Erik McCoy explained
| Erik McCoy |
| Current Team: | New Orleans Saints |
| Number: | 78 |
| Position: | Center |
| Birth Date: | 27 August 1997 |
| Birth Place: | San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 4 |
| Weight Lb: | 303 |
| High School: | Lufkin
(Lufkin, Texas) |
| College: | Texas A&M (2015–2018) |
| Draftyear: | 2019 |
| Draftround: | 2 |
| Draftpick: | 48 |
| Pastteams: |
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| Status: | Active |
| Highlights: |
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| Statleague: | NFL |
| Statseason: | 2023 |
| Statlabel1: | Games played |
| Statvalue1: | 74 |
| Statlabel2: | Games started |
| Statvalue2: | 74 |
| Pfr: | McCoEr01 |
Erik Christopher McCoy (born August 27, 1997) is an American football center for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M.
Early life
McCoy attended Lufkin High School in Lufkin, Texas. He committed to Texas A&M University to play college football.[1]
College career
After redshirting his first year at Texas A&M in 2015, McCoy became a starter his redshirted freshman year in 2016 and started all 38 games during his career.[2] [3] After his junior year in 2018, he entered the 2019 NFL draft.[4] [5]
Professional career
McCoy was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round (48th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[6] The Saints traded up with the Miami Dolphins to draft McCoy.[7] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[8]
In the 2021 season opener against the Green Bay Packers, McCoy left the game after suffering a calf injury in the first quarter.[9] He missed the next four games until he returned in the Week 7 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
On September 8, 2022, McCoy signed a five-year, $63.75 million contract extension with the Saints.[10]
McCoy was placed on injured reserve on November 12, 2022.[11] He was designated to return from injured reserve on December 14, 2022, and activated for Week 15.[12]
McCoy was selected to replace Frank Ragnow in the 2024 Pro Bowl Games.[13]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Lufkin Panther Erik McCoy commits to Texas A&M. November 17, 2014. KTRE. en-US. September 2, 2019.
- Web site: Erik McCoy has helped Texas A&M find its best offensive line. Croome. Richard. October 6, 2017. The Eagle. en. September 2, 2019.
- Web site: Aggies' offensive line, led by versatile Erik McCoy, taking shape in camp - HoustonChronicle.com. Zwerneman. Brent. August 4, 2018. Houston Chronicle. Hearst Communications. en-US. September 2, 2019.
- Web site: His grandfather's influence molded him into a leader, now Texas A&M's Erik McCoy enters NFL draft as one of its top centers. Baby. Ben. February 28, 2019. The Dallas Morning News. A. H. Belo. en. September 2, 2019.
- Web site: Texas A&M C Erik McCoy becomes fourth Aggie to declare early for NFL draft. Miller. Alex. January 4, 2019. The Dallas Morning News. A. H. Belo. en. September 2, 2019.
- Web site: 2019 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-18 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Saints trade up with Dolphins, draft Aggies C Erik McCoy. Sigler. John. April 26, 2019. USA Today. Gannett. September 2, 2019.
- Web site: 2019 NFL All-Rookie Team . 2024-07-27 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: NewOrleansSaints.com. Offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz fluidly moved from guard to center during New Orleans Saints' opener. September 16, 2021. December 6, 2021. John. DeShazier.
- Web site: Saints, center Erik McCoy agree to five-year extension worth up to $63.75M. Edholm, Ed. NFL.com. September 8, 2022.
- Web site: New Orleans Saints place center Erik McCoy on Injured Reserve. NewOrleansSaints.com. November 12, 2022.
- Web site: Allen . Elly . December 14, 2022 . Saints Make Number Of IR Moves; Claim RB Eno Benjamin . 2023-08-30 . ProFootballRumors.com.
- Web site: January 31, 2024 . New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy named to 2024 Pro Bowl Games . 2024-01-31 . NewOrleansSaints.com . en-US.
