Greg Eiland
Gregory Antonio Eiland is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Mississippi State.
Early life
Eiland was born on February 1, 1998, in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He started his football career in the Philadelphia Youth Football League. He was a two-year starter in high school varsity football at Philadelphia High School.
College career
Eiland played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs. He appeared in 47 career games with 34 starts on the offensive line for the Bulldogs.
Professional career
Seattle Seahawks
After not being selected in the 2021 NFL draft, Eiland signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2021. He was assigned to the practice squad on September 1, 2021. He was waived on August 30, 2022, but he was re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was signed to a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2023. He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was waived from the practice squad on August 31, was brought back on September 11, and released again on September 21. He was signed back to the practice squad on October 18, 2023, and released again on October 30.
San Antonio Brahmas
On January 19, 2024, Eiland signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League. He was placed on injured reserve on April 16. Eiland was activated on May 20. He was released on May 5, 2025.
Edmonton Elks
It was announced on May 26, 2025 that Eiland had signed with the Edmonton Elks.