Erik Pears Explained

Erik Pears
Number:64, 71, 72, 79
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:June 25, 1982
Birth Place:Price, Utah, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:8
Weight Lbs:316
High School:Denver (CO) Kennedy
College:Colorado State
Undraftedyear:2005
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • 2× First-team All-MWC (2003, 2004)
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:117
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:102
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:PearEr20

Erik Anders Pears (born June 25, 1982) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Colorado State.

He was also a member of the Cologne Centurions, Oakland Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, Omaha Nighthawks, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers.

Early life

Pears attended John Fitzgerald Kennedy High School in Denver, Colorado and was a letterman in football, wrestling, and track&field. In football, he was a two-time All-State selection. In wrestling, he was a three-time League titlist. He is married and has four kids.

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Pears signed a multi-year contract extension on December 13, 2011.[1]

San Francisco 49ers

On March 17, 2015, Pears signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The contract was worth up to $5.7 million, with $1 million guaranteed, and a $500,000 signing bonus.[2] Pears started every regular season game at right tackle for the 49ers in 2015.[3] On August 29, 2016, Pears was released by the 49ers.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BuffaloBills.com. RT Pears signs contract extension. December 13, 2011. Chris. Brown. January 5, 2016.
  2. Web site: 49ers.com. 49ers Sign G/T Erik Pears to Two-year Contract. March 17, 2015. January 5, 2016.
  3. Web site: ESPN.com. Erik Pears an unlikely anchor at right tackle for 49ers. September 10, 2015. Paul. Gutierrez. January 5, 2016.
  4. Web site: 49ers Announce Two More Roster Moves. 49ers.com.