The Madrid Bravos signed quarterback Ethan Garbers on Tuesday.
Ethan Garbers is six foot two and weighs 207 pounds. The 23-year-old from Newport Beach, California, signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent on May 9, 2025. The Panthers released him on July 23, 2025.
Collegiately, Garbers spent one season at the University of Washington in 2020, but did not play a game for the Huskies. Then, he transferred to UCLA (2021-24), completing 390 of 597 passes (65%) for 4,462 yards, 31 touchdowns, 18 interceptions, 143 carries for 294 yards, three rushing touchdowns, one catch for five yards, punting the ball one time for 41 yards, and one tackle (1 solo) in 40 games for the Bruins.
In 2024, he completed 235 of 363 passes (65%) for 2,727 yards, 16 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 83 carries for 136 yards, one rushing touchdown, and punting the ball one time for 41 yards in 11 games. In 2023, he was named the Starco Brands LA Bowl Offensive MVP when he completed 9 of 12 passes (75%) for 152 yards, two touchdowns, and three carries for 38 yards against the Boise State Broncos.
