Eric Ebron is one of the famous Football Player, who was born on the memorable day of April 10 in the year 1993. Hailing from the vibrant city of New Jersey, Eric Ebron is a proud citizen of United States.
Tight end who was selected tenth overall in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He was a 2013 First-Team All-ACC selection at the University of North Carolina and was chosen as a finalist for the John MackeyAward, presented to the best tight end in the nation.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Eric Ebron continues to be an inspiration for many.
Personal Information
Details about Eric Ebron
Popular As:
Eric Ebron
First Name:
Eric
Last Name:
Ebron
Gender:
Male
Birthday:
April 10
Birth Year:
1993
Age:
30-years
Education:
University of North Carolina; Guilford County Schools; North Providence High School
Career
He was a three star recruit coming out of Ben L. Smith High School in Greensboro, North Carolina where he played both defensive end and tight end.
He garnered other collegiate accolades including Second-team All-American honors in 2013 and Second-team All-ACC a year prior.
Family
He was born in Newark, New Jersey but attended high school in North Carolina. He became teammates with star receiver Calvin Johnson on the Lions in 2014.
Eric Ebron Timeline
1985
He also became the highest tight end to be drafted by the Detroit Lions in franchise history, surpassing David Lewis (20th overall, 1985) and Brandon Pettigrew (20th overall, 2009), although he has since been supplanted by T.
2011
Ebron attended the University of North Carolina from 2011 to 2013.
2012
As a sophomore in 2012, he started in all 11 games, recording 40 receptions for 625 yards and four touchdowns.
2013
As a junior in 2013, Ebron caught 62 passes for 973 yards and three touchdowns, and was a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection.
2014
He played college football at North Carolina, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft.
2015
He entered training camp in 2015 as the No. 2 tight end on the depth chart.
2016
On November 20, 2016, Ebron made three catches for 70-yards and scored his first career rushing touchdown on a one-yard carry during the fourth quarter of a 26–19 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11.
2017
On January 7, 2017, Ebron started in his first career playoff game in the Wild Card Round, catching two passes for 23 yards as the Lions lost to the Seattle Seahawks by 26-6.
2018
The $8.25 million option kept Ebron under contract throughout the 2018 NFL season.
2019
On January 5, 2019, Ebron started in his first playoff game for the Colts and caught three passes for 26 yards and scored one touchdown in the 21–7 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card Round.
2020
On March 30, 2020, Ebron signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
2021
He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on January 2, 2021, and activated five days later.
