccaneers Sign Ifedi, Place Johnson on IR".
- ↑ Smith, Scott. "Jacob Schum, Major Wright Among 12 Cuts". Buccaneers.com.
- ↑ "Falcons Sign DE Martin Ifedi & TE Darion Griswold To Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.com. December 27, 2016.
- ↑ Choate, Dave (February 8, 2017). "Falcons sign several players to future contracts for 2017". TheFalcoholic.com.
- ↑ Choate, Dave (April 30, 2017). "Falcons waive three as they finalize their list of undrafted free agents". TheFalcoholic.com.
- ↑ Williams, Charean (June 13, 2017). "Falcons sign DE Martin Ifedi". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.