Kyle Emanuel
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Kyle Emanuel
| image = Kyle Emanuel.JPG
| alt =
| caption = Emanuel with the San Diego Chargers in 2015
| current_team =
| number = 51, 56, 52
| position = Linebacker
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|8|16}}
| birth_place = Schuyler, Nebraska, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 250
| high_school = Schuyler Central
(Schuyler, Nebraska)
| college = North Dakota State (2010–2014)
| draftyear = 2015
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 153
| pastteams = * San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
- Las Vegas Raiders ({{NFL Year|2020}})
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2020}})
| status =
| highlights = * 4× FCS national champion (2011–2014)
- Buck Buchanan Award (2014)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 150
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 4.0
| statlabel3 = Pass deflections
| statvalue3 = 5
| statlabel4 = Interceptions
| statvalue4 = 2
| statlabel5 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue5 = 1
| statlabel6 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue6 = 2
| statlabel7 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue7 = 1
| pfr = EmanKy00
}}
Kyle Emanuel (born August 16, 1991) is an American former professional football linebacker. He won the Buck Buchanan Award in 2014.{{Cite web|url=http://www.gobison.com/news/2014/12/15/FB_1215143835.aspx|title=NDSU's Kyle Emanuel Voted Buck Buchanan Award Winner}} He played college football for North Dakota State University where they won four straight FCS championships. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft.
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
On November 28, 2014, it was announced that Emanuel had accepted his invitation to play in the 2015 East-West Shrine Game.{{cite web |title=NDSU's Emanuel accepts invite to Shrine Bowl |url=https://www.inforum.com/sports/3623244-ndsus-emanuel-accepts-invite-shrine-bowl |access-date=October 11, 2018 |website=Inforum.com |date=November 28, 2014}} On January 17, 2015, Emanuel played in the 2015 East-West Shrine Game and was a part of Jim Zorn's West team that lost the 19–3 to the East.{{cite web |title=2015 East-West Shrine Game Statistics |url=http://www.shrinegame.com/Uploads/Public/Documents/NewShrineGame/Files/AboutTheGame/Gamebook500962125.pdf |access-date=October 11, 2018 |website=ShrineGame.com}} Emanuel attended the NFL Scouting Combine and completed all of the combine and positional drills.
{{external media
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[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap3000000479687/2015-Combine-workout-Kyle-Emanuel Kyle Emanuel’s NFL Combine Workout]
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On March 26, 2015, Emanuel participated at North Dakota State's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills. He also attended pre-draft visits with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns, and Minnesota Vikings.{{cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft: Steelers reportedly hosting North Dakota State standout Kyle Emanuel for pre-draft visit |url=https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2015-nfl-draft-prospects-video-position-list-steelers-board/2015/3/28/8304329/2015-nfl-draft-steelers-reportedly-hosting-north-dakota-state |access-date=October 11, 2018 |website=behindthesteelcurtain.com |author=Hartman, Jeff |date=March 28, 2015}}{{cite web |title=Report: Browns to visit LB Kyle Emanuel in North Dakota |url=https://www.chatsports.com/cleveland-browns/a/source/report-browns-to-visit-lb-kyle-emanuel-in-north-dakota-11364491 |access-date=October 11, 2018 |website=ChatSports.com |date=April 22, 2015}} At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Emanuel's draft projections from NFL draft experts and scouts varied from as early as the third round to as late to the fifth or sixth rounds. He was ranked as the 16th best outside linebacker prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com.{{cite web |title=Kyle Emanuel, DS #16 OLB, North Dakota State |url=http://www.draftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=107132&draftyear=2015&genpos=olb |access-date=October 11, 2018 |website=DraftScout.com}}
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 3¼
| weight = 255
| dash = 4.77
| ten split = 1.79
| twenty split = 2.69
| shuttle = 4.25
| cone drill = 7.10
| vertical = 34
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 0
| bench = 27
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 31
| hand span = 9 3/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{cite web |title=NFL Draft Profile: Kyle Emanuel |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/kyle-emanuel?id=2552296 |access-date=October 11, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
}}
=San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers=
==2015==
