Erik Lenzen

Height:
6-5
Weight:
292
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
High School:
Cardinal Gibbons
Major:
Communication

Will compete for two-deep inclusion on the offensive line during third active season on ECU’s roster … Flexibility allows possible depth contributions at all three positions – center, guard and tackle … Expected to play considerable blocking role(s) on various special teams units as well … Has gained nearly 20 pounds to frame since starting work in strength and conditioning program.

2016: Played in six contests, primarily on special teams … Did not experience action in first six games, but closed campaign with successive appearances against Cincinnati, Connecticut, Tulsa, SMU, Navy and Temple.

2015: Did not experience action as a redshirt freshman … Contributed efforts on scout team, preparing Pirate defensive unit on weekly basis.

2014: Was redshirted as a true freshman during initial season in Pirate program … Gained practice reps with the offensive line on the developmental squad.

High School: Earned three letters as a tackle for coach Mike Morrill at Cardinal Gibbons High School … Enjoyed run of successive starts beginning with his junior year … Blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher and 1,000-yard passer during senior campaign as a team co-captain … A second-team all-county selection as a junior in 2012 after serving as a backup during sophomore campaign … Warrior offensive coordinator Matt DuBuc is a former wide receiver at Texas Tech … Played Unlimited Youth Football as a freshman … Also earned three letters in track as a thrower (discuss and shot put) … Ranked among the Top 20 prospects in Broward County according to the Sun-Sentinel … Cited atmosphere, facilities, coaching staff and college town environment as reasons for signing with ECU … Made his commitment official on July 1.

Personal: Full name is Erik C. Lenzen … Born at Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. … A communications major who earned ECU Honor Roll selection for work in the classroom … Son of Chris and Priscilla Lenzen … Lists fishing, hunting, boating, surfing and paddle boarding as hobbies of choice.