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{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}} |
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| name = Eric Ebron |
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| caption = Ebron with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2020 |
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| position = [[Tight end]] |
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* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2017}}) |
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2017}}) |
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* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}}) |
* [[Indianapolis Colts]] ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}}) |
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* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}}) |
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2021}}) |
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* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2019 Pro Bowl|2018]]) |
* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2019 Pro Bowl|2018]]) |
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* Second-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2013 College Football All-America Team|2013]]) |
* Second-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2013 College Football All-America Team|2013]]) |
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'''Eric Ebron''' (born April 10, 1993) is |
'''Eric Ebron''' (born April 10, 1993) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[tight end]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[North Carolina Tar Heels football|North Carolina Tar Heels]], and was selected by the [[Detroit Lions]] in the first round of the [[2014 NFL draft]]. He also played for the [[Indianapolis Colts]] and [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. |
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==Early |
==Early life== |
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Ebron first attended [[North Providence High School]] in [[Rhode Island]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dubois |first=Paul |date=May 13, 2014 |title=Former NP Jet is 10th pick in the NFL draft |url=http://www.valleybreeze.com/2014-05-13/north-providence/former-np-jet-10th-pick-nfl-draft |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=The Valley Breeze |language=en}}</ref> He played [[high school football|football]] for the North Providence Jets. He later moved to [[North Carolina]], where he attended Ben L. Smith High School in [[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]]. He played both [[tight end]] and [[defensive end]] while at Ben L. Smith High School.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Mark |date=May 3, 2014 |title=Eric Ebron: The day he came of age |url=https://www.greensboro.com/sports/pro_sports/eric-ebron-the-day-he-came-of-age/article_ea9baf7c-d335-11e3-bebe-0017a43b2370.html |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=Greensboro News and Record |language=en}}</ref> He had 28 [[Reception (gridiron football)|receptions]] for 682 yards and 10 [[touchdowns]] on offense and 68 [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]] and 13.5 [[Quarterback sack|sacks]] on defense.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 3, 2014 |title=Eric Ebron 'zombified' by mental aspect of NFL |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eric-ebron-zombified-by-mental-aspect-of-nfl-0ap3000000404647 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Ebron first attended [[North Providence High School]] in [[Rhode Island]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dubois |first=Paul |date=May 13, 2014 |title=Former NP Jet is 10th pick in the NFL draft |url=http://www.valleybreeze.com/2014-05-13/north-providence/former-np-jet-10th-pick-nfl-draft |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=The Valley Breeze |language=en}}</ref> He played [[high school football|football]] for the North Providence Jets. He later moved to [[North Carolina]], where he attended Ben L. Smith High School in [[Greensboro, North Carolina|Greensboro]]. He played both [[tight end]] and [[defensive end]] while at Ben L. Smith High School.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Mark |date=May 3, 2014 |title=Eric Ebron: The day he came of age |url=https://www.greensboro.com/sports/pro_sports/eric-ebron-the-day-he-came-of-age/article_ea9baf7c-d335-11e3-bebe-0017a43b2370.html |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=Greensboro News and Record |language=en}}</ref> He had 28 [[Reception (gridiron football)|receptions]] for 682 yards and 10 [[touchdowns]] on offense and 68 [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|tackles]] and 13.5 [[Quarterback sack|sacks]] on defense.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 3, 2014 |title=Eric Ebron 'zombified' by mental aspect of NFL |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eric-ebron-zombified-by-mental-aspect-of-nfl-0ap3000000404647 |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Ebron attended the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina]] from 2011 to 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eric Ebron College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/eric-ebron-1.html |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> As a [[true freshman]] in 2011, Ebron played in 10 games, recording 10 receptions for 207 yards and a touchdown. As a sophomore in 2012, he started in all 11 games, recording 40 receptions for 625 yards and four touchdowns. The receptions and receiving yards were a North Carolina record for tight ends.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beard |first=Aaron |date=August 28, 2013 |title=UNC coach Larry Fedora wants Eric Ebron to soar |url=http://www.news-record.com/sports/college/article_5feaa740-0f98-11e3-b02a-0019bb30f31a.html |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=News & Record}}</ref> As a junior in 2013, Ebron caught 62 passes for 973 yards and three touchdowns, and was a first-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC) selection.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2013 |title=2013 All-ACC Teams Announced |url=https://theacc.com/news/2013/12/2/529ce42de4b0465167b4e15a_131480996780103312.aspx |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=TheACC.com}}</ref> He was also chosen as a finalist for the [[John Mackey Award]], given to the nation's top tight end.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2013 |title=Ebron Named A Mackey Award Finalist |url=http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=209324175 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=GoHeels.com}}</ref> |
Ebron attended the [[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill|University of North Carolina]] from 2011 to 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eric Ebron College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/eric-ebron-1.html |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> As a [[true freshman]] in 2011, Ebron played in 10 games, recording 10 receptions for 207 yards and a touchdown. As a sophomore in 2012, he started in all 11 games, recording 40 receptions for 625 yards and four touchdowns. The receptions and receiving yards were a North Carolina record for tight ends.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beard |first=Aaron |date=August 28, 2013 |title=UNC coach Larry Fedora wants Eric Ebron to soar |url=http://www.news-record.com/sports/college/article_5feaa740-0f98-11e3-b02a-0019bb30f31a.html |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=News & Record}}</ref> As a junior in 2013, Ebron caught 62 passes for 973 yards and three touchdowns, and was a first-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference]] (ACC) selection.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2013 |title=2013 All-ACC Teams Announced |url=https://theacc.com/news/2013/12/2/529ce42de4b0465167b4e15a_131480996780103312.aspx |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=TheACC.com}}</ref> He was also chosen as a finalist for the [[John Mackey Award]], given to the nation's top tight end.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2013 |title=Ebron Named A Mackey Award Finalist |url=http://www.goheels.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=3350&ATCLID=209324175 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=GoHeels.com}}</ref> |
