Eric Everett

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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

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]

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 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.