With the 47th pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select DB Eric Rowe of Utah. Here are 10 facts about the newest Eagles defensive back ...
Eric Rowe was a four-year starter at the University of Utah
During his time in college, Rowe played in 47 games and only missed three (due to injury)
Rowe was a safety with Utah for three season before moving to corner for his senior year
Rowe had 34 career pass breakups for Utah
His pass breakups (34) tie him for the third most in Utah football history
Rowe was a two-time honorable mention All-Pac-12 selection (Senior, Sophomore)
As a true freshman, Rowe made four Freshman All-America teams
Rowe was clocked running the 40-yard dash in 4.45 seconds at the 2015 NFL Combine
Rowe is originally from Cleveland, Ohio, but lived in Spring, Texas where he played football for Klein High School before heading to Utah
Here are 10 things Eagles fans should know about new defensive back Eric Rowe ...
1. Rowe was a four-year starter at the University of Utah.
2. During his college career, Rowe played in a total of 47 games.
3. Rowe was a safety for his first three years in Provo, Utah before moving to cornerback his senior year.
4. Rowe had 34 career pass breakups.
5. The 34 pass breakups was good for third most in school history.
6. Rowe was named honorable mention All-Pac-12 twice in his four seasons.
7. After his true freshman season, Rowe made four freshman All-America teams.
8. Rowe clocked in with a 4.45-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine.
9. The Spring, Texas native played his high school football at Klein.
10. Rowe was the 47th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft.
