Eric Weber

Height:
6-2
Weight:
236
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Blythewood, S.C.
High School:
Blythewood
Prev School:
Southwest Mississippi CC
Major:
General College

Originally inked national letter-of-intent with ECU on Feb. 3, 2016, but never enrolled in classes ... Re-signed with Pirates on Dec. 14, 2016 after playing one season at the junior college level … Participated in spring drills and caught one pass for three yards in the first scrimmage on April 1 (but did not record statistics in last two contests) … Projected to open fall camp vying for a place on the offensive and special teams two-deep.

Junior College: Played in four games for coach Tucker Peavey ... Did not record any offensive statistics, but was credited with five tackles (four solo) as a member of the defense and special teams squads.

High School: A two-year, two-way standout for coach Dan Morgan at Blythewood High School ... Racked up a combined 458 yards on 36 receptions with five touchdowns as a junior and senior ... Significantly contributed to the Bengals’ 9-4 record in 2015 and run through the Class 4A Division II playoffs, which was capped by an appearance in the quarterfinal round ... Had nine receptions for 168 yards and two touchdowns during senior campaign ... Both scoring catches came during a 55-22 road win at Clover HS ... Defensively, played end and tallied 64 tackles (14 solo) with seven resulting in lost yardage ... Added a sack and turned in the longest fumble return in program history, a 79-yard scamper against Westwood HS ... Cited as one of the top tight ends in the Midlands area by The State ... Pulled down 27 catches for 290 yards and three TDs during junior season in 2014 ... Spent sophomore campaign (2013) at Jack Britt HS in Fayetteville, N.C. ... Played under head coach (and former ECU standout) Brian Rimpf, helping the Terriers to a 9-4 overall record and a perfect 6-0 league ledger ... Also recruited by NC State out of high school.

Personal: Full name is Eric Douglas Weber ... Born at Columbia, S.C. ... Son of April Weber-Rambert ... Hobbies include four-wheelers and video games … Currently studying in school’s general college curriculum (until major is formally declared).