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{{short description|American football player}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Martin Ifedi
| name = Martin Ifedi
| image =
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| current_team = Free agent
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| number =
| number = 96, 71, 67, 98, 93, 58
| position = [[Defensive end]]
| position = [[Defensive end]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|9|4|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|9|4|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Houston, Texas]]
| birth_place = [[Houston, Texas]], U.S.
| death_date =
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| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 275
| weight_lbs = 275
| high_school = [[Westside High School (Houston, Texas)|Houston (TX) Westside]]
| high_school = [[Westside High School (Houston, Texas)|Houston (TX) Westside]]
| college = [[Memphis Tigers football|Memphis]]
| college = [[Memphis Tigers football|Memphis]]
| draftyear = 2015
| draftyear = 2015
| draftround = 7
| draftround = 7
| draftpick = 227
| draftpick = 227
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[St. Louis Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[St. Louis Rams]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})
* [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] ({{NFL Year|2015|2016}})*
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Memphis Express]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[Memphis Express]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[Seattle Dragons]] ({{XFL Year|2020}})*
* [[Seattle Dragons]] ({{XFL Year|2020}})*
* [[Team 9 (XFL)|Team 9]] ({{XFL Year|2020}})*
* [[Team 9 (XFL)|Team 9]] ({{XFL Year|2020}})*
* [[Seattle Dragons]] ({{XFL Year|2020}})
* Seattle Dragons ({{XFL Year|2020}})
|highlights =
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* Second-team All-[[Conference USA|C-USA]] ([[2012 Conference USA football season|2012]])
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| pfr = IfedMa00
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'''Martin Ndubuisi Ifedi''' (born September 4, 1991) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] who is a [[free agent]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Memphis Tigers football|Memphis]].
'''Martin Ndubuisi Ifedi''' (born September 4, 1991) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[defensive end]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Memphis Tigers football|Memphis]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 3 1/8
| weight = 275
| dash = 4.88
| ten split = 1.68
| twenty split = 2.83
| shuttle = 4.58
| cone drill = 7.39
| vertical = 31.0
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 3
| bench = 17
| arm span = 33 7/8
| hand span = 10
| note = Sources:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Martin Ifedi Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/martin-ifedi/32004946-4514-8317-74b0-11156e0ebc4d |access-date=August 13, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Scout Martin Ifedi College Football Profile |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=108818&DraftYear=2015 |access-date=August 13, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
}}

===St. Louis Rams===
===St. Louis Rams===
Ifedi was drafted in the seventh round, 227th overall, by the Rams in the [[2015 NFL Draft]]. He was released by the team on September 5, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rams Reduce Roster to 53 Players|url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Reduce-Roster-to-53-Players/bbb8735b-9b5a-4007-ae0f-b8e4cf251956|author=Simmons, Myles|website=TheRams.com|date=September 5, 2015|accessdate=April 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729140810/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Reduce-Roster-to-53-Players/bbb8735b-9b5a-4007-ae0f-b8e4cf251956|archive-date=July 29, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Ifedi was selected in the seventh round, 227th overall, by the [[St. Louis Rams]] in the [[2015 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was released by the team on September 5, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Rams Reduce Roster to 53 Players|url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Reduce-Roster-to-53-Players/bbb8735b-9b5a-4007-ae0f-b8e4cf251956|author=Simmons, Myles|website=TheRams.com|date=September 5, 2015|accessdate=April 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170729140810/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Reduce-Roster-to-53-Players/bbb8735b-9b5a-4007-ae0f-b8e4cf251956|archive-date=July 29, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
===Tampa Bay Buccaneers===
On November 10, 2015, Ifedi was signed to the Buccaneers' practice squad. He was released on May 10, 2016 but was re-signed August 5, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Buccaneers-Sign-Ifedi-Place-Johnson-on-IR/5bb503a6-9bff-44b4-9b2f-a537fb342d20|title=Buccaneers Sign Ifedi, Place Johnson on IR|date=August 5, 2016|website=Tampa Bay Buccaneers|access-date=August 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806152351/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Buccaneers-Sign-Ifedi-Place-Johnson-on-IR/5bb503a6-9bff-44b4-9b2f-a537fb342d20|archive-date=August 6, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> On August 28, 2016, he was waived by the Buccaneers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/jacob-schum-major-wright-among-12-cuts-17574197|title=Jacob Schum, Major Wright Among 12 Cuts|last=Smith|first=Scott|date=August 28, 2016|website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref>
On November 10, 2015, Ifedi was signed to the [[practice squad]] of the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. He was released on May 10, 2016, but was re-signed August 5, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Buccaneers-Sign-Ifedi-Place-Johnson-on-IR/5bb503a6-9bff-44b4-9b2f-a537fb342d20|title=Buccaneers Sign Ifedi, Place Johnson on IR|date=August 5, 2016|website=Tampa Bay Buccaneers|access-date=August 5, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806152351/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Buccaneers-Sign-Ifedi-Place-Johnson-on-IR/5bb503a6-9bff-44b4-9b2f-a537fb342d20|archive-date=August 6, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> On August 28, 2016, he was waived by the Buccaneers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/jacob-schum-major-wright-among-12-cuts-17574197|title=Jacob Schum, Major Wright Among 12 Cuts|last=Smith|first=Scott|date=August 28, 2016|website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref>


