Eric Metcalf

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eric Metcalf
Occupation	Athletics Competitor
Date Of Birth	Jan 23, 1968(1968-01-23)
Age	56
Birthplace	Seattle
Country	United States
Birth City	Washington
Horoscope	Capricorn

Eric Metcalf Biography

Eric Metcalf is one of the most popular and richest Athletics Competitor who was born on January 23, 1968 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Eric Quinn Metcalf (born January 23rd in 1968) is an ex- American footballer who was mostly known for his work as a returning specialist but also played running back and wide receiver within the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers, Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Washington Redskins and Green Bay Packers. He was three-time Pro Bowl selection for the Browns as well as the Chargers. He also was in 1988 as the US Track and Field Champion in the long jump , and double NCAA Champion in the same event at the University of Texas.

Metcalf was a coach for football for the Rainier Beach High School in Seattle, Washington; in the 2005-2006 football season, he helped coach the team to the state semi-finals. He also established an elite track and field team known as Seatown Express. Metcalf also assists with being a coach for on the University of Washington track and field team.

Metcalf was transferred along with two draft picks in the first-round and two second round draft picks from the San Diego Chargers to the Arizona Cardinals for moving one slot at the time of the 1998 NFL Draft to pick quarterback Ryan Leaf.

Eric Metcalf Net Worth

Eric Metcalf is one of the richest Athletics Competitor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric Metcalf 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He established his University of Texas at Austin’s record for long jump (still in use) with a height of 8.44 metres (27’8″1/4). In 1986, he was the winner of his place in the NCAA National Long Jump Championship in 1988 and 1986 as well as in 1988 and the SWC Long Jump titles in 1986 and 1987. He also was in the position of Us Jr. National Long Jump Champion in 1986 and 1987. He was awarded the distinction of being an All-American five times and in 1988 , he competed for the USA Olympic Trials, finishing 8th overall.

Metcalf played and attended soccer in the University of Texas at Austin where the player played as an All-Southwest Conference selection three times. He was named the 1987 Southwest Conference player of the year as well as a second team All-American. The only person in Texas history to be the leader of his team with all-purpose yardage over all four seasons. He holds every school’s record in receiving for the position of a running back.

A multi-talented player, Metcalf excelled at offense and as a returner on special teams. In his second NFL season, he led the league in kickoff return yards (1,052) and return touchdowns (two). He also led the NFL in punt return touchdowns in four different seasons (1993–1995, 1997). Overall, Metcalf finished his career with 2,392 rushing yards, 541 receptions for 5,572 yards, 3,453 punt return yards, and 5,813 yards returning kickoffs. This gave him a total of 17,230 all-purpose yards, ranking him among the NFL’s top 10 in that category at the time of his retirement. He also scored 55 touchdowns (12 rushing, 31 receiving, ten punt returns, two kickoff returns). His 12 returns for touchdowns are the third most in NFL history behind Devin Hester and Brian Mitchell. Metcalf’s 10 punt return touchdowns were an NFL record, until October 2, 2011 when Devin Hester broke it against the Carolina Panthers. He is the only player ever to have 7,000+ yards on offense and 7,000+ yards on kickoff/punt returns.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Eric Ranked on the list of most popular Athletics Competitor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eric Metcalf celebrates birthday on January 23 of every year.

Is Eric Metcalf related to Terry Metcalf?

He attended Long Beach State University. He is the father of former NFL wide receiver and kick returner Eric Metcalf.

Is Eric Metcalf a Hall of Famer?

In 2017, Metcalf was inducted in the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. In 2019, Metcalf was one of 102 nominees for the NFL Hall of Fame, but he did not make the list of 28 semifinalists.

Who is Eric Metcalf father?

Terry Metcalf

Where did Eric Metcalf go to college?

The University of Texas at Austin

What's DK Metcalf's 40 time?

Metcalf ran his 40-yard dash at 4.33 , while Hill ran a 4.29.