Nolan Laufenberg

Nolan Laufenberg (born March 25, 1999) is an American football guard for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Air Force and signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2021.

Nolan Laufenberg
No. 74 – Washington Commanders
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1999-03-25) March 25, 1999
Castle Rock, Colorado
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Castle View (Castle Rock)
College:Air Force (2016–2020)
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and education

Nolan Laufenberg was born on March 25, 1999, in Castle Rock, Colorado. He attended Castle View High School there, earning three varsity letters in football and two in basketball. He was all-conference on offense in football in three of his four years, being twice on the first-team.[1] Following his senior year of 2016, Laufenberg went to the United States Air Force Academy, to play for their Falcon football team.[1] As a true freshman in 2016, Laufenberg did not see any varsity action.

As a sophomore in 2018, Laufenberg appeared in twelve games, and started nine. He played all thirteen games the following year, starting all but one. He was named first-team all-Mountain West Conference and first-team all-Colorado following the season.[1] The 2020 season was shortened due to COVID-19, only allowing him to play six games.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

After going unselected in the 2021 NFL Draft, Laufenberg was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.[2] In order to play with Denver, he had to get the United States Secretary of Defense's approval to delay his military service five years.[3][4] He was waived on August 24, 2021.[5]

Washington Football Team / Commanders

On September 28, 2021, Laufenberg was signed to the Washington Football Team's practice squad.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract after the 2021 regular season ended.[7]

On August 30, 2022, Laufenberg was waived by the Commanders and signed to the practice squad the next day.[8][9] On January 4, 2023, he was activated off the injured list.[10] Five days later, he signed another reserve/future contract.[11]

References
  1. "Nolan Laufenberg - Football". Air Force Academy Athletics.
  2. "For Castle Rock native Nolan Laufenberg, joining Broncos has been "surreal feeling"". July 15, 2021.
  3. "Denver Broncos Undrafted Rookie Guard Nolan Laufenberg Delays Military Service With Hopes Of Playing In NFL". July 28, 2021.
  4. "Laufenberg looks to carve out role with hometown team". KOAA. August 12, 2021.
  5. "Denver Broncos trim roster down to 80, cut CSU alum". August 24, 2021.
  6. Briggeman, Brent. "Air Force graduate Nolan Laufenberg lands on Washington Football Team practice squad". Colorado Springs Gazette.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Washington Football Team Public Relations (January 10, 2022). "Washington signs 8 players to Reserve/Future contracts". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  8. "Commanders cut 25 players, place 3 on IR". Commanders.com. August 30, 2022.
  9. "Commanders announce practice squad". Commanders.com. August 31, 2022.
  10. Selby, Zach (January 4, 2023). "Commanders place De'Jon Harris on IR, sign Nathan Gerry from practice squad". Commanders.com. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  11. Washington Commanders Public Relations (January 9, 2023). "Commanders sign 9 players to Reserve/Future contracts". Commanders.com. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
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