Zach Sieler

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Zach Sieler
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Sieler in 2018
No. 92 – Miami Dolphins
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-07) September 7, 1995 (age 28)
Pinckney, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school: Pinckney (Pinckney, Michigan)
College: Ferris State (2013–2017)
NFL draft: 2018  / Round: 7 / Pick: 238
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:255
Sacks:20.0
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:4
Interceptions:1
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Zach Sieler (born September 7, 1995) is an American football defensive tackle [1] for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). [2] He played college football at Ferris State, and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+34 in
(1.97 m)
288 lb
(131 kg)
33+34 in
(0.86 m)
10+18 in
(0.26 m)
4.84 s1.80 s2.77 s4.63 s7.14 s29.0 in
(0.74 m)
9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)
31 reps
All values from Pro Day [3] [4]

Baltimore Ravens

Sieler was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round (238th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. [5]

On August 31, 2019, Sieler was waived by the Ravens and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [6] He was promoted to the active roster on October 5, 2019. [7] He was waived on December 4, 2019. [8]

Miami Dolphins

On December 5, 2019, Sieler was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins. [9]

On April 17, 2020, Sieler was re-signed to a one-year contract by the Dolphins. [10] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on July 31, 2020, [11] and was activated six days later. [12]

On November 16, 2020, the Dolphins signed Sieler to a three-year contract extension through the 2023 season. [13]

On August 27, 2023, Sieler signed a three-year, $38.65 million contract extension with the Dolphins. [14] During the Dolphins' Week 14 loss to the Tennessee Titans, Sieler recorded his first career interception off of quarterback Will Levis, and returned it 5 yards for his first NFL touchdown.

In 2023, Sieler had 10 sacks which ranked him second on the team.

NFL career statistics

Regular season statistics
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSckSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRYdsTD
2018 BAL 200000.0
2019 BAL 413210.0
MIA 318351.02
2020 MIA 1684527183.5
2021 MIA 1685023272.031200
Career411710655516.505000.0001200

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References

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  2. "NFL Draft & Combine Profile - Zach Sieler". www.nfl.com. Retrieved April 30, 2018.
  3. "Zach Sieler, Ferris State, DT, 2018 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
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