Erric Demont Pegram (born January 7, 1969) is a retired professional
American football player who was selected by the
Atlanta Falcons
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in the sixth round of the
1991 NFL Draft
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. A 5'9", 188-pound
running back from the
University of North Texas, Pegram played in seven
NFL
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seasons from 1991-1997. He played high school football at
Hillcrest High School, a perennial powerhouse.
Pegram's best season as a pro was during the 1993 season with the Falcons, rushing for 1,185 yards and three touchdowns. In a game that season against the
San Francisco 49ers on September 19, 1993, Pegram ran for 192 yards on 27 carries. Two years later, he found himself as the leading rusher for the
Pittsburgh Steelers
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with 813 yards and led them to a trip to
Super Bowl XXX
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, only to lose to the
Dallas Cowboys 27-17. He ended his career after the
1997 NFL season
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when he split time between the
New York Giants
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and
San Diego Chargers
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.
Pegram lives in
Naples, Florida, is married, and has four daughters. He coaches a little league football team – the North Texas Express.
1969 births
Living people
People from Dallas
American football running backs
North Texas Mean Green football players
Atlanta Falcons players
Pittsburgh Steelers players
New York Giants players
San Diego Chargers players
Hillcrest High School (Dallas) alumni
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