The Memphis Showboats have signed another USFL College Draft Pick, this time bringing in TE Michael Ezeike.
BREAKING: The Memphis Showboats have signed TE Michael Ezeike, per the team.
Ezeike was selected by the @USFLShowboats in the #USFL College Draft, and now signs with the team after a preseason stint with the Los Angeles Chargers.
More proof that the USFL draft works. pic.twitter.com/6cbhSTOQBu
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) October 10, 2023
Over the course of the last few months, the Showboats have signed multiple college draft picks. Michael Ezeike was selected in the fifth round, with pick #35.
Originally, Michael did not sign to Memphis. He had a preseason stint with the Los Angeles Chargers, but ultimately did not make the 53 man roster, or the practice squad.
Now, Ezeike takes his talents to the USFL. Weighing in at 6’5” and 250 pounds, Michael is a big-bodied tight end who has a knack for finding the end zone.
Kai QB Holton Ahlers from East Carolina throws a 20-yard touchdown pass to TE Michael Ezeike from UCLA!
Kai 10 – Aina 7#HulaBowl2023 #Orlando pic.twitter.com/Y9raJl8HHu
— Hula Bowl (@Hula_Bowl) January 14, 2023
In his senior season at UCLA, he started in eight of twelve games played. During that span, he racked up 226 yards and four touchdowns on 20 receptions.
Michael Ezeike finished his collegiate career with 407 receiving yards and seven touchdowns at UCLA.
INT leads to a quick-strike TD for UCLA!
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📱 https://t.co/OQXT2J62sR@UCLAFootball | #Pac12FB pic.twitter.com/1c5Sa3nNB1— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) November 20, 2022
General Manager Dave Razzano has been active in pursuing college draft picks. Since the draft went down in February, the team has also signed:
CB Nehemiah Shelton (released for NY Jets)
S Antonio Fletcher
What are your thoughts on Michael Ezeike signing to the Memphis Showboats? Which USFL prospects should the team pursue? Let us know down in the comments below, or join the conversation on Discord!
