Pannel Egboh


Pannel Egboh is an American football defensive end. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Stanford, under current University of Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh. He currently attends McGovern Medical School.

College career

Egboh played college football at Stanford. He finished college with 141 tackles, 10 sacks, 3 pass deflections and 3 forced fumbles.
In his Freshman year, he finished the season with 15 tackles, a sack and 2 pass deflections. On September 10, 2005, he had 6 tackles along with a sack against Navy in which Stanford won 41-38.
In his Sophomore year, he finished the season with 45 tackles, 1.5 sacks and a pass deflections. On October 21, 2006, he recorded 3 tackles along with a sack against Arizona State.
In his Junior year, he finished the season with 49 tackles, 6 sacks and 3 forced fumbles. Also as a junior, Egboh led all Cardinal defensive linemen for the second straight season with a career-high 49 tackles, which was the fifth highest total on the team. Finished with 13.5 tackles for losses of 75 yards, which ranked third on the team. Tied for second on the team with six sacks. Earned Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording a career-best 10 tackles, a career-high-tying 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and his first blocked kick on an extra point attempt in Stanford’s upset victory over #1-ranked USC. On November 24, 2007, he had 4 tackles, 2 sacks and a forced fumble against Notre Dame.
In his Senior year, he finished the season with 32 tackles, 1.5 sacks.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

On April 26, 2009, he signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent. He was released on September 5, 2009.

Houston Texans

On January 4, 2010, he signed with the Houston Texans to a reserve/future contract. He was released on August 29, 2010.

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 31, 2010, he was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles. On September 3, 2010, he was released a couple of days later. On October 13, 2010, he was signed to the practice squad.

Tennessee Titans

On January 4, 2011, he signed with the Tennessee Titans to a reserve/future contract. On September 3, 2011, he was released. On September 5, 2011, he was signed to the practice squad. On January 2, 2012, he was signed to a reserve/future contract. On September 11, 2012, he was released along with Offensive tackle Troy Kropog after the team signed Deuce Lutui and reinstated Kenny Britt after serving his suspension. On September 26, 2012, he re-signed with the team after Keyunta Dawson was placed on Injured Reserve due to a Hamstring injury.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On April 18, 2013, Egboh signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars following a minicamp tryout. He was released on August 30, 2013.