A well-traveled Ole Miss offensive lineman who has bounced across four NFL rosters while chasing a permanent starting job.
Nick Broeker built his college reputation as a versatile lineman capable of playing both tackle and guard at Ole Miss, and that flexibility has kept him on NFL rosters even as he's changed teams several times since being drafted. His path has taken him from Buffalo to Houston to Pittsburgh and beyond as he continues to look for a long-term home.
Path to the league
Broeker started 23 games at left tackle and 13 at left guard across four seasons at Ole Miss, winning the Kent Hull Trophy as the top senior offensive lineman from Mississippi. The Buffalo Bills selected him in the seventh round (No. 230 overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft via a trade with the Houston Texans.
Career highlights
After being released by Buffalo before his rookie season, Broeker signed with the Houston Texans, where he spent two seasons and appeared in 12 games, including nine in 2024. His interior versatility, at 6-foot-5 and 305 pounds, has made him a valuable depth option capable of playing guard or tackle.
2025 season recap
Broeker's 2025 season was a whirlwind: released by the Texans in May, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was waived in August, and was then claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys before being cut again later that month during final roster cuts. He did not appear in a regular-season game for any team in 2025.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Nick Broeker
- Pro Football Reference: Nick Broeker
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- Ole Miss
- Hometown
- Springfield, IL, USA
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
