Eric Lofton

Eric Lofton (born March 6, 1993) is an American football offensive lineman for the Edmonton Football Team of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Temple.

Eric Lofton
No. 68     Edmonton Football Team
Born: (1993-03-06) March 6, 1993
Lumberton, New Jersey
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)OL
Height6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight300 lb (140 kg)
CollegeTemple
High schoolRancocas Valley High School
Career history
As player
2017–2019Ottawa Redblacks
2019*BC Lions
2019–presentEdmonton Eskimos / Football Team
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

High school career

Raised in Lumberton, New Jersey, Lofton played offensive tackle and tight end for the Red Devils at Rancocas Valley High School.[1] In addition to football, Lofton was also a member of the wrestling team.

College career

At Temple, Lofton redshirted the 2011 season. Over the next four years, he played in 37 games. He was named a first-team All-American Athletic Conference selection as a senior in 2015.

Lofton graduated with a degree in economics.

Professional career

Ottawa Redblacks

After graduation, Lofton had tryouts with several professional teams, including the Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Soul, and the Montreal Alouettes. Before landing with a team, Lofton worked for Freedom Mortgage in South Jersey.

On February 27, 2017, Lofton was signed by the Ottawa Redblacks.[2] He earned a roster spot with the team after making it out of training camp.[3][4] In two seasons with Ottawa, Lofton saw action in four games, spending most of his time on the practice squad.

BC Lions

Lofton signed with the BC Lions on November 8, 2019.[5] On June 8, 2019, Lofton was released before the start of season.[6]

Edmonton Eskimos / Football Team

On July 8, 2019, Lofton was signed to the Edmonton Eskimos practice squad.[7] Lofton appeared in two games during the 2019 season. He signed a contract extension with Edmonton on December 30, 2020.[8]

References
  1. Eric Lofton, Temple Owls football. Accessed November 18, 2020. "Hometown: Lumberton, N.J.; High School: Rancocas Valley"
  2. "Transactions". Ottawa Redblacks. February 27, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  3. Baines, Tim (June 13, 2017). "Redblacks have new Owl connection". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  4. Easterling, Evan (January 23, 2018). "Temple football alumni fit fast-paced CFL style of play". The Temple News. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  5. Cartmell, Jamie (February 8, 2019). "Lions Add Three, Including Former Redblacks Lineman". BCLions.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  6. "BC Lions Transactions". BCLions.com. June 8, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  7. "Eskimos Transaction". Esks.com. July 8, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  8. "EE Football Team extends five, signs three". Esks.com. December 30, 2020. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
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