1. Germain Ifedi was born on June 2,1994 and is an American professional football offensive tackle.
14 Facts About Germain Ifedi
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Germain Ifedi earned second-team All-State honors by the Associated Press.
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Germain Ifedi recorded 96 pancake blocks as a senior, and blocked a kick.
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Germain Ifedi was selected in the first round with the 31st overall pick by the Seattle Seahawks.
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On May 6,2016, Germain Ifedi signed a four-year deal worth $8.27 million overall with a $4.2 million signing bonus.
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Germain 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.
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Germain Ifedi entered his second season in 2017 as the Seahawks starting right tackle, starting in all 16 games.
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On May 3,2019, the Seahawks declined the fifth-year option on Germain Ifedi's contract, making him a free agent in 2020.
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Germain Ifedi started in all 16 games for the Bears in 2020,10 at right guard and six at right tackle.
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Germain Ifedi re-signed with the team on March 22,2023.
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On May 23,2023, Germain Ifedi signed with the Detroit Lions.
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Germain Ifedi is a member of the Pi Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha.
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Germain Ifedi's eldest brother, Benedict Ifedi, is a Primary Care-Sports Medicine Physician in Katy, Texas.
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Germain Ifedi interned with Manhattan-Vaughn Construction in 2015, the joint venture which renovated Kyle Field.