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On November 25, 2013, Ebron announced his intentions to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the [[2014 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dinich |first=Heather |date=November 25, 2013 |title=UNC's Ebron, top TE prospect, to enter draft |url= |
On November 25, 2013, Ebron announced his intentions to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the [[2014 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dinich |first=Heather |date=November 25, 2013 |title=UNC's Ebron, top TE prospect, to enter draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2014/story/_/id/10035178/eric-ebron-north-carolina-tar-heels-top-tight-end-prospect-enters-nfl-draft |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===Pre-draft=== |
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On November 25, 2013, Ebron announced he would forgo his remaining college eligibility and enter the 2014 NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Volk |first=Pete |date=November 25, 2013 |title=Eric Ebron leaving UNC early for 2014 NFL Draft |url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/11/25/5143878/eric-ebron-nfl-draft-2014-north-carolina-football |access-date=November 11, 2018 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> Ebron attended the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] in [[Indianapolis]] and completed the majority of drills, but opted to skip the [[short shuttle]] and [[three-cone drill]] after sustaining a minor injury. He ran the second fastest time in the [[40-yard dash]] among all tight ends participating at the NFL Combine, finishing only behind [[Tennessee State Tigers football|Tennessee State]] tight end [[A. C. Leonard]] (4.50s).<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 22, 2014 |title=Eric Ebron clocks second-best 40 time among tight ends |url= |
On November 25, 2013, Ebron announced he would forgo his remaining college eligibility and enter the 2014 NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Volk |first=Pete |date=November 25, 2013 |title=Eric Ebron leaving UNC early for 2014 NFL Draft |url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2013/11/25/5143878/eric-ebron-nfl-draft-2014-north-carolina-football |access-date=November 11, 2018 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> Ebron attended the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] in [[Indianapolis]] and completed the majority of drills, but opted to skip the [[short shuttle]] and [[three-cone drill]] after sustaining a minor injury. He ran the second fastest time in the [[40-yard dash]] among all tight ends participating at the NFL Combine, finishing only behind [[Tennessee State Tigers football|Tennessee State]] tight end [[A. C. Leonard]] (4.50s).<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 22, 2014 |title=Eric Ebron clocks second-best 40 time among tight ends |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/eric-ebron-clocks-second-best-40-time-among-tight-ends-0ap2000000327931 |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> |
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[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap2000000327913/Ebron-impresses-in-40-yard-dash Eric Ebron runs the 40-yard dash] |
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On March 25, 2014, Ebron participated in North Carolina's [[pro day]], but elected to stand on his combine numbers and only performed the short shuttle, three-cone drill, and positional drills. During positional drills, Ebron dropped three passes from quarterback [[Bryn Renner]]. Multiple [[NFL draft]] experts stated Ebron looked poor in his positional drills and highlighted the drops as a cause for concern.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stites |first=Adam |date=March 25, 2014 |title=NFL pro day results: Eric Ebron struggles for UNC |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2014/3/25/5545852/unc-iowa-state-umass-nfl-pro-day-results-eric-ebron |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chiari |first=Mike |date=March 25, 2014 |title=Eric Ebron: Breaking Down UNC Tight End's Pro Day Workout |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2005112-eric-ebron-breaking-down-unc-tes-pro-day-workout |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=Bleacher Report}}</ref> Ebron attended pre-draft visits with multiple teams, including the [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[Buffalo Bills]], [[Detroit Lions]], and [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2014 |title=Ex-NFL scout: Eric Ebron could be better than Jimmy Graham |url= |
On March 25, 2014, Ebron participated in North Carolina's [[pro day]], but elected to stand on his combine numbers and only performed the short shuttle, three-cone drill, and positional drills. During positional drills, Ebron dropped three passes from quarterback [[Bryn Renner]]. Multiple [[NFL draft]] experts stated Ebron looked poor in his positional drills and highlighted the drops as a cause for concern.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stites |first=Adam |date=March 25, 2014 |title=NFL pro day results: Eric Ebron struggles for UNC |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2014/3/25/5545852/unc-iowa-state-umass-nfl-pro-day-results-eric-ebron |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Chiari |first=Mike |date=March 25, 2014 |title=Eric Ebron: Breaking Down UNC Tight End's Pro Day Workout |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2005112-eric-ebron-breaking-down-unc-tes-pro-day-workout |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=Bleacher Report}}</ref> Ebron attended pre-draft visits with multiple teams, including the [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[Buffalo Bills]], [[Detroit Lions]], and [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2014 |title=Ex-NFL scout: Eric Ebron could be better than Jimmy Graham |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ex-nfl-scout-eric-ebron-could-be-better-than-jimmy-graham-0ap2000000336152 |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Ebron was projected to be among the first 20 players selected by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the top tight end prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com, NFL analyst [[Bucky Brooks]], NFL analyst [[Mike Mayock]], and [[Sports Illustrated]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mayock |first=Mike |date=April 28, 2014 |title=Mike Mayock's position rankings for 2014 NFL Draft |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/mike-mayock-s-position-rankings-for-2014-nfl-draft-0ap2000000344764 |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 1, 2014 |title=Top 100 prospects for 2014 NFL draft |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/05/01/2014-nfl-draft-top-100-prospects#TE |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=SI.com}}</ref> |
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===Detroit Lions=== |
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The Lions selected Ebron in the first round (10th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Twentyman |first=Tim |date=May 8, 2014 |title=Lions select top tight end Eric Ebron |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-select-top-tight-end-Eric-Ebron/87d99c59-36d3-47dc-982e-013a2191b624 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140511202410/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-select-top-tight-end-Eric-Ebron/87d99c59-36d3-47dc-982e-013a2191b624 |archive-date=May 11, 2014 |access-date=May 9, 2014 |website=Detroit Lions}}</ref> Ebron was the first tight end drafted and became the eighth highest selection from North Carolina in school history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Carolina Players/Alumni |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/nocarolina/ |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website= |
