Eagles Media Guide

320 Pages·2015·10.58 MB·English

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2015 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
PRESEASON
Sunday August 16 Indianapolis 1:00 pm (NBC10)
Saturday August 22 Baltimore 7:00 pm (NBC10)
Saturday August 29 at Green Bay 8:00 pm (NBC10)
Thursday September 3 at New York Jets 7:00 pm (NBC10)
REGULAR SEASON
Monday September 14 at Atlanta 7:10 pm (ESPN)
Sunday September 20 Dallas 4:25 pm (FOX)
Sunday September 27 at New York Jets 1:00 pm (FOX)
Sunday October 4 at Washington 1:00 pm (FOX)
Sunday October 11 New Orleans 1:00 pm (FOX)
Monday October 19 New York Giants 8:30 pm (ESPN)
Sunday October 25 at Carolina 8:30 pm (NBC)
Sunday November 1 BYE
Sunday November 8 at Dallas 8:30 pm (NBC)
Sunday November 15 Miami 1:00 pm (CBS)
Sunday November 22 Tampa Bay 1:00 pm (FOX)
Thursday November 26 at Detroit 12:30 pm (FOX)
Sunday December 6 at New England 4:25 pm (FOX)
Sunday December 13 Buffalo 1:00 pm (CBS)
Sunday December 20 Arizona 1:00 pm (FOX)
Saturday December 26 Washington 8:25 pm (NFLN)
Sunday January 3 at New York Giants 1:00 pm (FOX)
POSTSEASON
AFC and NFC Wild Card Playoffs January 9-10
AFC and NFC Divisional Playoffs January 16-17
AFC and NFC Championship Games January 24
Pro Bowl (Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI) (ESPN) January 31
Super Bowl 50 (Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA) (CBS) February 7
TEAM INFORMATION
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Ticket Office: 215-463-5500
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CHIP KELLY |
HEAD COACH
Chip Kelly is in his third season in Phil-
KELLY’S COACHING TIMELINE
adelphia after being named head coach
of the Eagles on January 16, 2013. Kelly 1990 Columbia Def. Backs/ Special Teams (Freshman)
joined the Eagles after a successful four-
1991 Columbia Outside LBs/Strong Safeties (Varsity)
year reign manning the sidelines at the
University of Oregon. 1992 New Hampshire Running Backs
In his first two NFL seasons, Kelly has 1993 Johns Hopkins Defensive Coordinator
produced a pair of 10-win seasons and
1994-96 New Hampshire Running Backs
led the Eagles to an NFC East division
title in 2013, his first in professional foot- 1997-98 New Hampshire Offensive Line
ball. He became just the 2nd head coach
1999-2006 New Hampshire Offensive Coordinator
in league history to win a division title in
2007-08 Oregon Offensive Coordinator
his first season in the NFL.
From 2013-14, Kelly and the Eagles have generated an offense 2009-12 Oregon Head Coach
that ranks 2nd in the league in total net yards (407.0 per game),
2013- Philadelphia Head Coach
points per game (28.6) and rushing yards per game (142.5). In ad-
dition, the Eagles lead the league in total plays of 20+ yards and
KELLY’S HEAD COACHING RECORD
passing plays of 20+ yards.
COLLEGE
The Eagles offense also set a plethora of franchise records in
Kelly’s first two seasons. In 2013, the Eagles scored a team-re- 2009 Oregon 10-3 (.769) Rose Bowl (L)
cord 442 points, only to shatter that with 474 points in 2014. In
2010 Oregon 12-1 (.923) BCS Championship (L)
2013, the Eagles set the record for total net yards (2013) in a sea-
son. Individually, RB LeSean McCoy set the franchise record for 2011 Oregon 12-2 (.857) Rose Bowl (W)
rushing yards and scrimmage yards in a season in 2013, while QB
2012 Oregon 12-1 (.923) Fiesta Bowl (W)
Nick Foles had the 3rd best QB rating in NFL history in 2013. In
2014, QB Mark Sanchez set a team record with a 64.1 completion TOTALS 46-7 (.868) 2-2
percentage. NFL
In 2013, the Eagles set an NFL record with 99 plays of 20+ yards
2013 Philadelphia 10-6 (.625) Playoffs (0-1), 1st NFC East
and became the first team since the 1991 Buffalo Bills to lead the
league in rushing while ranking last in time of possession. 2014 Philadelphia 10-6 (.625) 2nd in NFC East
His four-year tenure at Oregon produced a 46-7 (.868) overall TOTALS 20-12 (.625) Playoffs 0-1 (.000)
record and transformed the university into one of the nation’s pre-
miere football destinations. Before joining Oregon’s program, Kelly served as New Hamp-
Amidst Kelly’s meteoric rise, he became the first coach in Ore- shire’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 1999-
gon’s history to guide the program to three undisputed conference 2006. His offenses at his alma mater averaged more than 400
championships from 2009-11. Additionally, the Ducks made an ap- yards of total offense in seven of his eight seasons and more than
pearance in a BCS Bowl game in each of Kelly’s four seasons as 30 points per game in his final four years. As a result, three Wild-
head coach. In just Kelly’s second season, Oregon earned a trip to cats received first-team All-America acclaim in each of his last
the BCS National Championship game in 2010. two seasons in the Granite State. In 2006, junior QB Ricky Santos
earned the Walter Payton Award as the most outstanding player
In his four seasons at Oregon, the Ducks scored a whopping
in FCS.