===Atlanta Falcons===
===Atlanta Falcons===
On December 27, 2016, Ifedi was signed to the Falcons' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/falcons-sign-de-martin-ifedi-te-darion-griswold-practice-squad/|title=Falcons Sign DE Martin Ifedi & TE Darion Griswold To Practice Squad|last=Bouda|first=Nate|date=December 27, 2016|website=NFLTradeRumors.com}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on February 7, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons sign several players to future contracts for 2017|url=http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2017/2/8/14543840/falcons-sign-several-players-to-future-contracts-for-2017|author=Choate, Dave|website=TheFalcoholic.com|date=February 8, 2017}}</ref> On April 30, 2017, he was waived by the Falcons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons waive three as they finalize their list of undrafted free agents|url=http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2017/4/30/15492634/falcons-waive-three-as-they-finalize-their-list-of-undrafted-free-agents|author=Choate, Dave|website=TheFalcoholic.com|date=April 30, 2017}}</ref> He re-signed with the Falcons on June 13, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons sign DE Martin Ifedi|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/06/13/falcons-sign-de-martin-ifedi/related/|author=Williams, Charean|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=June 13, 2017}}</ref> He was waived/injured on September 2, 2017 and placed on injured reserve.<ref>{{cite web|title=2017 Atlanta Falcons Roster Cuts Tracker: Deadline To 53 Is 4 P.M. ET On Saturday|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/2017-Atlanta-Falcons-roster-cuts-tracker-Deadline-to-53-is-4-pm-ET-on-Saturday/98e7c2c6-e5e5-414f-bf3a-69e3863e701a|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230165513/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/2017-Atlanta-Falcons-roster-cuts-tracker-Deadline-to-53-is-4-pm-ET-on-Saturday/98e7c2c6-e5e5-414f-bf3a-69e3863e701a|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 30, 2017|author=Conway, Kelsey|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=September 2, 2017}}</ref> Ifedi was waived on April 10, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Martin Ifedi: Waived by Falcons|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/martin-ifedi-waived-by-falcons/|website=CBS Sports|date=April 10, 2018}}</ref>
On December 27, 2016, Ifedi was signed to the [[Atlanta Falcons]]' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nfltraderumors.co/falcons-sign-de-martin-ifedi-te-darion-griswold-practice-squad/|title=Falcons Sign DE Martin Ifedi & TE Darion Griswold To Practice Squad|last=Bouda|first=Nate|date=December 27, 2016|website=NFLTradeRumors.com}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on February 7, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons sign several players to future contracts for 2017|url=http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2017/2/8/14543840/falcons-sign-several-players-to-future-contracts-for-2017|author=Choate, Dave|website=TheFalcoholic.com|date=February 8, 2017}}</ref> On April 30, 2017, he was waived by the Falcons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons waive three as they finalize their list of undrafted free agents|url=http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2017/4/30/15492634/falcons-waive-three-as-they-finalize-their-list-of-undrafted-free-agents|author=Choate, Dave|website=TheFalcoholic.com|date=April 30, 2017}}</ref> He re-signed with the Falcons on June 13, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons sign DE Martin Ifedi|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/06/13/falcons-sign-de-martin-ifedi/related/|author=Williams, Charean|website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com|date=June 13, 2017}}</ref> He was [[waived/injured]] on September 2, 2017, and placed on [[injured reserve]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2017 Atlanta Falcons Roster Cuts Tracker: Deadline To 53 Is 4 P.M. ET On Saturday|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/2017-Atlanta-Falcons-roster-cuts-tracker-Deadline-to-53-is-4-pm-ET-on-Saturday/98e7c2c6-e5e5-414f-bf3a-69e3863e701a|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230165513/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/2017-Atlanta-Falcons-roster-cuts-tracker-Deadline-to-53-is-4-pm-ET-on-Saturday/98e7c2c6-e5e5-414f-bf3a-69e3863e701a|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 30, 2017|author=Conway, Kelsey|website=AtlantaFalcons.com|date=September 2, 2017}}</ref> Ifedi was waived on April 10, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|title=Martin Ifedi: Waived by Falcons|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/martin-ifedi-waived-by-falcons/|website=CBS Sports|date=April 10, 2018}}</ref>


