Dieter Johann Eiselen was born on June 10,1996 and is a South African professional American football guard.
16 Facts About Dieter Eiselen
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Dieter Eiselen played college football for the Yale Bulldogs at Yale University.
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Dieter Eiselen was born and grew up in South Africa where he played rugby and competed in Olympic weightlifting.
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Dieter Eiselen came to the United States and played football at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut and helped lead the Wild Boars to an undefeated season and a New England NEPSAC 'A' Championship.
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Dieter Eiselen graduated from Yale University in 2020 with degrees in economics and political science.
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Dieter Eiselen started 34 games as a 4 year starter for the Yale Bulldogs.
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In 2017, Dieter Eiselen was selected as a HERO Sports Sophomore All-American and an All-Ivy League honorable mention after helping lead the Yale Bulldogs to an outright Ivy League Championship.
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Dieter Eiselen was selected to participate in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in Pasadena, California at the Rose Bowl.
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Dieter Eiselen was inducted into National Football Foundation's Hampshire Honor Society.
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Dieter Eiselen was signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 7,2020.
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Dieter Eiselen was elevated to the active roster on November 7,2020 and became the first South African non-kicker to be active in an NFL game.
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On February 22,2023, Dieter Eiselen was tendered as an exclusive rights free agent.
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On February 24,2024, Dieter Eiselen signed a two-year contract extension.
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On October 8,2024, Dieter Eiselen was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.
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On October 23,2024, Dieter Eiselen was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad.
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On November 12,2024, Dieter Eiselen was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad.