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Kyle Emanuel

Kyle Emanuel (born August 16, 1991) is an American former professional football linebacker. He won the Buck Buchanan Award in 2014.[1] He played college football for North Dakota State University where they won four straight FCS championships. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Kyle Emanuel
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Emanuel with the San Diego Chargers in 2015
No. 51, 56, 52
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1991-08-16) August 16, 1991 (age 33)
Schuyler, Nebraska, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Schuyler Central
(Schuyler, Nebraska)
College:North Dakota State (2010–2014)
NFL draft:2015 / round: 5 / pick: 153
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:150
Sacks:4.0
Pass deflections:5
Interceptions:2
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:2
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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Pre-draft

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On November 28, 2014, it was announced that Emanuel had accepted his invitation to play in the 2015 East-West Shrine Game.[2] On January 17, 2015, Emanuel played in the 2015 East-West Shrine Game and was a part of Jim Zorn's West team that lost the 19–3 to the East.[3] Emanuel attended the NFL Scouting Combine and completed all of the combine and positional drills.

External videos
  Kyle Emanuel’s NFL Combine Workout

On March 26, 2015, Emanuel participated at North Dakota State's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills. He also attended pre-draft visits with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, and Minnesota Vikings.[4][5] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Emanuel's draft projections from NFL draft experts and scouts varied from as early as the third round to as late to the fifth or sixth rounds.[6] He was ranked as the 16th best outside linebacker prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com.[7]

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 1⁄4 in
(1.91 m) 		255 lb
(116 kg) 		31 in
(0.79 m) 		9 3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.77 s 1.79 s 2.69 s 4.25 s 7.10 s 34 in
(0.86 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		 27 reps
All values from NFL Combine[6]

San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers

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2015

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The San Diego Chargers selected Emanuel in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.[8] Emanuel was the 19th linebacker drafted in 2015.[9] On May 14, 2015, the Chargers signed Emanuel to a four-year, $2.49 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $218,572.[10]

Throughout training camp, Emanuel competed to be a backup outside linebacker against Tourek Williams, Cordarro Law, Colton Underwood, Brock Hekking, and Ryan Mueller.[11] Head coach Mike McCoy named Emanuel the fourth outside linebacker on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Melvin Ingram, Jeremiah Attaochu, and Cordarro Law.[12]

He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the Chargers' season-opener against the Detroit Lions and recorded three combined tackles, deflected a pass, made his first career interception, and also made his first career sack in their 33–28 victory. Emanuel made his first career sack and interception on Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford. In Week 8, he collected a season-high four combined tackles in the Chargers' 29–26 loss at the Baltimore Ravens. On December 20, 2015, Emanuel recorded two solo tackles before exiting the Chargers' 30–14 win against the Miami Dolphins due to a concussion. He remained inactive for their Week 16 loss against the Oakland Raiders due to the concussion.[13] He finished his rookie season in 2015 with 25 combined tackles (16 solo), one interception, one sack, and a pass deflection in 15 games and two starts.[14]

2016

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Emanuel entered training camp in 2016 as a backup outside linebacker and competed for a primary backup role against Tourek Williams.[15] Head coach Mike McCoy named Emanuel a starting outside linebacker to begin the regular season, replacing Jeremiah Attachou. He started alongside Melvin Ingram and inside linebackers Manti Te'o and Denzel Perryman.[16]

Emanuel was temporarily moved to inside linebacker during the 2016 season after season-ending injuries to Manti Te’o and Nick Dzubnar.[17] In Week 13, Emanuel collected a season-high eight combined tackles in the Chargers’ 28–21 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He finished his second season in 2016 with 58 combined tackles (36 solo), a pass deflection, one forced fumble, and was credited with half a sack in 16 games and 11 starts.[18]

2017

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On January 1, 2017, the Los Angeles Chargers fired head coach Mike McCoy after they finished with a 5–11 record.[19] Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley opted to switch the base defense from a base 3-4 defense to a base 4-3 defense. Throughout training camp, Emanuel competed to be a starting outside linebacker against Jeremiah Attachou, Jatavis Brown, and Korey Toomer.[20] Head coach Anthony Lynn named Emanuel the starting strongside linebacker to begin the 2017 regular season, alongside Jatavis Brown and middle linebacker Toomer.[21]

External videos
  Kyle Emanuel intercepts pass by Matt Stafford

In Week 7, Emanuel collected a season-high four solo tackles during a 21–0 win against the Denver Broncos. On December 10, 2017, Emanuel recorded two solo tackles, broke up a pass, and made his second career interception in the Chargers’ 30–13 win against the Washington Redskins in Week 14.[22] A hit by Melvin Ingram caused an errant pass by Stafford and was intercepted by Emanuel in the third quarter. He finished the 2017 NFL season with 34 combined tackles (21 solo), three pass deflections, 1.5 sacks, and one interception in 16 games and 11 starts.[18]

2018

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Emanuel entered training camp slated as the starting strong side linebacker, but saw minor competition for the role from rookies Uchenna Nwosu and Kyzir White.[23] Head coach Anthony Lynn named Emanuel the starter to begin the regular season, alongside Jatavis Brown and middle linebacker Denzel Perryman.[24]

On April 4, 2019, Emanuel announced his retirement from the NFL.[25]

Las Vegas Raiders

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Emanuel came out of retirement to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders on August 23, 2020.[26] He was released on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[27][28] He was elevated to the active roster on September 26 for the team's week 3 game against the New England Patriots,[29] and reverted to the practice squad after the game.

