Eric Downing

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]

Eric Downing

No. 79, 92, 93
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1978-09-16) September 16, 1978 (age 46) Ahoskie, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:	Paterson (NJ) John F. Kennedy
College:	Syracuse
NFL draft:	2001: 3rd round, 75th pick
Career history
Kansas City Chiefs (2001–2003) San Diego Chargers (2004)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 50 Sacks: 2.0 Passes defended: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2001	KAN	15	9	25	18	7	1.5	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2002	KAN	13	4	14	10	4	0.5	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2003	KAN	14	0	10	7	3	0.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2004	SDG	3	0	1	1	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		45	13	50	36	14	2.0	5	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	0	0