Eric Franklin McCoo, Jr. (born September 6, 1980) is a former

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in the

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(NFL) who played for one season for the

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. He played

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for

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Early life

A native of Red Bank, New Jersey, McCoo earned High School All-American honors at Red Bank Regional High School.

College career

McCoo finished his college career ranked ninth on Penn State's all-time rushing list with 2,518 yards, leading the Nittany Lions in rushing three years. As a freshman, he compiled 822 yards on 127 carries and posted the top single-game rushing total by a freshman in school history (206 yards vs.

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). McCoo majored in recreational management at Penn State.

Professional career

McCoo began his professional career as a rookie free agent with the

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in 2002, but was then acquired by the

as a free agent following the 2003 season. Allocated by Philadelphia to

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, he led the league in rushing and won MVP of

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with the

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, highlighted by a World Bowl record 67-yard touchdown run. McCoo parlayed his successful NFL Europe experience into a spot on the Eagles

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on September 22, 2004, and was later promoted to the active roster on December 28, 2004, during the Eagles run to a NFC championship and appearance in

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. He played in the final regular season game, rushing for 54 yards on nine carries with two receptions for 15 yards. McCoo was released by the Eagles before the 2005 season and was not claimed by any other team. Provided b
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Personal

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:McCoo, Eric 1980 births Living people People from Red Bank, New Jersey Players of American football from New Jersey Red Bank Regional High School alumni Sportspeople from Monmouth County, New Jersey American football running backs Penn State Nittany Lions football players Berlin Thunder players World Bowl MVPs Philadelphia Eagles players