Erik Pears
Number64, 72, 79, 71
PositionOffensive tackle
Birth dateJune 25, 1982 (age 44)
Birth placePrice, Utah, U.S.
Height6 ft
Height in8
Weight lbs316
High schoolJohn F. Kennedy
CollegeColorado State
Undraftedyear2005
Pastteams
Highlights
Statlabel 1Games played
Statvalue 1117
Statlabel 2Games started
Statvalue 2102
Statlabel 3Fumble recoveries
Statvalue 31
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Erik Anders Pears (born June 25, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Colorado State Rams and was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2005.

He was also a member of the Cologne Centurions, Oakland Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, Omaha Nighthawks, Buffalo Bills, and San Francisco 49ers.

Early life

Pears attended John Fitzgerald Kennedy High School in Denver, Colorado and was a letterman in track and field football and wrestling. In football, he was a two-time All-State selection. In wrestling, he was a three-time League titlist.

College career

Pears committed to Colorado State University in 2000 where he played as an offensive lineman for the Rams football team.[1]

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Pears signed a multi-year contract extension on December 13, 2011.[2]

San Francisco 49ers

On March 17, 2015, Pears signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers. The contract was worth up to $5.7 million, with $1 million guaranteed, and a $500,000 signing bonus.[3] Pears started every regular season game at right tackle for the 49ers in 2015.[4] On August 29, 2016, Pears was released by the 49ers.[5]

Personal life

Pears is married and is a father of four children.

References

  1. ^ Colorado State Rams Profile. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
  2. ^ Brown, Chris (December 13, 2011). "RT Pears signs contract extension". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  3. ^ "49ers Sign G/T Erik Pears to Two-year Contract". 49ers.com. March 17, 2015. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  4. ^ Gutierrez, Paul (September 10, 2015). "Erik Pears an unlikely anchor at right tackle for 49ers". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  5. ^ "49ers Announce Two More Roster Moves". 49ers.com. Archived from the original on September 16, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.