Place of birth: Durham, North Carolina Undrafted: 2013 Weight 113 kg Position Linebacker | High school: Coolidge (AZ) Height 1.83 m College Dakota State University | |
Date of birth: (1990-08-03) August 3, 1990 (age 26) | ||
Eric Liles is currently signed with team Collins of the Major League Football. He was drafted in round 30 and was the second linebacker taken on his team. Liles had stints with the Minnesota Vikings, Washington Redskins, Minnesota Havok and the Central Penn Capitals. He played college football at Dakota State University.
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High School career
Liles attended Gateway High School in Kissimmee, Florida where he started as a true freshmen. Liles transferred to Coolidge High School in Arizona. At Coolidge, he led the conference in tackles his junior and senior year. In 2009 he earned first team all region, first team Allstate and 3A South Defensive player of the year awards. Liles was ranked as a 2 star recruit on scout.com. 2005-3A Stste Champion 2006- 3A State Champion 2007- 3A State Runner Ups
College career
Eric Liles was a 4-year starter at inside linebacker for the Trojans. He was voted team captain twice. He was selected to 5 pre season and post season All American teams. Liles set the single season tackle record with 127 and tied the single game tackle record with 22 in 2012. He finished his career with 395 tackles respectfully.