Elliott Mealer (born June 30, 1989) is a former offensive lineman for the Omaha Mammoths of the Fall Experimental Football League (FXFL). Mealer was an American football center for the Michigan Wolverines. He appeared in 50 games, making 13 starts at center.[1] On April 27, 2013, Elliott signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints. On July 5, 2014, Mealer signed with the SaberCats.[2] He has also played with the San Jose Sabercats of the Arena Football League.
_(cropped1).jpg) Mealer in 2012 | |
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| Position: | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | June 30, 1989 |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 308 lb (140 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Wauseon (OH) |
| College: | Michigan |
| Undrafted: | 2013 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · ArenaFan.com | |
High School career edit
Mealer played as an offensive tackle while at Wauseon High. He was a three-year varsity starter. Rivals.com named him a PrepStar Magazine All-American and was ranked No. 24 offensive tackle in the country and 14th-best player in the state of Ohio. Scout.com named Mealer a four-star prospect and ranked him 28th-best offensive tackle prospect in the nation. During the senior year, Mealer was named Northwest Ohio Division IV Offensive Lineman of the Year.[3]
College career edit
After redshirting in 2008, Mealer played for the University of Michigan. He played 11 games during the 2009 season. He went on to start 13 of the 50 total games in which he played from 2009 to 2012. While in school, Mealer attended the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts majoring in general studies.[4]
Professional career edit
NFL (2013) edit
As a free agent, Mealer joined the NFL on April 27, 2013, upon signing a 3-year contract with the New Orleans Saints for $1,495,000, including a guaranteed $5,000 signing bonus. Mealer was assigned to play as a guard but was released on August 31, 2013 as a result of the team's final roster cuts.[5]
AFL (2014) edit
Mealer joined the Arena Football League upon signing with the SaberCats on July 5, 2014.[6]
FXFL (2014) edit
Mealer joined the Omaha Mammoths in 2014 however, the team ceased operations the same year.
Acting career edit
In 2020, Mealer appeared in a Geico commercial about a baby reveal.[7]
Personal life edit
During December 2007, Mealer survived a car accident that killed Mealer's girlfriend and his father. Mealer's brother Brock was paralyzed from the waist down in the same accident. His brother began physical therapy with the help of former U-M strength coach Mike Barwis.[8]
External links edit
References edit
- ^ "Elliott Mealer Bio". Mgoblue.com. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
- ^ Sam Cooper (August 28, 2014). "Former Michigan lineman Elliott Mealer does a great Brady Hoke impression". www.yahoo.com. Yahoo!. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
- ^ Elliot Mealer Bio Mgoblue.com
- ^ Elliot Mealer Bio Mgoblue.com
- ^ CanalStreetChronicles.com August 31, 2013. Retrieved November 17, 2021
- ^ BoxScoreNews.com Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ Michigan.Rivals.com Michigan Wolverines football player Elliott Mealer is latest to turn actor. April 21, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2021
- ^ Michigan.Rivals.com Michigan Wolverines football player Elliott Mealer is latest to turn actor. April 21, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2021