Germain Ifedi
Germain Ifedi was born in Houston, Texas, United States on June 2nd, 1994 and is the American Football Offensive Lineman. At the age of 29, Germain Ifedi biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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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. 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.
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. 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.
Professional career
Ifedi was selected 32nd overall by the Seattle Seahawks. 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)
On May 6, 2016, Ifedi signed a four-year deal worth $8.27 million overall with a $4.2 million signing bonus. 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.
Ifedi entered his second season in 2017 as the Seahawks starting right tackle, starting in all 16 games. Ifedi led the league in penalties with 16, after committing only 6 in 13 starts playing at Guard in 2016.
On May 3, 2019, the Seahawks declined the fifth-year option on Ifedi's contract, making him a free agent in 2020.
On April 1, 2020, Ifedi signed with the Chicago Bears on a one-year deal. He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 3, 2020, and activated three days later. He started in all 16 games for the Bears in 2020, 10 at right guard and six at right tackle.
On April 1, 2021, Ifedi re-signed with the Bears. He suffered a knee injury in Week 5 and was placed on injured reserve on October 13. He was activated on December 20.
On April 6, 2022, Ifedi signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.