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
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 Week 16, 2023
Total tackles:243
Sacks:18.5
Forced fumbles:3
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.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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]

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

Baltimore Ravens

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 9.5 sacks which ranked him second on the team.

NFL career statistics

Regular season statistics
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSckSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRYdsTD
2018BAL 200000.0
2019BAL 413210.0
MIA 318351.02
2020MIA 1684527183.5
2021MIA 1685023272.031200
Career411710655516.505000.0001200

References

  1. "Zach Sieler (DE): Bio, News, Stats & more". www.miamidolphins.com. Retrieved April 19, 2022.
  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.
  4. "Baltimore Ravens select Ferris State defensive tackle Zach Sieler No. 238 in the 2018 NFL Draft". baltimoreravens.com. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  5. Downing, Garrett (April 28, 2018). "Round 7: Ravens Select DT Zach Sieler at No. 238". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  6. Brown, Clifton (September 1, 2019). "De'Lance Turner, Maurice Canady Among 10 Players Signed to Practice Squad". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  7. Brown, Clifton (October 5, 2019). "DT Zach Sieler Promoted to 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  8. Brown, Clifton (December 4, 2019). "Ravens Claim Veteran Center Off Waivers". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  9. "Dolphins Sign Zach Sieler, Waive Isaiah Prince". MiamiDolphins.com. December 5, 2019.
  10. @MiamiDolphins (April 17, 2020). "Defensive tackle Zach Sieler has signed his exclusive rights free agent tender" (Tweet). Retrieved April 21, 2020 via Twitter.
  11. Schad, Joe (July 31, 2020). "Miami Dolphins' Jerome Baker goes on COVID-19 list". PalmBeachPost.com. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  12. "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 6, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  13. "Zach Sieler Signs Contract Extension". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  14. Alper, Josh (August 27, 2023). "Zach Sieler agrees to three-year extension with Dolphins". NBCSports.com.
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