Donald "Donnie" Ernsberger (born October 13, 1996) is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Western Michigan.
 Ernsberger with the DC Defenders in 2020 | |
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| Position: | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 13, 1996 Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 241 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Lakeview High School (Battle Creek, Michigan) |
| College: | Western Michigan |
| Undrafted: | 2018 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
College career
editErnsberger played four seasons for the Western Michigan Broncos football team, playing both fullback and tight end.[1] He was used primarily as a blocker in the Broncos offense his first three seasons and was named a third-team All-MAC selection as a junior.[2] As a senior, Ernsberger caught 34 passes for 394 and four touchdowns and was named second-team All-MAC and participated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[3]
Professional career
editTampa Bay Buccaneers
editErnsberger signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018.[4] Ernsberger was ultimately waived by the team with an injury settlement during training camp.[5] The Buccaneers later re-signed Ernsberger to their practice squad on November 28, 2018.[6] He was promoted to the Buccaneers active roster on December 18, 2018.[7]
On July 31, 2019, Ernsberger was waived by the Buccaneers.[8]
Jacksonville Jaguars
editOn August 1, 2019, Ernsberger was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[9] He was waived by the Jaguars during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[10]
DC Defenders
editOn November 22, 2019, Ernsberger was drafted by the DC Defenders in the 2020 XFL Supplemental Draft.[11] He signed a contract with the league during mini-camp in December 2019. He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[12]
Tennessee Titans
editOn August 5, 2021, Ernsberger signed with the Tennessee Titans.[13] On August 11, 2021, Ernsberger was waived/injured and placed on injured reserve, but was waived off injured reserve on August 14, 2021.[14]
References
edit- ^ Thompson, Ash (April 20, 2018). "Detroit Lions draft _target: Western Michigan's Donnie Ernsberger". DetroitJockCity.com. FanSided. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Nothaft, Patrick (August 17, 2018). "WMU tight end Donnie Ernsberger ready for expanded role in new offense". MLive.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Pauls, Alex (February 1, 2018). "Donnie Ernsberger relying on his WMU career's production to prove he can play in NFL". Western Herald. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Nothaft, Patrick (April 28, 2018). "WMU's Jarvion Franklin, Donnie Ernsberger sign NFL free agent deals". MLive.com. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Auman, Greg (August 10, 2018). "With Hargreaves sidelined, Bucs add two rookie cornerbacks". TampaBay.com. Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Arcia, Gil (November 28, 2018). "Bucs promote a cornerback, sign tight end to practice squad". BucsNation.com. SB Nation. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Broderick, Bill (December 18, 2018). "Battle Creek's Donnie Ernsberger promoted to Tampa Bay roster, set for first NFL action". Battle Creek Enquirer. USA Today. Retrieved December 26, 2018.
- ^ Smith, Scott (July 31, 2019). "Bucs Make Off-Day Roster Moves". Buccaneers.com.
- ^ "Jaguars sign TE Donnie Ernsberger". Jaguars.com. August 1, 2019.
- ^ Murphy, Ben (August 31, 2019). "Jaguars announce 53-man roster". firstcoastnews.com. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
- ^ "SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT RESULTS". XFL.com. November 22, 2019.
- ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 5, 2021). "Titans Add QB Matt Barkley, Release QB DeShone Kizer, in a Flurry of Roster Moves". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
- ^ Moraitis, Mike (August 11, 2021). "Titans part ways with 3 players in Tuesday roster moves". USAToday.com. Retrieved August 12, 2021.