The Lions selected Ebron in the first round (10th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Twentyman |first=Tim |date=May 8, 2014 |title=Lions select top tight end Eric Ebron |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-select-top-tight-end-Eric-Ebron/87d99c59-36d3-47dc-982e-013a2191b624 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140511202410/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-insider/article-1/Lions-select-top-tight-end-Eric-Ebron/87d99c59-36d3-47dc-982e-013a2191b624 |archive-date=May 11, 2014 |access-date=May 9, 2014 |website=Detroit Lions}}</ref> Ebron was the first tight end drafted and became the eighth highest selection from North Carolina in school history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Carolina Players/Alumni |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/nocarolina/ |access-date=November 12, 2018 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He also became the highest tight end to be drafted by the Lions in franchise history, surpassing [[David Lewis (American football)|David Lewis]] [[1985 NFL draft|(20th overall, 1985)]] and [[Brandon Pettigrew]] [[2009 NFL draft|(20th overall, 2009)]], although he has since been supplanted by [[T. J. Hockenson]] ([[2019 NFL draft|8th overall, 2019]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions All-Time Draft History |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/det/draft.htm |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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On June 13, 2014, the Lions signed Ebron to a fully guaranteed four-year, $12.49 million contract that includes a [[signing bonus]] of $7.22 million.<ref name="spotrac">{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Eric Ebron contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/eric-ebron-14419/ |access-date=November 11, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref> |
On June 13, 2014, the Lions signed Ebron to a fully guaranteed four-year, $12.49 million contract that includes a [[signing bonus]] of $7.22 million.<ref name="spotrac">{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Eric Ebron contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/eric-ebron-14419/ |access-date=November 11, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref> |
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[http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000401757/Ebron-scores-first-NFL-touchdown Eric Ebron scores his first NFL touchdown] |
[http://www.nfl.com/videos/detroit-lions/0ap3000000401757/Ebron-scores-first-NFL-touchdown Eric Ebron scores his first NFL touchdown] |
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He made his professional regular season debut in the Lions' season-opening 35–14 victory against the [[New York Giants]]. In Week 2, he caught three passes for a season-high 38 yards during a 24–7 loss against the Panthers. On September 28, 2014, Ebron made three receptions for 34-yards and caught his first career touchdown during a 24–17 win at the [[New York Jets]] in Week 4. Ebron caught his first career touchdown on a 16-yard pass from quarterback [[Matthew Stafford]] during the second quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at New York Jets |
He made his professional regular season debut in the Lions' season-opening 35–14 victory against the [[New York Giants]]. In Week 2, he caught three passes for a season-high 38 yards during a 24–7 loss against the Panthers. On September 28, 2014, Ebron made three receptions for 34-yards and caught his first career touchdown during a 24–17 win at the [[New York Jets]] in Week 4. Ebron caught his first career touchdown on a 16-yard pass from quarterback [[Matthew Stafford]] during the second quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at New York Jets – September 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409280nyj.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Ebron was sidelined for three games (Weeks 7–9) due to a [[hamstring]] injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Monarrez |first1=Carlos |last2=Birkett |first2=Dave |date=November 7, 2014 |title=Detroit Lions injury report: Eric Ebron doubtful |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2014/11/07/detroit-lions-injury-report/18646517/ |access-date=January 7, 2019 |website=freep.com}}</ref> He finished his rookie season in 2014 with 25 receptions for 248 receiving yards and one touchdown in 13 games and seven starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eric Ebron 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EbroEr00/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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He entered training camp in 2015 as the No. 2 tight end on the depth chart.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2015 |title=Fauria elusive, cryptic after Lions trade for TE Wright |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/08/31/detroit-lions-joseph-fauria/71488446/ |access-date=January 7, 2019 |website=freep.com}}</ref> Caldwell retained Ebron as the backup tight end to Pettigrew to start the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Detroit Lions Depth Chart: 09/01/2015 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/175/DET |access-date=January 7, 2019 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On September 20, 2015, Ebron caught a season-high five passes for 43-yards and a touchdown during a 26–16 loss at the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in a Week 2. Ebron sustained a hamstring injury during a Week 4 loss at the [[Seattle Seahawks]] and was inactive for the next two games (Weeks 5–6).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bien |first=Louis |date=October 6, 2015 |title=Lions TE Eric Ebron suffers knee injury vs. Seahawks |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/10/5/9458879/eric-ebron-injury-seahawks-lions-monday-night |access-date=January 7, 2019 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> In Week 7, Ebron recorded five receptions for a season-high 89 receiving yards and one touchdown during a 28–19 loss against the Vikings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions |
He entered training camp in 2015 as the No. 2 tight end on the depth chart.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 1, 2015 |title=Fauria elusive, cryptic after Lions trade for TE Wright |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/08/31/detroit-lions-joseph-fauria/71488446/ |access-date=January 7, 2019 |website=freep.com}}</ref> Caldwell retained Ebron as the backup tight end to Pettigrew to start the regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Detroit Lions Depth Chart: 09/01/2015 |url=https://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/175/DET |access-date=January 7, 2019 |website=Ourlads.com}}</ref> On September 20, 2015, Ebron caught a season-high five passes for 43-yards and a touchdown during a 26–16 loss at the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in a Week 2. Ebron sustained a hamstring injury during a Week 4 loss at the [[Seattle Seahawks]] and was inactive for the next two games (Weeks 5–6).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bien |first=Louis |date=October 6, 2015 |title=Lions TE Eric Ebron suffers knee injury vs. Seahawks |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/10/5/9458879/eric-ebron-injury-seahawks-lions-monday-night |access-date=January 7, 2019 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> In Week 7, Ebron recorded five receptions for a season-high 89 receiving yards and one touchdown during a 28–19 loss against the Vikings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – October 25th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510250det.