Eric Lofton (born March 6, 1993) is an

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for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the

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(CFL). He played

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High school career

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

College career

, 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

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, Philadelphia Soul, and the

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. Before landing with a team, Lofton worked for Freedom Mortgage in South Jersey. On February 27, 2017, Lofton was signed by the Ottawa Redblacks. He earned a roster spot with the team after making it out of training camp. 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. On June 8, 2019, Lofton was released before the start of season.

Edmonton Eskimos / Football Team

On July 8, 2019, Lofton was signed to the

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practice squad. Lofton appeared in two games during the 2019 season. He signed a contract extension with Edmonton on December 30, 2020. He was released on May 24, 2021.

References

External links

Temple Owls bio

Edmonton Football Team bio

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