Donnie Ernsberger

Donald "Donnie" Ernsberger (born October 13, 1996) is an American football tight end for the DC Defenders of the XFL. He played college football at Western Michigan.

College career

Ernsberger played four seasons for the Western Michigan Broncos football team, playing both fullback and tight end. He was used primarily as a blocker in the Broncos offense his first three seasons and was named a third team All-MAC selection as a junior. As a senior, Ernsberger caught 34 passes for 394 and four touchdowns and was named second team All-MAC and participated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Ernsberger signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018. Ernsberger was ultimately waived by the team with an injury settlement during training camp. The Buccaneers later re-signed Ernsberger to their practice squad on November 28, 2018. He was promoted to the Buccaneers active roster on December 18, 2018.

On July 31, 2019, Ernsberger was waived by the Buccaneers.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 1, 2019, Ernsberger was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was waived by the Jaguars during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.

DC Defenders

On November 22, 2019, Ernsberger was drafted by the DC Defenders in the 2020 XFL Supplemental Draft. He signed a contract with the league during mini-camp in December 2019.