Originally committing to the Iowa Hawkeyes, Pierschbacher changed his commitment to Alabama and enrolled in January 2014. He became a starter at guard as a redshirt freshman and stayed a starter for all four seasons, tallying 57 career starts and playing center as a senior. He was named an All-Southeastern Conference player in his last three seasons and team captain as a senior.[1]
Pierschbacher was selected by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round (153rd overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[3] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to their practice squad the next day.[4] He was elevated to the active roster on November 7 for the team's Week 9 game against the New York Giants and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[5]
Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)
On December 14, 2020, Pierschbacher was signed off Washington's practice squad by the Philadelphia Eagles.[6]
On August 31, 2021, Pierschbacher was waived by the Eagles and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[7] He was released on September 9, 2021.
New York Jets
On September 10, 2021, Pierschbacher was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 10, 2022.[9] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[10]
Detroit Lions
On September 8, 2022, Pierschbacher was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.[11] He was promoted to the active roster on December 10.[12] After appearing in three games for Detroit during the 2022 season, Pierschbacher re–signed with the Lions on March 8, 2023.[13] He was waived/injured on August 13.[14]
Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)
On November 13, 2023, Pierschbacher signed with the practice squad of the Eagles.[15] He was released on December 7.[16]