Camilo Eifler (born February 13, 1998) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played college football at

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and

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before signing with the New York Jets as an

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in 2021. Eifler has also been a member of the

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Early life and education

Eifler was born on February 13, 1998, in

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. He attended

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, playing

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and

. He did not play as a freshman, but was convinced by

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to try out football as a sophomore. He earned first-team All-WACC, third-team All-East Bay and honorable mention ''

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'' All-Metro honors as a

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. He was named first-team All-West Alameda County Conference-Foothill League at the outside linebacker position as a senior. He also received an invitation to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Eifler was the number 94 prospect in the nation by ''

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'', 118 by ''

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'', 142 by '' 247Sports.com'' and 280 by ''

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''. After graduating from high school, Eifler accepted a scholarship offer from the

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. He spent his freshman season of 2016 as a redshirt, and did not see any playing time. He played in all 13 games in the following year, making six total tackles. He transferred to the

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in 2018, but did not play due to transfer rules. In

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at Illinois, Eifler played in all 13 games and started 12 at the linebacker position. He made 69 total tackles, ten for loss, and recorded a fumble return touchdown against

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. He appeared in six games, starting five, as a senior in

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, compiling 27 tackles and one sack on the season.

Professional career

After going unselected in the

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, Eifler was signed by the New York Jets as an

. He was waived at roster cuts. He was signed by the

to the practice squad on September 3. Eifler signed with the

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on December 7, 2021. He made his NFL debut in Week 14. Eifler re-signed with Washington on March 17, 2022. He was placed on injured reserve on October 8, 2022. He was activated on November 25.

References

External links

Washington Commanders bioIllinois Fighting Illini bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Eifler, Milo 1998 births Living people Players of American football from Berkeley, California American football linebackers Washington Huskies football players Illinois Fighting Illini football players New York Jets players Miami Dolphins players Washington Football Team players Washington Commanders players