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On October 26, 2015, the Lions fired offensive coordinator [[Joe Lombardi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 26, 2015 |title=Lions fire offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-fire-offensive-coordinator-joe-lombardi-0ap3000000566406 |access-date=January 7, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He finished the [[2015 NFL season]] with 47 receptions for 537 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 14 games and eight starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eric Ebron 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EbroEr00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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Ebron entered the regular season as the No. 1 tight end on the Lions depth chart. He replaced Pettigrew who was placed on the physically unable to perform list after tearing his ACL the previous season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Detroit Lions projected depth chart |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/4/12782094/2016-detroit-lions-depth-chart-projection |access-date=January 7, 2019 |website=prideofdetroit.com}}</ref> In Week 4, Ebron suffered injuries to his knee and ankle during a 17–14 loss at the [[Chicago Bears]] and was subsequently sidelined for the next three games (Weeks 5–7).<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2016 |title=Eric Ebron likely out Sunday; Ezekiel Ansah doubtful to return |url=https://6abc.com/sports/eric-ebron-likely-out-sunday;-ezekiel-ansah-doubtful-to-return/1540945/ |access-date=January 9, 2019 |website=6ABC.com}}</ref> On November 20, 2016, Ebron made three catches for 70-yards and scored his first career rushing touchdown on a one-yard carry during the fourth quarter of a 26–19 win against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in Week 11.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions – November 20th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611200det.htm |access-date=January 9, 2019 |website=Pro |
Ebron entered the regular season as the No. 1 tight end on the Lions depth chart. He replaced Pettigrew who was placed on the physically unable to perform list after tearing his ACL the previous season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Detroit Lions projected depth chart |url=https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/9/4/12782094/2016-detroit-lions-depth-chart-projection |access-date=January 7, 2019 |website=prideofdetroit.com|date=September 4, 2016 }}</ref> In Week 4, Ebron suffered injuries to his knee and ankle during a 17–14 loss at the [[Chicago Bears]] and was subsequently sidelined for the next three games (Weeks 5–7).<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2016 |title=Eric Ebron likely out Sunday; Ezekiel Ansah doubtful to return |url=https://6abc.com/sports/eric-ebron-likely-out-sunday;-ezekiel-ansah-doubtful-to-return/1540945/ |access-date=January 9, 2019 |website=6ABC.com}}</ref> On November 20, 2016, Ebron made three catches for 70-yards and scored his first career rushing touchdown on a one-yard carry during the fourth quarter of a 26–19 win against the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] in Week 11.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Detroit Lions – November 20th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611200det.htm |access-date=January 9, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In Week 16, he made a season-high eight receptions for 93-yards as the Lions lost 42–21 at the [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Dallas Cowboys – December 26th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201612260dal.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Ebron finished the [[2016 NFL season]] with 61 receptions for 711 receiving yards and one touchdown in 13 games and 13 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eric Ebron 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EbroEr00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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On January 7, 2017, Ebron started in his first career playoff game in the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 26, Detroit Lions 6|Wild Card Round]], catching two passes for 23 yards as the Lions lost to the Seahawks by 26–6.<ref name="Burkett">{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Detroit Lions at Seattle Seahawks – January 7th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701070sea.htm |access-date=June 4, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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On May 2, 2017, the Lions exercised the fifth-year option on Ebron's rookie contract. The $8.25 million option kept Ebron under contract throughout the [[2018 NFL season]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=May 2, 2017 |title=Lions pick up fifth-year option on TE Eric Ebron |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000805788/article/lions-pick-up-fifthyear-option-on-te-eric-ebron |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Caldwell retained Ebron as the No. 1 tight end after the departure of Pettigrew.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2017 |title=Detroit Lions depth chart: Tate to return punts; Worrilow starting OLB |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/09/05/2017-detroit-lions-depth-chart-golden-tate-paul-worrilow/634248001/ |access-date=January 9, 2019 |website=FreeP.com}}</ref> On December 10, 2017, Ebron caught a season-high ten passes for 94-yards during a 24–21 victory at the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in Week 14.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
On May 2, 2017, the Lions exercised the fifth-year option on Ebron's rookie contract. The $8.25 million option kept Ebron under contract throughout the [[2018 NFL season]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=May 2, 2017 |title=Lions pick up fifth-year option on TE Eric Ebron |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000805788/article/lions-pick-up-fifthyear-option-on-te-eric-ebron |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170503074309/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000805788/article/lions-pick-up-fifthyear-option-on-te-eric-ebron |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 3, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Caldwell retained Ebron as the No. 1 tight end after the departure of Pettigrew.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2017 |title=Detroit Lions depth chart: Tate to return punts; Worrilow starting OLB |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2017/09/05/2017-detroit-lions-depth-chart-golden-tate-paul-worrilow/634248001/ |access-date=January 9, 2019 |website=FreeP.com}}</ref> On December 10, 2017, Ebron caught a season-high ten passes for 94-yards during a 24–21 victory at the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in Week 14.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – December 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712100tam.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He finished the season with 53 receptions for 574 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 16 games and nine starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eric Ebron 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EbroEr00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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On March 14, 2018, the Lions released Ebron.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=March 14, 2018 |title=Detroit Lions release TE Eric Ebron after four seasons |url= |
