Eric Downing

Eric Downing came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (75th overall) in 2001, drafted out of Syracuse; Coffeyville CC. He last played in 2004 with LAC, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Last season's 33.4 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 15th percentile among DEFs, below average for the position.

Size

6'4", 315#

College

Syracuse; Coffeyville CC

Draft

Rd 3, 75th overall (2001)

Seasons

2001–2004

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

41.9

36th percentile among DEFs

10 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.58

Pass rush×0.3-0.07

Ball skills×0.25-0.50

Run defense×0.2-0.57

Availability×0.1-0.16

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G
2004	LAC	26.5	1
2003	KC	33.4	9
2002	KC	39.8	10
2001	KC	41.9	10

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Eric Downing has played in 30 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: KC (2001–2003), LAC (2004).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2001: a 41.9, in the 36th percentile among DEFs that year.

2001 splits

regular season

2001 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Week 6	ARI	—	40.2
Week 8	LAC	—	39.4
Week 9	NYJ	—	40.1
Week 11	SEA	—	38.4
Week 12	PHI	—	39.6
Week 13	LV	—	39.2
Week 14	DEN	—	45.9
Week 15	LAC	—	75.7
Week 16	JAX	—	46.7
Week 17	SEA	—	41.5

Eric Downing — common questions

What position does Eric Downing play?: Eric Downing is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Eric Downing played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Eric Downing has played for KC (2001–2003), LAC (2004).
Where did Eric Downing go to college?: Eric Downing played college football at Syracuse; Coffeyville CC.
When was Eric Downing drafted?: Eric Downing was selected in round 3, 75th overall, of the 2001 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Eric Downing scored?: Eric Downing has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Eric Downing's ScoutIndex Rating?: Eric Downing rated 26.5 for 2004, the 1st percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drew BreesQB · 2004
LaDainian TomlinsonRB · 2004
Antonio GatesTE · 2004
Eric ParkerWR · 2004
Jesse ChatmanRB · 2004
Keenan McCardellWR · 2004
Reche CaldwellWR · 2004
Doug FlutieQB · 2004

Drafted in round 3, 2001

Derrick BurgessDE · pick 63
Adrian WilsonS · pick 64
James JacksonRB · pick 65
Sean BrewerTE · pick 66
Tay CodyCB · pick 67
Mike GandyOT · pick 68
Eric KellyCB · pick 69
Sedrick HodgeOLB · pick 70

Also from Syracuse; Coffeyville CC

Lynwood AlfordLB · 1987–1987