Eric Downing
American football player (born 1978)
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Eric Lamont Downing (born September 16, 1978), is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played for Syracuse and was selected in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft.[1]
PositionDefensive tackle
BornSeptember 16, 1978
Ahoskie, North Carolina, U.S.
Ahoskie, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight315 lb (143 kg)
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born | September 16, 1978 Ahoskie, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 315 lb (143 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Paterson (NJ) John F. Kennedy | ||||||||
| College | Syracuse | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2001: 3rd round, 75th overall pick | ||||||||
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Early life and college
Downing attended John F. Kennedy High School, in Paterson, New Jersey, where he was selected for the first-team All-State.[2]
Downing played college football at Syracuse University for Paul Pasqualoni. He was named to the ALL-Big East team in 2000.[3]
