Eric Lair

Class:
Senior
Position:
Tight End
Hometown:
Houston, Texas
High School:
Lamar

2011 ? SENIOR SEASON:
Played in all 12 games with three starts ? hauled in 11 receptions for 168 yards and one touchdown? earned fourth career varsity letter.

Game-by-Game: started at tight end in season-opener at Southern California (9/3) ? tallied two catches for 30 yards against the Trojans ? saw action as a reserve against New Mexico State (9/10) ? two receptions for season-high 55 yards in win over Miami (Ohio) ? season-long 43-yard reception came vs. RedHawks ? hauled in two aerials for 41 yards and 1 TD against North Dakota State (9/24) ? one catch for five yards at Michigan (10/1) ? caught one pass for 19 yards at Purdue (10/8) ? one catch for three yards against Nebraska (10/22) ? started at H-Back in victory over Iowa (10/29) ? one catch for five yards at Michigan State (11/5) ? in starting linup against Wisconsin (11/12) ? recorded one reception for 10 yards at Northwestern (11/19) ? saw action as reserve in Senior Day victory over Illinois (11/26)..

2010 ? JUNIOR SEASON:
Appeared in all 12 games with 11 starts this season at tight end ? hauled in 39 catches for 526 yards with two touchdowns ? earned third varsity letter.

Game-by-Game: made two receptions for 40 yards against MTSU (9/2) ? caught two passes for 18 yards against South Dakota (9/2) ? tallied 23 receiving yards on three catches against USC (9/18) ? picked up seven receptions for 94 yards against Northern Illinois (9/25) including a career-long 44-yard reception ? had another career day against Northwestern (10/2), catching the first two touchdowns of his career ? finished the Wildcats game with three catches for 75 yards ? led the Gophers receiving corps with four catches for 78 yards against Wisconsin (10/9) ? made five catches against Purdue (10/16) for 42 yards ? gained 37 yards through the air on three catches against Penn State (10/23) ? made one catch for a three-yard gain against Ohio State (10/30) ? made four catches for 59 yards against Michigan State (11/6) while also gaining nine yards on a fake punt in the third quarter against the Spartans ? tallied three catches for 38 yards against Illinois (11/13) ? made two catches for 19 yards against Iowa (11/27) while also returning two kicks for 20 yards.

2009 ? SOPHOMORE SEASON:
First career touch came in the Wisconsin game, when he carried the ball for an eight-yard rush on a tight end reverse ? recorded one reception for 12 yards at the Insight Bowl vs. Iowa State ? earned second varsity letter.

2008 ? FRESHMAN SEASON:
Up-and-coming young athlete who contributed as both a tight end and on special teams ? appeared in 12 games, primarily on special teams, but did not record any statistics ? earned first letter. Game-by-Game: Earned playing time in 11 straight games ? missed only the season opener ? made his first collegiate appearance at Bowling Green (9/6).

HIGH SCHOOL:
Prepped at Lamar High School ? three-year starter who helped the Redskins win 29 games ? helped lead Lamar to a 10-2 record, the district 20-5A title and a berth in the second round of the Class 5A Division 1 state playoffs as a senior in 2007 ? hauled in 11 receptions for 233 yards and five touchdowns ? earned second team all-state honors from Prep Ticket ? helped lead Lamar to a 9-3 record and the second round of the Class 5A Division 1 state playoffs as a junior in 2006 ? honorable mention All- District 20-5A ? caught 27 passes for 427 yards and three touchdowns ? helped Lamar post a 10-1 record as a sophomore in 2005 ? coached by Tom Nolen.

PERSONAL:
Born March 10, 1990 ? son of Lakeshia and Eric Lair, Sr. ? youth studies major.