===Memphis Express===
===Memphis Express===
In 2018, Ifedi signed with the [[Memphis Express]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]] for the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wade |first1=Don |title=Memphis Express preparing for unique QB 'Protect and Pick' draft - The Daily Memphian |url=https://www.dailymemphian.com/article/1278/Memphis-Express-preparing-for-unique-QB-Protect-and-Pick-draft |website=The Daily Memphian |accessdate=29 November 2018 |language=en}}</ref> However, he was placed on [[injured reserve]] before the start of the regular season,<ref>{{cite news|last=Munz|first=Jason|url=https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/2019/01/30/aaf-memphis-express-sets-roster-alliance-football-training-camp-mettenberger-singletary-hackenberg/2699085002/|title=AAF: The Memphis Express set their initial 52-man roster. Who made the cut?|newspaper=[[The Commercial Appeal]]|date=January 30, 2019|accessdate=February 6, 2019}}</ref> and waived on March 4, 2019. He was added to the team's rights list and re-signed to a contract on March 19. He was activated to the team's roster on March 20. He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on April 1. The league ceased operations in April 2019.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |first=Seth Wickersham |last=Michael Rothstein |website=[[ESPN.com]] |date=June 13, 2019 |accessdate=September 12, 2019}}</ref>
In 2018, Ifedi signed with the [[Memphis Express]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]] for the 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wade |first1=Don |title=Memphis Express preparing for unique QB 'Protect and Pick' draft - The Daily Memphian |url=https://www.dailymemphian.com/article/1278/Memphis-Express-preparing-for-unique-QB-Protect-and-Pick-draft |website=The Daily Memphian |accessdate=29 November 2018 |language=en}}</ref> However, he was placed on injured reserve before the start of the regular season,<ref>{{cite news|last=Munz|first=Jason|url=https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/sports/2019/01/30/aaf-memphis-express-sets-roster-alliance-football-training-camp-mettenberger-singletary-hackenberg/2699085002/|title=AAF: The Memphis Express set their initial 52-man roster. Who made the cut?|newspaper=[[The Commercial Appeal]]|date=January 30, 2019|accessdate=February 6, 2019}}</ref> and waived on March 4, 2019. He was added to the team's rights list and re-signed to a contract on March 19. He was activated to the team's roster on March 20. He was placed on injured reserve on April 1. The league ceased operations in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |last2=Wickersham |first2=Seth |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>


===Seattle Dragons===
===Seattle Dragons===
In October 2019, Ifedi was picked up by the [[Seattle Dragons]] during the [[2020 XFL Draft]]'s open phase.<ref>{{cite web|last=Talbot|first=Damond|url=https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/2019/10/xfl-draft-8/|title=XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected|publisher=NFL Draft Diamonds|date=October 16, 2019|accessdate=October 23, 2019}}</ref> He signed a contract with the team on January 8, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |website=XFL.com |accessdate=January 9, 2020}}</ref> He was waived during final roster cuts on January 22, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=Talbot, Damond |title=A Full List of XFL Roster Cuts, Who was released today? |url=https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/2020/01/xfl-transactions-9/ |website=NFLDraftDiamonds.com |date=January 22, 2020 |accessdate=January 25, 2020}}</ref> He was signed to the XFL's [[practice squad]] team, referred to as [[Team 9 (XFL)|Team 9]], on January 30, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=Garcia, Art |title=XFL Unveils 'Team 9' |url=https://www.xfl.com/en-US/teams/team9/team-9-articles/team-9-dallas |website=XFL.com |date=January 31, 2020 |accessdate=January 31, 2020}}</ref> Ifedi was re-signed by the Dragons on March 9, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/en-US/xfl-transactions |website=XFL.com |accessdate=March 9, 2020}}</ref> He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=Condotta, Bob |title=XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/xfl-suspends-operations-terminates-all-employees/ |website=SeattleTimes.com |date=April 10, 2020 |accessdate=July 17, 2020}}</ref>
In October 2019, Ifedi was picked up by the [[Seattle Dragons]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]] during the [[2020 XFL Draft]]'s open phase.<ref>{{cite web|last=Talbot|first=Damond|url=https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/2019/10/xfl-draft-8/|title=XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected|publisher=NFL Draft Diamonds|date=October 16, 2019|accessdate=October 23, 2019}}</ref> He signed a contract with the team on January 8, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |website=XFL.com |accessdate=January 9, 2020}}</ref> He was waived during final roster cuts on January 22, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=Talbot, Damond |title=A Full List of XFL Roster Cuts, Who was released today? |url=https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/2020/01/xfl-transactions-9/ |website=NFLDraftDiamonds.com |date=January 22, 2020 |accessdate=January 25, 2020}}</ref> He was signed to the XFL's practice squad team, referred to as [[Team 9 (XFL)|Team 9]], on January 30, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=Garcia, Art |title=XFL Unveils 'Team 9' |url=https://www.xfl.com/en-US/teams/team9/team-9-articles/team-9-dallas |website=XFL.com |date=January 31, 2020 |accessdate=January 31, 2020}}</ref> Ifedi was re-signed by the Dragons on March 9, 2020.<ref>{{cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/en-US/xfl-transactions |website=XFL.com |accessdate=March 9, 2020}}</ref> He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=Condotta, Bob |title=XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/xfl-suspends-operations-terminates-all-employees/ |website=SeattleTimes.com |date=April 10, 2020 |accessdate=July 17, 2020}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Ifedi is also a member of the Kappa Eta (ΚΗ) chapter of [[Alpha Phi Alpha]] Fraternity, Inc. His younger brother, [[Germain Ifedi|Germain]], plays [[Guard (gridiron football position)|guard]] for the [[Chicago Bears]].{{citation needed|date=November 2018}}
Ifedi is also a member of the Kappa Eta (ΚΗ) chapter of [[Alpha Phi Alpha]] fraternity. His younger brother, [[Germain Ifedi|Germain]], plays for the [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Germain Ifedi Stats Summary |url=https://www.nfl.com/players/germain-ifedi/stats/ |access-date=August 13, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 03:52, 26 December 2024

