Eric Wicks was born on March 19,1985 and is a former American football safety.
24 Facts About Eric Wicks
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Eric Wicks was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2008.
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Eric Wicks played backup spur safety in 2004 as a redshirt freshman.
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Eric Wicks recorded 14 tackles for the season and a 34-yard interception returned for a touchdown against Virginia Tech.
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Eric Wicks earned three tackles in the win against Temple University.
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Eric Wicks totaled 61 tackles for the year and scored West Virginia's first score of the year: a 31-yard interception return against Syracuse University, totaled four tackles and a sack against the Orange.
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Eric Wicks forced a Maryland fumble, seven tackles against East Carolina University, eight tackles against Virginia Tech, and nine tackles against Louisville.
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Eric Wicks won the game for West Virginia against Louisville, by tackling Louisville quarterback Brian Brohm on the two-point conversion in the 3rd overtime.
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Eric Wicks was the leading tackler against Cincinnati and forced a fumble.
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Eric Wicks ended the regular season with a key 4th quarter interception against the South Florida Bulls.
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Eric Wicks recorded three tackles and recovered a fumble against the Georgia Bulldogs in the Sugar Bowl win.
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Eric Wicks earned the Coaches Contribution Award, Defensive MVP against Syracuse and Cincinnati, and Big East honor roll against Syracuse.
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Eric Wicks totaled 67 tackles and a team second-best three interceptions, to Quinton Andrews' four.
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Eric Wicks' interceptions came to Eastern Washington, Mississippi State, and USF.
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Against ECU, Eric Wicks led the team with eight tackles, then eight tackles against Syracuse.
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Eric Wicks was named to the first-team all-Big East squad at the end of the season.
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Eric Wicks was selected on the Jim Thorpe Award watchlist and Lott Trophy watchlist for defensive backs and defensive players, respectively.
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Against Mississippi State, Eric Wicks had four tackles and a sack.
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Eric Wicks had a fumble recovery after John Holmes hit quarterback Brian Brohm, knocking the ball loose, that he took 44 yards for a touchdown.
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Eric Wicks totaled 45 tackles on the season and three interceptions, and a fumble return for a touchdown.
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Eric Wicks finished his collegiate career with 187 career tackles, 9 interceptions and 3 Touchdowns.
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Eric Wicks was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, though he did work out at the West Virginia's Pro Day on March 13,2008.
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Eric Wicks went undrafted in the NFL Draft, becoming an undrafted free agent.
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Eric Wicks was signed by the Seattle Seahawks after being undrafted in the 2008 NFL draft.