Houston Texans

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On October 12, 2020, Emanuel was signed by the Houston Texans off the Raiders practice squad.[30] He was placed on injured reserve on November 9, 2020.[31] He was activated on December 5, 2020.[32]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2015 SDG 15 3 25 16 9 1.0 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2016 SDG 16 11 58 36 22 0.5 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0
2017 LAC 16 11 34 21 13 1.5 1 1 23 0 23 3 0 0 0 0
2018 LAC 16 7 30 21 9 1.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 1
2020 LVR 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
HOU 7 0 3 1 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
71 32 150 95 55 4.0 11 2 23 0 23 5 1 2 18 1

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2018 LAC 2 0 7 2 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 0 7 2 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Personal life

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In 2019 Emanuel was one of the Hosts of the NDSU Bison Pregame Show on KVLY (NBC).[33] Emanuel worked as freelance broadcaster with KVLY appearing in the NDSU Pre Game Show and the Halftime report. In 2022, Emanuel married attorney and former Miss North Dakota Jaclyn Arness.

References

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  1. ^ "NDSU's Kyle Emanuel Voted Buck Buchanan Award Winner".
  2. ^ "NDSU's Emanuel accepts invite to Shrine Bowl". Inforum.com. November 28, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  3. ^ "2015 East-West Shrine Game Statistics" (PDF). ShrineGame.com. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  4. ^ Hartman, Jeff (March 28, 2015). "2015 NFL Draft: Steelers reportedly hosting North Dakota State standout Kyle Emanuel for pre-draft visit". behindthesteelcurtain.com. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  5. ^ "Report: Browns to visit LB Kyle Emanuel in North Dakota". ChatSports.com. April 22, 2015. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  6. ^ a b "NFL Draft Profile: Kyle Emanuel". NFL.com. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  7. ^ "Kyle Emanuel, DS #16 OLB, North Dakota State". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  8. ^ "2015 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  9. ^ Henne, Ricky (May 2, 2015). "Chargers Add Productive OLB Kyle Emanuel in Fifth". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on April 10, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2017.
  10. ^ "Spotrac.com: Kyle Emanuel contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  11. ^ "Chargers draft OLB Kyle Emanuel in 5th". sandiegouniontribune.com. May 2, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  12. ^ Posner, Ryan (September 8, 2015). "Chargers Release Week 1 Depth Chart for Opener Against Lions". timesofsandiego.com. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  13. ^ "Quarterbacks Mariota, Yates each leave games with injuries". si.com. December 20, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  14. ^ "NFL Player stats: Kyle Emanuel (career)". NFL.com. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
  15. ^ Burgin, Bill (July 30, 2016). "4 Defensive Battles Taking Place at Chargers Training Camp". boltsbrand.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  16. ^ "Ourlads.com: Los Angeles Chargers Depth Chart: 10/01/2016". Ourlads.com. Retrieved October 11, 2018.
  17. ^ Gehlkin, Michael (November 2, 2016). "Thin Chargers turn to Kyle Emanuel inside". San Diego Union Tribune. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  18. ^ a b "NFL Player stats: Kyle Emanuel (career)". NFL.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  19. ^ "Chargers fire head coach Mike McCoy after four seasons". si.com. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  20. ^ D'Abate, Mike (July 31, 2017). "2017 Chargers Camp Preview: Defense". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  21. ^ Wade, Richard (September 5, 2017). "Los Angeles Chargers Release Unofficial Depth Chart". boltsfromtheblue.com. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  22. ^ "NFL Player stays: Kyle Emanuel (2017)". NFL.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  23. ^ "Chargers' Melvin Ingram on Uchenna Nwosu 'Has a bright future'If". chargerswire.usatoday.com. August 1, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  24. ^ Stanley, Matthew (September 4, 2018). "Chargers release first "unofficial" depth chart". BoltsFromTheBlue.com. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  25. ^ Alper, Josh (April 4, 2019). "Kyle Emanuel announces retirement". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  26. ^ "Raiders add veteran experience at two key positions with Emanuel and Riddick signings". Raiders.com. August 23, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  27. ^ "Raiders announce transactions for initial 53-man roster". Raiders.com. September 5, 2020.
  28. ^ "Raiders announce practice squad additions". Raiders.com. September 6, 2020.
  29. ^ @Raiders (September 26, 2020). "We have activated LB Kyle Emanuel and CB Madre Harper from the practice squad" (Tweet). Retrieved October 7, 2020 – via Twitter.
  30. ^ "Texans place Benardrick McKinney on IR". HoustonTexans.com. October 13, 2020.
  31. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-9-20)". HoustonTexans.com. November 9, 2020.
  32. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (12-5-20)". HoustonTexans.com. December 5, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  33. ^ "Kyle Emanuel to join the TV broadcast crew during NDSU Football Pre-Game Shows".
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