Isaiah Zuber is back in the NFL. The Houston Gamblers wide receiver has now been signed to an NFL team in both USFL offseasons, having re-signed with the Las Vegas Raiders per Aaron Wilson.
#Raiders signed Isaiah Zuber
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) August 15, 2023
During the 2022 USFL season, Isaiah Zuber was excellent. He finished the year with 322 receiving yards and five touchdowns, averaging 14.6 yards per reception.
WR Isaiah Zuber has signed with the @USFLGamblers, which is a much-needed boost to their offense.@Zuber_7More was a solid WR for the Gamblers last season, racking up 322 yards and five touchdowns in 2022. Expect him to make an impact quickly. #USFLpic.twitter.com/U4HFOKkF90
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) April 19, 2023
This landed him a gig with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he impressed in preseason. Interestingly enough, Zuber plays multiple positions, and was featured on both offense and defense for Las Vegas during that stint.
V E R S A T I L I T Y 😤
WR Isaiah Zuber with the INTERCEPTION 🙌
(yes, you read that right 😉)via @Raiders pic.twitter.com/a4ud6Bnsgf
— USFL (@USFL) August 27, 2022
Isaiah Zuber eventually returned to the Houston Gamblers midway through the 2023 USFL season. While he only started in three games, Zuber posted 103 receiving yards, and made an impact on special teams. Isaiah registered 442 kick return yards, which put him in 7th place in the USFL despite playing in a few games.
Due to his solid performances in the USFL, Isaiah Zuber has now landed another NFL opportunity. Interestingly enough, it is with the Raiders once again, who decided to bring him back.
The NFL isn’t new territory for Isaiah. Obviously, he spent time last year with the Raiders. In addition, Zuber was with the New England Patriots from 2020-2021, recording two regular season receptions.
Isaiah Zuber is the third Houston Gamblers athlete to sign an NFL deal this offseason. TE Josh Pederson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Meanwhile, RB Aaron Shampklin has just signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as of earlier today.
Had it not been for the platform – and the national exposure – that the USFL provided him with, who knows if this opportunity would have come along.
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