Ross Pierschbacher

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Ross Pierschbacher
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Pierschbacher with the Eagles in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1995-06-05) June 5, 1995 (age 28)
Cedar Falls, Iowa, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Cedar Falls
College:Alabama (2014–2018)
Position:Offensive guard
NFL draft:2019 / Round: 5 / Pick: 153
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:11
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Ross Pierschbacher (born June 5, 1995) is an American football offensive guard who is a free agent. He played college football at University of Alabama and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

College career[edit]

Originally committing to the Iowa Hawkeyes, Pierschbacher changed his commitment to Alabama and enrolled in January 2014. He became a starter at guard as a redshirt freshman and stayed a starter for all four seasons, tallying 57 career starts and playing center as a senior. He was named an All-Southeastern Conference player in his last three seasons and team captain as a senior.[1]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Bench press
6 ft 3+5⁄8 in
(1.92 m) 		307 lb
(139 kg) 		32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 5.20 s 1.85 s 3.06 s 4.70 s 7.83 s 23.0 in
(0.58 m)		 20 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[2]

Washington Redskins football team[edit]

Pierschbacher was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[3] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to their practice squad the next day.[4] He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 for the team's Week 9 game against the New York Giants and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[5]

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)[edit]

On December 14, 2020, Pierschbacher was signed off Washington's practice squad by the Philadelphia Eagles.[6]

On August 31, 2021, Pierschbacher was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[7] He was released on September 9, 2021.

New York Jets[edit]

On September 10, 2021, Pierschbacher was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 10, 2022.[9] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[10]

Detroit Lions[edit]

On September 8, 2022, Pierschbacher was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.[11] He was promoted to the active roster on December 10.[12] He was waived/injured on August 13, 2023.[13]

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)[edit]

On November 13, 2023, Pierschbacher signed with the practice squad of the Eagles.[14] He was released on December 7.[15]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2018 Football Roster". Alabama Crimson Tide. Retrieved March 20, 2020.
  2. ^ "Ross Pierschbacher Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
    - "2019 Draft Scout Ross Pierschbacher, Alabama NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". Draft Scout. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  3. ^ Stackpole, Kyle (April 27, 2019). "Redskins Select Center Ross Pierschbacher". Washington Commanders. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  4. ^ "Washington Football Team Reduces Roster To 53 Players". Washington Commanders. September 5, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
    - "Washington Football Team Signs 13 Players To Its Practice Squad". Washington Commanders. September 6, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  5. ^ Stackpole, Kyle (November 7, 2020). "Washington Activates WR Steven Sims Off Injured Reserve". Washington Commanders. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  6. ^ Erby, Glenn (December 14, 2020). "Philadelphia Eagles to sign OL Ross Pierschbacher from Washington's practice squad". Eagles Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  7. ^ McPherson, Chris (August 31, 2021). "Eagles announce initial 53-man roster". Philadelphia Eagles. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
    - "Eagles agree to terms with 15 players to join the practice squad". Philadelphia Eagles. September 1, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  8. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 10, 2021). "Jets Sign OL Ross Pierschbacher to Practice Squad". New York Jets.
  9. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (January 10, 2022). "Jets Sign 10 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". New York Jets. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  10. ^ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 30, 2022). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 27 Players to Trim Roster to NFL's 53-Man Limit". New York Jets. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  11. ^ Risdon, Jeff (September 8, 2022). "Lions shuffle the practice squad OL, sign Ross Pierschbacher". Lions Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  12. ^ @Lions (December 10, 2022). "#Lions announce roster moves: Signed G Ross Pierschbacher to the Active Roster from the Practice Squad; Placed CB Chase Lucas on Reserve/Injured; Elevated LB Jarrad Davis and CB Jarren Williams from the Practice Squad to the Active/Inactive List" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  13. ^ Schlitt, Erik (August 13, 2023). "Detroit Lions make three roster moves, including releasing Ross Pierschbacher with injury designation". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  14. ^ "Eagles sign Ross Pierschbacher to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. November 13, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  15. ^ Erby, Glenn (December 7, 2023). "Eagles sign OL Brett Toth to the practice squad, release OL Ross Pierschbacher". Eagles Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 7, 2023.

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