On March 14, 2018, the Lions released Ebron.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=March 14, 2018 |title=Detroit Lions release TE Eric Ebron after four seasons |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/detroit-lions-release-te-eric-ebron-after-four-seasons-0ap3000000921252 |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> |
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Ebron met with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] and Panthers during free agency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hickey |first=Kevin |date=March 19, 2018 |title=Colts are hosting TE Eric Ebron |url=https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/19/indianapolis-colts-host-eric-ebron-2018-nfl-free-agency/ |access-date=January 10, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> |
Ebron met with the [[Indianapolis Colts]] and [[Carolina Panthers]] during free agency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hickey |first=Kevin |date=March 19, 2018 |title=Colts are hosting TE Eric Ebron |url=https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/19/indianapolis-colts-host-eric-ebron-2018-nfl-free-agency/ |access-date=January 10, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> |
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On March 19, 2018, the Colts signed Ebron to a two-year, $13 million contract that includes $6.50 million guaranteed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=March 19, 2018 |title=Colts Sign Free Agent Tight End Eric Ebron |url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Sign-Free-Agent-Tight-End-Eric-Ebron/8f78122b-e717-4228-9665-3b78394c6501 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524003831/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Sign-Free-Agent-Tight-End-Eric-Ebron/8f78122b-e717-4228-9665-3b78394c6501 |archive-date=May 24, 2018 |access-date=March 20, 2018 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Frank Reich]] named Ebron the backup tight end, behind [[Jack Doyle (American football)|Jack Doyle]], to begin the regular season. Ebron became the primary starting tight end after |
On March 19, 2018, the Colts signed Ebron to a two-year, $13 million contract that includes $6.50 million guaranteed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=March 19, 2018 |title=Colts Sign Free Agent Tight End Eric Ebron |url=http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Sign-Free-Agent-Tight-End-Eric-Ebron/8f78122b-e717-4228-9665-3b78394c6501 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180524003831/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Sign-Free-Agent-Tight-End-Eric-Ebron/8f78122b-e717-4228-9665-3b78394c6501 |archive-date=May 24, 2018 |access-date=March 20, 2018 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> Head coach [[Frank Reich]] named Ebron the backup tight end, behind [[Jack Doyle (American football)|Jack Doyle]], to begin the regular season. Ebron became the primary starting tight end after Doyle sustained a hip injury in Week 2 and was sidelined for the next five games (Weeks 3–7).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newell |first=Nat |date=September 4, 2018 |title=Colts' depth chart lists Joe Haeg, Ryan Grant, Margus Hunt, Nate Hairston as starters |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/09/04/indianapolis-colts-depth-chart-joe-haeg-ryan-grant-marlon-mack-margus-hunt-listed-no-1/1193900002/ |access-date=January 10, 2019 |website=Indianapolis Star}}</ref> |
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On October 10, 2018, Ebron recorded nine receptions for a career-high 105 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns during a 38–24 loss at the [[New England Patriots]] in a Week 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Horner |first=Scott |date=October 4, 2018 |title=Colts briefly make it interesting before losing to Patriots |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/10/04/indianapolis-colts-new-england-patriots-nfl-week-5-score-game-tv-injury-stats-highlights/1526476002/ |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=Indianapolis Star |language=en}}</ref> On November 11, 2018, Ebron caught three passes for 69-yards and two touchdown receptions and also had a two-yard rushing touchdown during a 29–26 victory against the Jaguars in Week 11.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arthur |first=Jake |date=November 11, 2018 |title=Eric Ebron Explodes For Three Touchdowns In Win Over Jaguars |url=https://www.colts.com/news/eric-ebron-explodes-for-three-touchdowns-in-win-over-jaguars?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=www.colts.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Marot |first=Michael |date=November 11, 2018 |title=Ebron scores three touchdowns in Colts' 29–26 victory over Jaguars |url=http://www.foxsports.com/indiana/story/eric-ebron-three-touchdowns-indianapolis-colts-29-26-win-jacksonville-jaguars-111118 |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 12, Ebron caught five passes for 45 receiving yards and two touchdowns. As a result of those two touchdowns, he passed [[Dallas Clark]] for most receiving touchdown in a single season by a Colts tight end. The Colts defeated the [[Miami Dolphins]] 27–24.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |date=November 25, 2018 |title=Eric Ebron's 2nd TD ties Dolphins late |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/Article/Eric-Ebron-second-TD-Dolphins-125346822/ |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=Indianapolis Colts |language=en-US}}</ref> The following game, Ebron returned to his role as the ''de facto'' starting tight end after |
On October 10, 2018, Ebron recorded nine receptions for a career-high 105 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns during a 38–24 loss at the [[New England Patriots]] in a Week 5.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Horner |first=Scott |date=October 4, 2018 |title=Colts briefly make it interesting before losing to Patriots |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2018/10/04/indianapolis-colts-new-england-patriots-nfl-week-5-score-game-tv-injury-stats-highlights/1526476002/ |access-date=October 31, 2018 |website=Indianapolis Star |language=en}}</ref> On November 11, 2018, Ebron caught three passes for 69-yards and two touchdown receptions and also had a two-yard rushing touchdown during a 29–26 victory against the Jaguars in Week 11.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arthur |first=Jake |date=November 11, 2018 |title=Eric Ebron Explodes For Three Touchdowns In Win Over Jaguars |url=https://www.colts.com/news/eric-ebron-explodes-for-three-touchdowns-in-win-over-jaguars?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=www.colts.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Marot |first=Michael |date=November 11, 2018 |title=Ebron scores three touchdowns in Colts' 29–26 victory over Jaguars |url=http://www.foxsports.com/indiana/story/eric-ebron-three-touchdowns-indianapolis-colts-29-26-win-jacksonville-jaguars-111118 |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 12, Ebron caught five passes for 45 receiving yards and two touchdowns. As a result of those two touchdowns, he passed [[Dallas Clark]] for most receiving touchdown in a single season by a Colts tight end. The Colts defeated the [[Miami Dolphins]] 27–24.