Milo Eifler

Early life

Eifler was born on February 13, 1998, in Berkeley, California. He was adopted by research professor Rachel Morello-Frosch and David Eifler. He attended Bishop O'Dowd High School, playing running back and linebacker. He did not play as a freshman, but was convinced by Hardy Nickerson to try out football as a sophomore. He earned first-team All-WACC, third-team All-East Bay and honorable mention San Francisco Chronicle All-Metro honors as a junior. He was named first-team All-West Alameda County Conference-Foothill League at the outside linebacker position as a senior. He also received an invitation to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. Eifler was the number 94 prospect in the nation by Scout.com, 118 by Rivals.com, 142 by 247Sports.com and 280 by ESPN.

College career

After graduating from high school, Eifler accepted a scholarship offer from the University of Washington. He spent his freshman season of 2016 as a redshirt, and did not see any playing time. He played in all 13 games in the following year, making six total tackles. He transferred to the University of Illinois in 2018, but did not play due to transfer rules. In 2019 at Illinois, Eifler played in all 13 games and started 12 at the linebacker position. He made 69 total tackles, ten for loss, and recorded a fumble return touchdown against Minnesota. He appeared in six games, starting five, as a senior in 2020, compiling 27 tackles and one sack on the season.