Eric Eugene Everett (born July 13, 1966) is a former professional American football cornerback in the National Football League. He played for five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles,[1] the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,[2] the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Minnesota Vikings. He was a fifth round selection (122nd overall pick) in the 1988 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech University.[3]

Eric Everett
No. 42, 39, 31
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1966-07-13) July 13, 1966 (age 57)
Daingerfield, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:161 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High school:Daingerfield (TX)
College:Texas Tech[1]
NFL draft:1988 / Round: 5 / Pick: 122
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:8
Sacks:1.0
Fumble recoveries:2
Player stats at NFL.com

Everett is now a physical education coach at DeWitt Perry Middle School in Carrollton, Texas.

Everett's brother, Thomas Everett, is a former American football safety in the National Football League.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Hubbard, Steve (14 August 1988). "First pro encounter 'just another game' for Everett brothers". The Pittsburgh Press. pp. D8. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  2. ^ "Bucs sign ex-UF star Tim Newton". Tampa Bay Times. 2 March 1990. pp. 5C. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  3. ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-09-23.