Erik McCoy explained

Erik McCoy
Current Team:New Orleans Saints
Number:78
Position:Center
Birth Date:27 August 1997
Birth Place:San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:303
High School:Lufkin
(Lufkin, Texas)
College:Texas A&M (2015–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:2
Draftpick:48
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2025
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:88
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:88
Pfr:McCoEr01

Erik Christopher McCoy (born August 27, 1997) is an American professional football center for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Early life

McCoy attended Lufkin High School in Lufkin, Texas. He committed to Texas A&M University to play college football.[1]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Texas A&M in 2015, McCoy became a starter his redshirted freshman year in 2016 and started all 38 games during his career.[2] [3] After his junior year in 2018, he entered the 2019 NFL draft.[4] [5]

Professional career

McCoy was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the second round (48th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[6] The Saints traded up with the Miami Dolphins to draft McCoy.[7] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[8]

In the 2021 season opener against the Green Bay Packers, McCoy left the game after suffering a calf injury in the first quarter.[9] He missed the next four games until he returned in the Week 7 win over the Seattle Seahawks.

On September 8, 2022, McCoy signed a five-year, $63.75 million contract extension with the Saints.[10]

McCoy was placed on injured reserve on November 12, 2022.[11] He was designated to return from injured reserve on December 14, 2022, and activated for Week 15.[12]

McCoy was selected to replace Frank Ragnow in the 2024 Pro Bowl Games.[13]

McCoy missed seven games in the 2024 season after undergoing surgery for a groin injury. He made 7 starts for New Orleans, playing 70% of the team's offensive snaps. On December 28, 2024, McCoy was placed on injured reserve with an elbow injury, ending his season.[14]

McCoy started all seven games he appeared in for New Orleans in 2025. On October 21, 2025, McCoy was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn biceps in the team's Week 7 14–26 loss against the Chicago Bears.[15]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lufkin Panther Erik McCoy commits to Texas A&M. November 17, 2014. KTRE. en-US. September 2, 2019.
  2. Web site: Erik McCoy has helped Texas A&M find its best offensive line. Croome. Richard. October 6, 2017. The Eagle. en. September 2, 2019.
  3. Web site: Aggies' offensive line, led by versatile Erik McCoy, taking shape in camp - HoustonChronicle.com. Zwerneman. Brent. August 4, 2018. Houston Chronicle. Hearst Communications. en-US. September 2, 2019.
  4. Web site: His grandfather's influence molded him into a leader, now Texas A&M's Erik McCoy enters NFL draft as one of its top centers. Baby. Ben. February 28, 2019. The Dallas Morning News. A. H. Belo. en. September 2, 2019.
  5. Web site: Texas A&M C Erik McCoy becomes fourth Aggie to declare early for NFL draft. Miller. Alex. January 4, 2019. The Dallas Morning News. A. H. Belo. en. September 2, 2019.
  6. Web site: 2019 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-18 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  7. Web site: Saints trade up with Dolphins, draft Aggies C Erik McCoy. Sigler. John. April 26, 2019. USA Today. Gannett. September 2, 2019.
  8. Web site: 2019 NFL All-Rookie Team . 2024-07-27 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  9. Web site: NewOrleansSaints.com. Offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz fluidly moved from guard to center during New Orleans Saints' opener. September 16, 2021. December 6, 2021. John. DeShazier.
  10. Web site: Saints, center Erik McCoy agree to five-year extension worth up to $63.75M. Edholm, Ed. NFL.com. September 8, 2022.
  11. Web site: New Orleans Saints place center Erik McCoy on Injured Reserve. NewOrleansSaints.com. November 12, 2022.
  12. Web site: Allen . Elly . December 14, 2022 . Saints Make Number Of IR Moves; Claim RB Eno Benjamin . 2023-08-30 . ProFootballRumors.com.
  13. Web site: January 31, 2024 . New Orleans Saints center Erik McCoy named to 2024 Pro Bowl Games . 2024-01-31 . NewOrleansSaints.com . en-US.
  14. Web site: Saints Week 17 Roster Moves: Starters Erik McCoy, Lucas Patrick to Injured Reserve. January 1, 2025. si.com. en. January 2, 2025. https://web.archive.org/web/20250102053438/https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/saints-week-17-roster-moves-mccoy-patrick-ir-transactions-01jg7hmn4wtb. dead.
  15. Web site: Saints RB Kendre Miller, C Erik McCoy done for season . October 21, 2025 . October 22, 2025 . Reuters.

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