Martin Ifedi
No. 96, 71, 67, 98, 93, 58
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1991-09-04) September 4, 1991 (age 33)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school:Houston (TX) Westside
College:Memphis
NFL draft:2015 / round: 7 / pick: 227
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Martin Ndubuisi Ifedi (born September 4, 1991) is an American former professional football defensive end. He played college football at Memphis.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m) 		275 lb
(125 kg) 		33+7⁄8 in
(0.86 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 4.88 s 1.68 s 2.83 s 4.58 s 7.39 s 31.0 in
(0.79 m)		 9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		 17 reps
Sources:[1][2]

St. Louis Rams

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Ifedi was selected in the seventh round, 227th overall, by the St. Louis Rams in the 2015 NFL draft.[3] He was released by the team on September 5, 2015.[4]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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On November 10, 2015, Ifedi was signed to the practice squad of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was released on May 10, 2016, but was re-signed August 5, 2016.[5] On August 28, 2016, he was waived by the Buccaneers.[6]

Atlanta Falcons

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On December 27, 2016, Ifedi was signed to the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.[7] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on February 7, 2017.[8] On April 30, 2017, he was waived by the Falcons.[9] He re-signed with the Falcons on June 13, 2017.[10] He was waived/injured on September 2, 2017, and placed on injured reserve.[11] Ifedi was waived on April 10, 2018.[12]

Memphis Express

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In 2018, Ifedi signed with the Memphis Express of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season.[13] However, he was placed on injured reserve before the start of the regular season,[14] and waived on March 4, 2019. He was added to the team's rights list and re-signed to a contract on March 19. He was activated to the team's roster on March 20. He was placed on injured reserve on April 1. The league ceased operations in April 2019.[15]

Seattle Dragons

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In October 2019, Ifedi was picked up by the Seattle Dragons of the XFL during the 2020 XFL Draft's open phase.[16] He signed a contract with the team on January 8, 2020.[17] He was waived during final roster cuts on January 22, 2020.[18] He was signed to the XFL's practice squad team, referred to as Team 9, on January 30, 2020.[19] Ifedi was re-signed by the Dragons on March 9, 2020.[20] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[21]

Personal life

[edit]

Ifedi is also a member of the Kappa Eta (ΚΗ) chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. His younger brother, Germain, plays for the Cleveland Browns.[22]

References

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  1. ^ "Martin Ifedi Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "2015 NFL Draft Scout Martin Ifedi College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  3. ^ "2015 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  4. ^ Simmons, Myles (September 5, 2015). "Rams Reduce Roster to 53 Players". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  5. ^ "Buccaneers Sign Ifedi, Place Johnson on IR". Tampa Bay Buccaneers. August 5, 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  6. ^ Smith, Scott (August 28, 2016). "Jacob Schum, Major Wright Among 12 Cuts". Buccaneers.com.
  7. ^ Bouda, Nate (December 27, 2016). "Falcons Sign DE Martin Ifedi & TE Darion Griswold To Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.com.
  8. ^ Choate, Dave (February 8, 2017). "Falcons sign several players to future contracts for 2017". TheFalcoholic.com.
  9. ^ Choate, Dave (April 30, 2017). "Falcons waive three as they finalize their list of undrafted free agents". TheFalcoholic.com.
  10. ^ Williams, Charean (June 13, 2017). "Falcons sign DE Martin Ifedi". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
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