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |date=November 25, 2018 |title=Eric Ebron's 2nd TD ties Dolphins late |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/Article/Eric-Ebron-second-TD-Dolphins-125346822/ |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=Indianapolis Colts |language=en-US}}</ref> The following game, Ebron returned to his role as the ''de facto'' starting tight end after Doyle sustained a kidney injury and was placed on [[injured reserve]] for the remainder of the season on November 26, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Jack Doyle To Be Placed On IR With Kidney Injury |url=https://www.colts.com/news/jack-doyle-to-be-placed-on-ir-with-kidney-injury |access-date=August 16, 2020 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> On December 2, 2018, he made a season-high ten receptions for 81-yards during a 6–0 loss at the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13. On December 18, 2018, it was announced that Ebron was selected to play in the [[2019 Pro Bowl]], marking the first Pro Bowl selection of his career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Andrew |date=December 18, 2018 |title=Eric Ebron's Breakout Season Results In First Pro Bowl Selection |url=https://www.colts.com/news/eric-ebron-s-breakout-season-results-in-first-pro-bowl-selection |access-date=January 10, 2019 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> He finished his first season with the Colts in 2018 with 66 receptions for 750 receiving yards and 13 touchdown receptions in 16 games and eight starts. Ebron recorded career highs in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns in 2018 and led all tight ends with 13 touchdown receptions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eric Ebron 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EbroEr00/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> His 13 touchdown receptions tied [[Green Bay Packers]] wide receiver [[Davante Adams]] as the second most among all players, behind [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] wide receiver [[Antonio Brown]] (15 touchdowns).<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Receiving |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2018/receiving.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He received an overall grade of 68.7 from [[Pro Football Focus]], which ranked 23rd among all qualifying tight ends in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pro Football Focus: Eric Ebron |url=https://www.profootballfocus.com/nfl/players/eric-ebron/8645 |access-date=January 10, 2019 |website=profootballfocus.com}}</ref> |
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The Colts finished second in the [[AFC South]] with a 10–6 record and earned a Wild Card Round berth.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 Indianapolis Colts Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/clt/2018.htm |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On January 5, 2019, Ebron started in his first playoff game for the Colts and caught three passes for 26 yards and scored one touchdown in the 21–7 win over the [[Houston Texans]] in the AFC [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#AFC: Indianapolis Colts 21, Houston Texans 7|Wild Card Round]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – January 5th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901050htx.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was ranked 66th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2019]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2019-nfl-top-100.htm |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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Reich named Ebron and Doyle the starting tight ends to start the season with Doyle serving as the primary starter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hickey |first=Kevin |date=September 3, 2019 |title=Colts release first depth chart of 2019 |url=https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2019/09/03/indianapolis-colts-depth-chart-week-1/ |access-date=August 16, 2020 |website=Colts Wire}}</ref> In Week 7 against the Texans, Ebron caught four receptions for 70 yards, and one touchdown in a 30–23 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts – October 20th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910200clt.htm |access-date=June 4, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On November 25, 2019, Ebron was placed on season-ending injured reserve with an ankle injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 25, 2019 |title=Colts Place TE Eric Ebron On Injured Reserve; Sign TE Ross Travis |url=https://www.colts.com/news/eric-ebron-injured-reserve-ross-travis-roster-moves |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=Colts.com}}</ref> Overall, Ebron finished the 2019 season with 31 receptions for 375 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eric Ebron 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EbroEr00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=June 4, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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On March 30, 2020, Ebron signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Steelers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 20, 2020 |title=Steelers signing TE Eric Ebron to two-year contract |url= |
On March 30, 2020, Ebron signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Steelers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 20, 2020 |title=Steelers signing TE Eric Ebron to two-year contract |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/steelers-signing-te-eric-ebron-to-two-year-contract-0ap3000001107153 |access-date=June 4, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=March 30, 2020 |title=Ebron signed to a two-year deal |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/ebron-signed-to-a-two-year-deal |access-date=June 4, 2020 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> In Week 3 against the Texans, Ebron caught 5 passes for 52 yards and his first receiving touchdown as a Steeler during the 28–21 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers – September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270pit.htm |access-date=September 28, 2020 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was placed on the reserve/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on January 2, 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=January 2, 2021 |title=Steelers make multiple roster moves |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves-x4944 |access-date=February 15, 2021 |website=Steelers.com |archive-date=February 23, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210223125326/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-multiple-roster-moves-x4944 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and activated five days later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=January 7, 2021 |title=Steelers activate Ebron and Marsh |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-activate-ebron-and-marsh |access-date=February 15, 2021 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> Ebron finished the 2020 season with 56 receptions for 558 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eric Ebron 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EbroEr00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2020–21 NFL playoffs#AFC: Cleveland Browns 48, Pittsburgh Steelers 37|Wild Card Round]] of the playoffs against the [[Cleveland Browns]], Ebron recorded seven catches for 62 yards and a touchdown during the 48–37 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – January 10th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101100pit.htm |access-date=January 10, 2021 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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Ebron entered the 2021 season as the Steelers starting tight end. He was soon passed on the depth chart by rookie [[Pat Freiermuth]]. He was placed on injured reserve on November 27, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=November 27, 2021 |title=Steelers make moves, place two on IR |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-moves-place-two-on-ir |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He played in eight games and recorded 12 receptions for 84 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 2021 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eric Ebron 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EbroEr00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=Pro |
