Eric Lofton

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Eric Lofton
No. 68     Free agent
Born: (1993-03-06) March 6, 1993 (age 28)
Lumberton, New Jersey
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)OL
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight300 lb (140 kg)
CollegeTemple
High schoolRancocas Valley High School
Career history
As player
2017–2019Ottawa Redblacks
2019*BC Lions
2019–2020Edmonton Eskimos / Football Team
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Eric Lofton (born March 6, 1993) is an American football offensive lineman who is a free agent. He played college football at Temple.

High school career[]

Raised in Lumberton, New Jersey, Lofton played offensive tackle and tight end for the Red Devils at Rancocas Valley High School.[1] In addition to football, Lofton was also a member of the wrestling team.

College career[]

At Temple, Lofton redshirted the 2011 season. Over the next four years, he played in 37 games. He was named a first-team All-American Athletic Conference selection as a senior in 2015.

Lofton graduated with a degree in economics.

Professional career[]

Ottawa Redblacks[]

After graduation, Lofton had tryouts with several professional teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Soul, and the Montreal Alouettes. Before landing with a team, Lofton worked for Freedom Mortgage in South Jersey.

On February 27, 2017, Lofton was signed by the Ottawa Redblacks.[2] He earned a roster spot with the team after making it out of training camp.[3][4] In two seasons with Ottawa, Lofton saw action in four games, spending most of his time on the practice squad.

BC Lions[]

Lofton signed with the BC Lions on November 8, 2019.[5] On June 8, 2019, Lofton was released before the start of season.[6]

Edmonton Eskimos / Football Team[]

On July 8, 2019, Lofton was signed to the Edmonton Eskimos practice squad.[7] Lofton appeared in two games during the 2019 season. He signed a contract extension with Edmonton on December 30, 2020.[8] He was released on May 24, 2021.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ Eric Lofton, Temple Owls football. Accessed November 18, 2020. "Hometown: Lumberton, N.J.; High School: Rancocas Valley"
  2. ^ "Transactions". Ottawa Redblacks. February 27, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  3. ^ Baines, Tim (June 13, 2017). "Redblacks have new Owl connection". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  4. ^ Easterling, Evan (January 23, 2018). "Temple football alumni fit fast-paced CFL style of play". The Temple News. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  5. ^ Cartmell, Jamie (February 8, 2019). "Lions Add Three, Including Former Redblacks Lineman". BCLions.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  6. ^ "BC Lions Transactions". BCLions.com. June 8, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  7. ^ "Eskimos Transaction". Esks.com. July 8, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  8. ^ "EE Football Team extends five, signs three". Esks.com. December 30, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  9. ^ "2021 CFL Transactions". CFL.ca. Retrieved May 25, 2021.

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