Nicholas Michael Broeker (born October 7, 2000) is an American professional football guard. He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.
Early life Broeker attended Sacred Heart-Griffin High School in Springfield, Illinois. As a senior, he was The State Journal-Registers 2019 Male Athlete of the Year. He committed to the University of Mississippi to play college football.
College career Broeker played in all 12 games his true freshman year at Ole Miss in 2019. He started all 10 games at left tackle in 2020 and all 13 in 2021. As a senior in 2022, he switched from tackle to guard. That season, he was named the winner of the Kent Hull Trophy.
Professional career
Buffalo Bills Broeker was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round with the 230th overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Broeker played in the Bills first two preseason games, but not the third game against the Chicago Bears. Broeker did not make the 53 man roster and was waived on August 29, 2023.
Houston Texans Broeker was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans on August 30, 2023.
On May 9, 2025, Broeker was waived by the Texans.
Pittsburgh Steelers On May 21, 2025, Broeker signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was released by the Steelers on August 7.
Dallas Cowboys On August 8, 2025, Broeker was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. He was waived on August 25.
Buffalo Bills (second stint) On September 22, 2025, Broeker was signed to the Buffalo Bills' practice squad. On December 9, he was released by the Bills.
Kansas City Chiefs On December 16, 2025, Broeker was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.
Buffalo Bills (third stint) On January 13, 2026, Broeker signed a reserve/futures contract with the Buffalo Bills. He was waived on August 30 as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. On September 14, Broeker was released.
Tennessee Titans On September 29, 2026, Broeker signed with the Tennessee Titans practice squad. On October 6, he was released.
References
External links Ole Miss Rebels bio