The birthplace of Eric Dickerson is Sealy, Texas. Football was Eric Dickerson’s sport of choice throughout high school, and during his senior year, he received offers from several colleges. During his time playing for the SMU team, he broke or tied a number of school football records. He elected to attend Southern Methodist University.
He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1983 NFL Draft. He played for the team from 1983 to 1987, during which time he set numerous team and league records. He continued playing for the Indianapolis Colts up to 1991 after that.
His first three seasons with the Colts were tremendously successful, and he once again set records. His last two seasons with the organization, however, were abysmal, with several games lost due to suspensions, contract conflicts, and injuries.
He was moved to the Los Angeles Raiders in 1992, where he appeared in only a few games before being traded to the Atlanta Falcons to serve as a backup. He was forced to quit in 1993 after failing his physical.
Eric Dickerson’s Net Worth
Eric Dickerson’s net worth is $10 million dollars.
Eric Dickerson Position
Dickerson was a Running back
Eric Dickerson Number
Eric Dickerson wore the number 29 jersey
Eric Dickerson Teams
He played with the Los Angeles Rams (1983-1987), the Indianapolis Colts (1987-1991), the Los Angeles Raiders (1992), and the Atlanta Falcons during his career (1993). He was a two-time All-America selection at SMU and is widely regarded as one of the best running backs in NFL history.
Eric Dickerson College
Dickerson originally intended to attend Texas A&M, but he then changed his mind, choosing Oklahoma, Southern California, or Southern Methodist University instead (SMU). His great-great aunt convinced him to stay in Texas so he could attend Southern Methodist University because she adored SMU coach Ron Meyer. During his final year of high school, Dickerson started driving a brand-new Pontiac Trans-Am, which caused a recruiting problem.