Former Illinois LB Milo Eifler draws first NFL start on Sunday Night Football

Milo Eifler is getting his first start in the NFL in a wild turn of events.

The rookie linebacker out of Illinois is getting the Sunday Night Football start for the Washington Football Team. Due to injuries and COVID-19, Eifler is thrust into the starting lineup despite not playing a single defensive snap so far this season.

First career NFL start » @_miloeifler #famILLy pic.twitter.com/69tGGtOl7J

— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) December 27, 2021

Eifler appeared in 15 special teams snaps during a Week 14 loss to Dallas. His first career start now comes on the road against Dallas.

Eifler’s intro on Sunday Night Football was also an interesting part of his surprising start without the traditional video intro:

Milo Eifler, Illinois.

Don’t worry we’ve got you, Milo. pic.twitter.com/exezG1q3LS

— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) December 27, 2021

Eifler finished his two-year stay at Illinois with 90 tackles, 13.5 TFL, and 3 sacks. Regardless of the circumstances, it is cool to see Eifler get his first start in the NFL.

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.