The San Diego Chargers selected Emanuel in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 2015 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-15 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} Emanuel was the 19th linebacker drafted in 2015.{{cite web|title=Chargers Add Productive OLB Kyle Emanuel in Fifth|url=http://www.chargers.com/news/2015/05/02/chargers-add-productive-olb-kyle-emanuel-fifth|author=Henne, Ricky|website=Chargers.com|date=May 2, 2015|access-date=May 29, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160410083808/http://www.chargers.com/news/2015/05/02/chargers-add-productive-olb-kyle-emanuel-fifth|archive-date=April 10, 2016}} On May 14, 2015, the Chargers signed Emanuel to a four-year, $2.49 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $218,572.{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Kyle Emanuel contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/los-angeles-chargers/kyle-emanuel-16879/ |access-date=October 10, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}
Throughout training camp, Emanuel competed to be a backup outside linebacker against Tourek Williams, Cordarro Law, Colton Underwood, Brock Hekking, and Ryan Mueller.{{cite web |title=Chargers draft OLB Kyle Emanuel in 5th |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sdut-chargers-draft-kyle-emanuel-2015may02-htmlstory.html |access-date=October 10, 2018 |website=sandiegouniontribune.com |date=May 2, 2015}} Head coach Mike McCoy named Emanuel the fourth outside linebacker on the depth chart to begin the regular season, behind Melvin Ingram, Jeremiah Attaochu, and Cordarro Law.{{cite web |title=Chargers Release Week 1 Depth Chart for Opener Against Lions |url=https://timesofsandiego.com/sports/2015/09/08/chargers-release-week-1-depth-chart-for-opener-against-lions/ |access-date=October 10, 2018 |website=timesofsandiego.com |author=Posner, Ryan |date=September 8, 2015}}
He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the Chargers' season-opener against the Detroit Lions and recorded three combined tackles, deflected a pass, made his first career interception, and also made his first career sack in their 33–28 victory. Emanuel made his first career sack and interception on Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford. In Week 8, he collected a season-high four combined tackles in the Chargers' 29–26 loss at the Baltimore Ravens. On December 20, 2015, Emanuel recorded two solo tackles before exiting the Chargers' 30–14 win against the Miami Dolphins due to a concussion. He remained inactive for their Week 16 loss against the Oakland Raiders due to the concussion.{{cite web |title=Quarterbacks Mariota, Yates each leave games with injuries |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/12/20/ap-fbn-nfl-injuries |access-date=October 10, 2018 |website=si.com |date=December 20, 2015}} He finished his rookie season in 2015 with 25 combined tackles (16 solo), one interception, one sack, and a pass deflection in 15 games and two starts.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Kyle Emanuel (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kyleemanuel/2552296/careerstats |access-date=October 10, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
==2016==
Emanuel entered training camp in 2016 as a backup outside linebacker and competed for a primary backup role against Tourek Williams.{{cite web |title=4 Defensive Battles Taking Place at Chargers Training Camp |url=https://boltsbrand.com/4-defensive-battles-taking-place-at-chargers-training-camp/ |access-date=October 11, 2018 |website=boltsbrand.com |author=Burgin, Bill |date=July 30, 2016 |archive-date=October 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012054212/https://boltsbrand.com/4-defensive-battles-taking-place-at-chargers-training-camp/ |url-status=dead }} Head coach Mike McCoy named Emanuel a starting outside linebacker to begin the regular season, replacing Jeremiah Attachou. He started alongside Melvin Ingram and inside linebackers Manti Te'o and Denzel Perryman.{{cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Los Angeles Chargers Depth Chart: 10/01/2016 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/188/LAC |access-date=October 11, 2018 |website=Ourlads.com}}
Emanuel was temporarily moved to inside linebacker during the 2016 season after season-ending injuries to Manti Te’o and Nick Dzubnar.{{cite web |title=Thin Chargers turn to Kyle Emanuel inside |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/chargers/sd-sp-chargers-kyle-emanuel-injuries-20161102-story.html |access-date=October 12, 2018 |newspaper=San Diego Union Tribune |author=Gehlkin, Michael |date=November 2, 2016}} In Week 13, Emanuel collected a season-high eight combined tackles in the Chargers’ 28–21 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He finished his second season in 2016 with 58 combined tackles (36 solo), a pass deflection, one forced fumble, and was credited with half a sack in 16 games and 11 starts.
