Nicholas Michael Broeker (born October 7, 2000) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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Early life

Broeker attended

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. As a senior, he was ''

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''s 2019 Male Athlete of the Year. He committed to the

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to play

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

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in the seventh round with the 230th overall pick in the

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. Broeker played in the Bills first two preseason games, but not the third game against the

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. Broeker did not make the 53 man roster and was waived on August 29, 2023.

Houston Texans

Broeker was claimed off waivers by the

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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 deal with the

References

External links

Pittsburgh Steelers bioOle Miss Rebels bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Broeker, Nick 2000 births Living people Players of American football from Springfield, Illinois American football offensive guards American football offensive tackles Ole Miss Rebels football players Buffalo Bills players Houston Texans players Pittsburgh Steelers players 21st-century American sportsmen