Alonzo Ephraim

Alonzo Brandon Ephraim (born November 8, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Ephraim was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2003. In 2006, while with the Cleveland Browns, he was suspended four games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy, after which he was waived by the Browns.

On July 27, 2007, Ephraim signed with the All American Football League to play for Team Alabama when the league began play.

Early life Ephraim attended Wenonah High School, where he played center on offense and defensive end on defense. He was also the starting center on the school's basketball team. He was a Super 12 (All-State) team Honorable Mention, along with future college teammates Dante Ellington and Saleem Rasheed. As a senior, he was named to the Rimington Trophy watchlist.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles Ephraim went unselected in the 2003 NFL draft. However, he signed as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles and played in 16 games as a rookie. In 2004, he played in 13 games with two starts at right guard for the Eagles. He was released on April 28, 2005.

Miami Dolphins On August 2, 2005, he signed with the Miami Dolphins. Over his four-year NFL career, he played in a total of 43 games.

All American Football League At the All American Football League's national try-outs held on July 27, 2007, Ephraim, along with fellow Alabama alumni Reggie Myles and Marcus Spencer, signed with the league to play for Team Alabama. However, the league postponed their inaugural season until 2009.