Aireontae Ersery

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Aireontae Ersery
No. 79 – Houston Texans
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2002-02-19) February 19, 2002 (age 23)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:331 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High school: Ruskin
(Kansas City)
College: Minnesota (2020–2024)
NFL draft: 2025: 2nd round, 48th pick
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Aireontae Lamont Ersery (AIR-ee-on-tay-ER-ser-ee; born February 19, 2002) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers and was selected by the Texans in the second round of the 2025 NFL draft.

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Early life

Ersery was born on February 19, 2002, in Kansas City, Missouri. He grew up in the Ruskin Heights neighborhood of Kansas City. He was raised by his mother, Takita Charles, who was an American national, alongside his 5 other siblings (Danny, Dean, Cherish, Journey, and Rain). [1] During his childhood, Ersery’s family faced severe financial hardship, his mother worked 3 jobs to support Aireontae and his siblings, often facing threats of eviction. As a child, Ersery was resourceful, and often helped provide his family with water among other necessities. [2] Ersery later attended Ruskin High School. [3] Originally, Ersery had his sights set on playing basketball, but was drawn into football through Ruskin High School football coach William Perkins. [4] Ersery also participated in track and field and wrestling. [5] He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. [6] [7]

College career

In Ersery's first two collegiate football seasons in 2020 and 2021, he played in two games, while making one start for Minnesota. [8] In 2022, he started all 13 games for the Gophers, earning honorable mention all-Big Ten Conference recognition. [9] [10] In 2023, Ersery started all 13 games at left tackle[ citation needed ] for the Gophers and earned second-team all-Big 10 honors. [11] [12]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6 in
(1.98 m)		331 lb
(150 kg)		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		5.01 s1.75 s2.88 s4.82 s7.81 s29.5 in
(0.75 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		25 reps
All values from NFL Combine [13] [14]

Ersery was selected in the second round with the 48th pick in the 2025 NFL draft by the Houston Texans. [15]

References

  1. ↑ "Aireontae Ersery - Football". University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  2. ↑ "A special story: Aireontae Ersery's journey to the Houston Texans". Houston Texans. April 26, 2025. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  3. ↑ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2025 NFL Draft Guide" . The Athletic . The New York Times . Retrieved April 24, 2025.
  4. ↑ Krammer, Andrew (April 22, 2025). "Immense Gophers tackle Aireontae Ersery draws sizable NFL draft attention". www.startribune.com. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Aireontae Ersery's Ruskin High School Bio". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ Engle, Todd (August 22, 2019). "A late-comer to football, no one's missing Ruskin High's future Golden Gopher anymore". Kansas City Star. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  7. ↑ Ruane, Blake (June 16, 2019). "Minnesota Football Recruiting: Missouri OL Aireontae Ersery commits to the Gophers". The Daily Gopher. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Aireontae Ersery". Minnesota University Athletics. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  9. ↑ Johnson, Randy (August 24, 2023). "Aireontae Ersery brings big personality, big talent to Gophers offensive line". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  10. ↑ Johnson, Randy (December 6, 2023). "Gophers tackle Aireontae Ersery announces he's returning for 2024 season". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  11. ↑ Greder, Andy (December 25, 2023). "Gophers lineman Aireontae Ersery, a role model, with wit". Pioneer Press. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ Nelson, Joe (December 5, 2023). "Starting left tackle Aireontae Ersery returning to Gophers in 2024". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  13. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Aireontae Ersery Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Aireontae Ersery College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
  15. ↑ Swartz, Gabe (April 25, 2025). "Ruskin's Aireontae Ersery drafted by Texans in 2nd round". KCTV . Retrieved May 2, 2025.
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