Eric Pinkins
Eric Pinkins is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker and football position)|safety] in the National Football League. He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft.
Early life
Pinkins attended Inderkum High School in Sacramento, California. He was selected to the 2008 all-Metro football defense second-team in high school. Pinkins was named as an all-San Joaquin honorable mention by the National Football Foundation. He recorded 52 tackles, three interceptions, nine pass deflections, four blocked punts, and a fumble recovery in his Junior season of high school. He registered 63 tackles, two interceptions, and 12 pass deflections in his senior season of high school. He was a member of his high school track and field team.College career
He finished his college football career with a total of 172 tackles, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and 10 pass deflections.Professional career
Seattle Seahawks
On May 10, 2014, Pinkins was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL draft with the 208th overall pick. On September 5, 2015, he was waived. On September 6, 2015, he was signed to the Seahawks' practice squad. On September 22, 2015, Pinkins was released from the practice squad. On October 14, 2015, he was signed to the practice squad. On November 21, 2015, he was promoted to the active roster. On September 3, 2016, he was waived/injured by the Seahawks and placed on injured reserve. On September 10, he was released from the Seahawks' injured reserve.New York Giants
On October 12, 2016, Pinkins was signed to the New York Giants practice squad. On November 29, 2016, he was promoted to the active roster.On September 1, 2017, Pinkins was waived by the Giants.