Ebron entered the 2021 season as the Steelers starting tight end. He was soon passed on the depth chart by rookie [[Pat Freiermuth]]. He was placed on injured reserve on November 27, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=November 27, 2021 |title=Steelers make moves, place two on IR |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-moves-place-two-on-ir |access-date=November 25, 2022 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He played in eight games and recorded 12 receptions for 84 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 2021 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Eric Ebron 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EbroEr00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=November 26, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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On December 4, 2024. Ebron announced his retirement from professional football.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Lions first-round pick Eric Ebron announces retirement|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/12/04/former-lions-te-first-rounder-in-2014-eric-ebron-announces-retirement/76770859007/|access-date=December 7, 2024|website=detroitnews.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born: | April 10, 1993 Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 253 lb (115 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Ben L. Smith (Greensboro, North Carolina) | ||||||||
| College: | North Carolina (2011–2013) | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2014 / round: 1 / pick: 10 | ||||||||
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Eric Ebron (born April 10, 1993) is an American former professional football tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels, and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. He also played for the Indianapolis Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Early life
[edit]Ebron first attended North Providence High School in Rhode Island.[1] He played football for the North Providence Jets. He later moved to North Carolina, where he attended Ben L. Smith High School in Greensboro. He played both tight end and defensive end while at Ben L. Smith High School.[2] He had 28 receptions for 682 yards and 10 touchdowns on offense and 68 tackles and 13.5 sacks on defense.[3]
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Ebron was rated as the 21st best tight end prospect of his class.[4]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | 40‡ | Commit date |
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| Eric Ebron TE |
North Providence, RI | North Providence HS/Ben L Smith HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 253 lb (115 kg) | 4.67 | Mar 18, 2010 |
Star ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: N/A ESPN grade: 80
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 20 (TE) Rivals: 21 (TE), Not Ranked (National), 18 (NC) | ||||||
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College career
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Ebron attended the University of North Carolina from 2011 to 2013.[5] As a true freshman in 2011, Ebron played in 10 games, recording 10 receptions for 207 yards and a touchdown. As a sophomore in 2012, he started in all 11 games, recording 40 receptions for 625 yards and four touchdowns. The receptions and receiving yards were a North Carolina record for tight ends.[6] As a junior in 2013, Ebron caught 62 passes for 973 yards and three touchdowns, and was a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection.[7] He was also chosen as a finalist for the John Mackey Award, given to the nation's top tight end.[8]
On November 25, 2013, Ebron announced his intentions to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2014 NFL draft.[9]
College statistics
[edit]| Season | Team | Conf | Class | Pos | GP | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | North Carolina | ACC | FR | TE | 10 | 10 | 207 | 20.7 | 1 |
| 2012 | North Carolina | ACC | SO | TE | 11 | 40 | 625 | 15.6 | 4 |
| 2013 | North Carolina | ACC | JR | TE | 13 | 62 | 973 | 15.7 | 3 |
| Career | 34 | 112 | 1,805 | 16.1 | 8 | ||||
Professional career
[edit]Pre-draft
[edit]On November 25, 2013, Ebron announced he would forgo his remaining college eligibility and enter the 2014 NFL draft.[10] Ebron attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and completed the majority of drills, but opted to skip the short shuttle and three-cone drill after sustaining a minor injury. He ran the second fastest time in the 40-yard dash among all tight ends participating at the NFL Combine, finishing only behind Tennessee State tight end A. C. Leonard (4.50s).[11]
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 Eric Ebron's NFL Combine Workout | |
| Eric Ebron runs the 40-yard dash |
On March 25, 2014, Ebron participated in North Carolina's pro day, but elected to stand on his combine numbers and only performed the short shuttle, three-cone drill, and positional drills. During positional drills, Ebron dropped three passes from quarterback Bryn Renner. Multiple NFL draft experts stated Ebron looked poor in his positional drills and highlighted the drops as a cause for concern.[12][13] Ebron attended pre-draft visits with multiple teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, and Carolina Panthers.[14] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Ebron was projected to be among the first 20 players selected by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the top tight end prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com, NFL analyst Bucky Brooks, NFL analyst Mike Mayock, and Sports Illustrated.[15][16]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | Wonderlic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 4+3⁄8 in (1.94 m) |
250 lb (113 kg) |
33+1⁄4 in (0.84 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
4.60 s | 1.63 s | 2.71 s | 4.45 s | 7.49 s | 32 in (0.81 m) |
10 ft 0 in (3.05 m) |
24 reps | 16 |
| All values from NFL Combine and North Carolina's Pro Day[17] | ||||||||||||
Detroit Lions
[edit]2014
[edit]The Lions selected Ebron in the first round (10th overall) of the 2014 NFL draft.[18] Ebron was the first tight end drafted and became the eighth highest selection from North Carolina in school history.[19] He also became the highest tight end to be drafted by the Lions in franchise history, surpassing David Lewis (20th overall, 1985) and Brandon Pettigrew (20th overall, 2009), although he has since been supplanted by T. J. Hockenson (8th overall, 2019)[20] On June 13, 2014, the Lions signed Ebron to a fully guaranteed four-year, $12.49 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $7.22 million.[21]
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| Detroit Lions draft Eric Ebron 10th overall | |
| First Draft: North Carolina TE Eric Ebron |
Throughout training camp, Ebron competed to be a starting tight end against Pettigrew and Joseph Fauria.[22][23] Head coach Jim Caldwell named Ebron the third tight end on the depth chart, behind Pettigrew and Fauria, to begin the regular season.[24]
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| Eric Ebron scores his first NFL touchdown |
He made his professional regular season debut in the Lions' season-opening 35–14 victory against the New York Giants. In Week 2, he caught three passes for a season-high 38 yards during a 24–7 loss against the Panthers. On September 28, 2014, Ebron made three receptions for 34-yards and caught his first career touchdown during a 24–17 win at the New York Jets in Week 4. Ebron caught his first career touchdown on a 16-yard pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford during the second quarter.[25] Ebron was sidelined for three games (Weeks 7–9) due to a hamstring injury.[26] He finished his rookie season in 2014 with 25 receptions for 248 receiving yards and one touchdown in 13 games and seven starts.[27]
2015
