Kamu Grugier-Hill

Kamu Grugier-Hill

No. 54 Philadelphia Eagles
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth:	May 16, 1994
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Honolulu (HI) Kamehameha
College:	Eastern Illinois
NFL Draft:	2016 / Round: 6 / Pick: 208
Career history
New England Patriots (2016)* Philadelphia Eagles (2016–present)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-OVC (2014, 2015)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2016
Total tackles: 3 Sacks: 0.0 Pass deflections: 0 Interceptions: 0 Forced fumbles: 0 Player stats at NFL.com

Kamu Grugier-Hill (born May 16, 1994) is an American Football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Eastern Illinois, and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (208th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.

College career

Grugier-Hill played for the Eastern Illinois Panthers football from 2012 to 2015. In his freshman year, he gained his first start against UT Martin.^[1] In both 2014 and 2015, he earned First-team All OVC honors.^[2]

Professional career

New England Patriots

Grugier-Hill was drafted in the 6th round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.^[3] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Patriots as part of final roster cuts.^[4]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 4, 2016, the Philadelphia Eagles claimed Grugier-Hill off waivers.^[5]

References

1. http://www.eiupanthers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4565
2. http://www.eiupanthers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=4565
3. http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4792590/in-picking-kamu-grugier-hill-in-sixth-round-patriots-highlight-growing-hybrid-trend
4. "Patriots reach the 53-man roster limit". Patriots.com.
5. "Eagles Claim Three Players Off Waivers". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.