==2017==
On January 1, 2017, the Los Angeles Chargers fired head coach Mike McCoy after they finished with a 5–11 record.{{cite web |title=Chargers fire head coach Mike McCoy after four seasons |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2017/01/01/mike-mccoy-fired-san-diego-chargers-head-coach |access-date=October 12, 2018 |website=si.com}} Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley opted to switch the base defense from a base 3-4 defense to a base 4-3 defense. Throughout training camp, Emanuel competed to be a starting outside linebacker against Jeremiah Attachou, Jatavis Brown, and Korey Toomer.{{cite web |title=2017 Chargers Camp Preview: Defense |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/2017-chargers-camp-preview-defense-191924724.html |access-date=October 12, 2018 |website=sports.yahoo.com |author=D'Abate, Mike |date=July 31, 2017}} Head coach Anthony Lynn named Emanuel the starting strongside linebacker to begin the 2017 regular season, alongside Jatavis Brown and middle linebacker Toomer.{{cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers Release Unofficial Depth Chart |url=https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2017/9/5/16258152/los-angeles-chargers-unofficial-depth-chart |access-date=October 12, 2018 |website=boltsfromtheblue.com |author=Wade, Richard |date=September 5, 2017}}
{{external media
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[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000529499/Chargers-Kyle-Emanuel-intercepts-pass Kyle Emanuel intercepts pass by Matt Stafford]
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In Week 7, Emanuel collected a season-high four solo tackles during a 21–0 win against the Denver Broncos. On December 10, 2017, Emanuel recorded two solo tackles, broke up a pass, and made his second career interception in the Chargers’ 30–13 win against the Washington Redskins in Week 14.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stays: Kyle Emanuel (2017) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kyleemanuel/2552296/gamelogs?season=2017 |access-date=October 25, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} A hit by Melvin Ingram caused an errant pass by Stafford and was intercepted by Emanuel in the third quarter. He finished the 2017 NFL season with 34 combined tackles (21 solo), three pass deflections, 1.5 sacks, and one interception in 16 games and 11 starts.{{cite web |title=NFL Player stats: Kyle Emanuel (career) |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/kyleemanuel/2552296/careerstats |access-date=October 25, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
==2018==
Emanuel entered training camp slated as the starting strong side linebacker, but saw minor competition for the role from rookies Uchenna Nwosu and Kyzir White.{{cite web |title=Chargers' Melvin Ingram on Uchenna Nwosu 'Has a bright future'If |url=https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/01/chargers-melvin-ingram-on-uchenna-nwosu-has-a-bright-future/ |access-date=October 25, 2018 |website=chargerswire.usatoday.com |date=August 1, 2018}} Head coach Anthony Lynn named Emanuel the starter to begin the regular season, alongside Jatavis Brown and middle linebacker Denzel Perryman.{{cite web |title=Chargers release first "unofficial" depth chart |url=https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/2018/9/4/17820552/los-angeles-chargers-release-first-unofficial-depth-chart |access-date=October 25, 2018 |website=BoltsFromTheBlue.com |author=Stanley, Matthew |date=September 4, 2018}}
On April 4, 2019, Emanuel announced his retirement from the NFL.{{cite web|title=Kyle Emanuel announces retirement|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/04/kyle-emanuel-announces-retirement/|author=Alper, Josh|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=April 4, 2019}}
=Las Vegas Raiders=
Emanuel came out of retirement to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders on August 23, 2020.{{cite news |title=Raiders add veteran experience at two key positions with Emanuel and Riddick signings |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-add-veteran-experience-at-two-key-positions-with-emanuel-and-riddick-sig |website=Raiders.com |date=August 23, 2020 |access-date=August 24, 2020}} He was released on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Raiders announce transactions for initial 53-man roster|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-transactions-for-initial-53-man-roster|website=Raiders.com|date=September 5, 2020}}{{cite web|title=Raiders announce practice squad additions|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-practice-squad-additions|website=Raiders.com|date=September 6, 2020}} He was elevated to the active roster on September 26 for the team's week 3 game against the New England Patriots,{{cite tweet |user=Raiders |title=We have activated LB Kyle Emanuel and CB Madre Harper from the practice squad. |number=1309953966126501888 |date=September 26, 2020 |access-date=October 7, 2020}} and reverted to the practice squad after the game.
=Houston Texans=
On October 12, 2020, Emanuel was signed by the Houston Texans off the Raiders practice squad.{{cite web|title=Texans place Benardrick McKinney on IR|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-place-benardrick-mckinney-on-ir|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=October 13, 2020}} He was placed on injured reserve on November 9, 2020.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (11-9-20)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-11-9-20|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=November 9, 2020}} He was activated on December 5, 2020.{{cite news |title=Houston Texans Transactions (12-5-20) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-12-5-20 |website=HoustonTexans.com |date=December 5, 2020 |access-date=January 14, 2021}}
NFL career statistics
| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend |
| Bold
| Career high |
=Regular season=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | |
| 2015 | SDG
| 15 || 3 || 25 || 16 || 9 || 1.0 || 3 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2016 | SDG
| 16 || 11 || 58 || 36 || 22 || 0.5 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 1 || 1 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | LAC
| 16 || 11 || 34 || 21 || 13 || 1.5 || 1 || 1 || 23 || 0 || 23 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2018 | LAC
| 16 || 7 || 30 || 21 || 9 || 1.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 18 || 1 | |||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2" | 2020 | LVR
| 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| HOU
| 7 || 0 || 3 || 1 || 2 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| | 71 | 32 | 150 | 95 | 55 | 4.0 | 11 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
=Playoffs=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team !colspan="2"| Games !colspan="5"| Tackles !colspan="5"| Interceptions !colspan="4"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | |
| 2018 | LAC
| 2 || 0 || 7 || 2 || 5 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Personal life
In 2019 Emanuel was one of the Hosts of the NDSU Bison Pregame Show on KVLY (NBC).{{Cite web|url=https://www.valleynewslive.com/content/sports/Kyle-Emanuel-to-join-the-TV-broadcast-crew-during-NDSU-Football-Pre-Game-Shows-511415332.html|title = Kyle Emanuel to join the TV broadcast crew during NDSU Football Pre-Game Shows}} Emanuel worked as freelance broadcaster with KVLY appearing in the NDSU Pre Game Show and the Halftime report. In 2022, Emanuel married attorney and former Miss North Dakota Jaclyn Arness.
References
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