[edit]He entered training camp in 2015 as the No. 2 tight end on the depth chart.[28] Caldwell retained Ebron as the backup tight end to Pettigrew to start the regular season.[29] On September 20, 2015, Ebron caught a season-high five passes for 43-yards and a touchdown during a 26–16 loss at the Minnesota Vikings in a Week 2. Ebron sustained a hamstring injury during a Week 4 loss at the Seattle Seahawks and was inactive for the next two games (Weeks 5–6).[30] In Week 7, Ebron recorded five receptions for a season-high 89 receiving yards and one touchdown during a 28–19 loss against the Vikings.[31] On October 26, 2015, the Lions fired offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi.[32] He finished the 2015 NFL season with 47 receptions for 537 receiving yards and five touchdowns in 14 games and eight starts.[33]
2016
[edit]Ebron entered the regular season as the No. 1 tight end on the Lions depth chart. He replaced Pettigrew who was placed on the physically unable to perform list after tearing his ACL the previous season.[34] In Week 4, Ebron suffered injuries to his knee and ankle during a 17–14 loss at the Chicago Bears and was subsequently sidelined for the next three games (Weeks 5–7).[35] On November 20, 2016, Ebron made three catches for 70-yards and scored his first career rushing touchdown on a one-yard carry during the fourth quarter of a 26–19 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11.[36] In Week 16, he made a season-high eight receptions for 93-yards as the Lions lost 42–21 at the Dallas Cowboys.[37] Ebron finished the 2016 NFL season with 61 receptions for 711 receiving yards and one touchdown in 13 games and 13 starts.[38]
On January 7, 2017, Ebron started in his first career playoff game in the Wild Card Round, catching two passes for 23 yards as the Lions lost to the Seahawks by 26–6.[39]
2017
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| Matt Stafford finds Eric Ebron for 61-yard gain |
On May 2, 2017, the Lions exercised the fifth-year option on Ebron's rookie contract. The $8.25 million option kept Ebron under contract throughout the 2018 NFL season.[40] Caldwell retained Ebron as the No. 1 tight end after the departure of Pettigrew.[41] On December 10, 2017, Ebron caught a season-high ten passes for 94-yards during a 24–21 victory at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14.[42] He finished the season with 53 receptions for 574 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 16 games and nine starts.[43]
2018
[edit]On March 14, 2018, the Lions released Ebron.[44]
Ebron met with the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers during free agency.[45]
Indianapolis Colts
[edit]2018
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On March 19, 2018, the Colts signed Ebron to a two-year, $13 million contract that includes $6.50 million guaranteed.[46] Head coach Frank Reich named Ebron the backup tight end, behind Jack Doyle, to begin the regular season. Ebron became the primary starting tight end after Doyle sustained a hip injury in Week 2 and was sidelined for the next five games (Weeks 3–7).[47]
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| Andrew Luck goes deep to Eric Ebron | |
| See Eric Ebron sneak his way into the end zone | |
| Eric Ebron adds to huge day with late TD catch |
On October 10, 2018, Ebron recorded nine receptions for a career-high 105 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns during a 38–24 loss at the New England Patriots in a Week 5.[48] On November 11, 2018, Ebron caught three passes for 69-yards and two touchdown receptions and also had a two-yard rushing touchdown during a 29–26 victory against the Jaguars in Week 11.[49][50] In Week 12, Ebron caught five passes for 45 receiving yards and two touchdowns. As a result of those two touchdowns, he passed Dallas Clark for most receiving touchdown in a single season by a Colts tight end. The Colts defeated the Miami Dolphins 27–24.[51] The following game, Ebron returned to his role as the de facto starting tight end after Doyle sustained a kidney injury and was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season on November 26, 2018.[52] On December 2, 2018, he made a season-high ten receptions for 81-yards during a 6–0 loss at the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13. On December 18, 2018, it was announced that Ebron was selected to play in the 2019 Pro Bowl, marking the first Pro Bowl selection of his career.[53] He finished his first season with the Colts in 2018 with 66 receptions for 750 receiving yards and 13 touchdown receptions in 16 games and eight starts. Ebron recorded career highs in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns in 2018 and led all tight ends with 13 touchdown receptions.[54] His 13 touchdown receptions tied Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams as the second most among all players, behind Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (15 touchdowns).[55] He received an overall grade of 68.7 from Pro Football Focus, which ranked 23rd among all qualifying tight ends in 2018.[56]
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| Top Plays from Ebron's 105-yard game vs. Pats | |
| Breadkdown: Eric Ebron's phenomenal year |
The Colts finished second in the AFC South with a 10–6 record and earned a Wild Card Round berth.[57] On January 5, 2019, Ebron started in his first playoff game for the Colts and caught three passes for 26 yards and scored one touchdown in the 21–7 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC Wild Card Round.[58] He was ranked 66th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.[59]
2019
[edit]Reich named Ebron and Doyle the starting tight ends to start the season with Doyle serving as the primary starter.[60] In Week 7 against the Texans, Ebron caught four receptions for 70 yards, and one touchdown in a 30–23 win.[61] On November 25, 2019, Ebron was placed on season-ending injured reserve with an ankle injury.[62] Overall, Ebron finished the 2019 season with 31 receptions for 375 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.[63]
Pittsburgh Steelers
[edit]On March 30, 2020, Ebron signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Steelers.[64][65] In Week 3 against the Texans, Ebron caught 5 passes for 52 yards and his first receiving touchdown as a Steeler during the 28–21 win.[66] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on January 2, 2021,[67] and activated five days later.[68] Ebron finished the 2020 season with 56 receptions for 558 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.[69] In the Wild Card Round of the playoffs against the Cleveland Browns, Ebron recorded seven catches for 62 yards and a touchdown during the 48–37 loss.[70]
Ebron entered the 2021 season as the Steelers starting tight end. He was soon passed on the depth chart by rookie Pat Freiermuth. He was placed on injured reserve on November 27, 2021.[71] He played in eight games and recorded 12 receptions for 84 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 2021 season.[72]
On December 4, 2024. Ebron announced his retirement from professional football.[73]
NFL career statistics
[edit]| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2014 | DET | 13 | 7 | 25 | 248 | 9.9 | 22 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | DET | 14 | 8 | 47 | 537 | 11.4 | 55 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | DET | 13 | 13 | 61 | 711 | 11.7 | 61 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1T | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | DET | 16 | 9 | 53 | 574 | 10.8 | 44 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | IND | 16 | 8 | 66 | 750 | 11.4 | 53T | 13 | 3 | −8 | −2.7 | 2T | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | IND | 11 | 2 | 31 | 375 | 12.1 | 48T | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PIT | 15 | 9 | 56 | 558 | 10.0 | 27 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | PIT | 8 | 3 | 12 | 84 | 7.0 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1T | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 106 | 59 | 351 | 3,837 | 10.9 | 61 | 33 | 5 | −6 | −1.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
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External links
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