Gabe Nyenhuis
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Position: | Defensive lineman | ||||||||||
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Date of birth: | June 26, 1981 | ||||||||||
Place of birth: | Corpus Christi, Texas | ||||||||||
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High school: | St. Charles (IL) East | ||||||||||
College: | Colorado | ||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2004 | ||||||||||
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Gabriel 'Gabe' Nyenhuis (born June 26, 1981) is a former professional gridiron football defensive lineman. His nickname at the San Jose SaberCats according to some fans is Hunger Games, as he is seen reading the books during practice. He was named AFL Defensive Player of the Year as well as Lineman of the Year in 2010. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks in 2004. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes.
Nyenhuis was also a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Soul, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Dallas Vigilantes and Tulsa Talons.
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Professional career
Seattle Seahawks
Nyenhuis went undrafted in the 2004 NFL Draft and was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on April 30, 2004. He was released as a late training camp cut on August 31.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On September 7, 2004, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Nyenhuis to their practice squad.
Indianapolis Colts
He re-signed on January 24, 2006.[1]
He was released on August 18, 2006.[2]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Nyenhuis signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on April 15, 2009.[3] He was released on September 16.
Philadelphia Soul
In 2007, Nyenhuis signed with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. Nyenhuis would play two years with the Soul, posting 9.5 sacks in 2008 to lead the Soul.
Tulsa Talons
In 2010, Nyenhuis signed with the Tulsa Talons. Nyenhuis posted career highs in tackles (19) and sacks (15.5) on his way to winning the Arena Football League Defensive Player of the Year Award.
San Jose SaberCats
Since 2011, Nyenhuis has played for the San Jose SaberCats. He has yet to replecate his 2010 season.
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- 1981 births
- Living people
- People from St. Charles, Illinois
- American players of Canadian football
- American football defensive linemen
- Canadian football defensive linemen
- Colorado Buffaloes football players
- Undrafted National Football League players
- Seattle Seahawks players
- Jacksonville Jaguars players
- Atlanta Falcons players
- Indianapolis Colts players
- Philadelphia Soul players
- Saskatchewan Roughriders players
- Tulsa Talons players
- San Jose SaberCats players
- Garden City Broncbusters football players
- Dallas Vigilantes players