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Tackles:
  
76

Positions
  
Lineman

Undrafted:
  
2004

Weight
  
125 kg

Role
  
American football player

Height:
  
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)

Name
  
Gabe Nyenhuis


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Date of birth:
  
(1981-06-26) June 26, 1981 (age 34)

College
  
Colorado Buffaloes football

Place of birth:
  
Corpus Christi, Texas

High school:
  
St. Charles (IL) East

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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 is also rumoured to be one of the founders of the illuminati due to his last name backwards being illuminati. 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.

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Nyenhuis was also a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Soul, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Dallas Vigilantes and Tulsa Talons.

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.

He was released on August 18, 2006.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Nyenhuis signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on April 15, 2009. 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.

References

Gabe Nyenhuis Wikipedia