44.7 points per game. They also led the FBS in big plays, including
25-yard passing plays (220) and 25-yard rushes (110). Ironically, Kelly got his first taste of coaching on the defensive
side of the ball with Columbia in 1990. And in 1993, he was named
His 2012 Ducks squad finished 12-1 and ranked fourth in total
the defensive coordinator at Johns Hopkins.
offense accumulating nearly 7,000 yards while scoring an average
of 49.6 points per game. They rushed for 315.2 yards per game A product of the University of New Hampshire, Kelly earned a
while ranking fifth, averaging 537.4 total yards. bachelor’s degree in physical education. He played quarterback
and defensive back for legendary coach Bill Bowes at UNH from
Known as a football junkie, Kelly has a matter-of-fact leader-
1981-84.
ship style in addition to his mastery of the spread offense. Fol-
lowing Oregon’s run at a potential national title in 2010, Kelly’s The third of four boys, Kelly attended Manchester (NH) Cen-
leadership was recognized with a multitude of Coach of the Year tral High School and starred in football and track. Kelly, whose
awards from outlets such as Associated Press, Sporting News, first love was hockey, played in the Manchester Regional Youth
The Walter Camp Football Foundation and other postseason titles Hockey Association, and also made time for the local CYO basket-
including the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year, AFCA Coach of ball team.
the Year and Pac-10 Coach of the Year. Charles Kelly was born in Dover, NH, on November 25, 1963
Prior to taking over as Oregon’s head coach, Kelly spent two and is the son of Paul and Jean Kelly. Paul is a retired trial lawyer.
seasons as the team’s offensive coordinator. In his first season
leading the team’s offense, the Ducks were forced into playing
four different starting quarterbacks during the final four games
of 2007. Kelly’s plug-and-play style was cemented when the team
had an impressive 56-21 Sun Bowl victory over South Florida.
COACHES CAPSULES
PAT SHURMUR DAVE FIPP BOB BICKNELL
Offensive Coordinator Special Teams Coordinator Wide Receivers
13th year in Philadelphia 3rd year in Philadelphia 3rd year in Philadelphia
• In 2014, oversaw an offense that broke • Under his guidance in 2014, the Eagles • In 2014, Eagles had three WRs with 50+
a team record by scoring 474 points, ranked first in the annual special teams catches for 2nd time in franchise history
breaking the prior mark of 442 set in 2013 rankings compiled by Rick Gosselin of the (Jeremy Maclin, rookie Jordan Matthews
Dallas Morning News and Riley Cooper)
• The 2014 Eagles also set team records
with 54 TDs, 390 completions, 4,581 gross • Accounted for a franchise-best and • Spent six seasons as an assistant with
passing yards, eight 300-yard passing NFL-high seven TDs via special teams Buffalo and Kansas City, tutoring Stevie
games and 356 first downs in 2014 and sent three players to the Pro Johnson as a WR coach in Buffalo and
Bowl (returner Darren Sproles, rookie Brian Waters as offensive line coach in KC
• Previously coached 10 seasons in
kicker Cody Parkey and long snapper Jon • Coached 8 seasons in NFL Europe (1998-
Philadelphia as tight ends coach (1999-
Dorenbos) 2005) and helped his teams earn three
2001) and quarterbacks coach (2002-08)
• Spent 2011-12 with Miami Dolphins as World Bowl championships
• Was head coach of the Cleveland Browns
assistant special teams coach. Those • Served as Temple’s O-line coach in 2006
(2011-12) and offensive coordinator of the
units ranked 2nd (2011) and 4th (2012) in • Father, Jack, was head coach at Boston
St. Louis Rams (2009-10)
Gosselin’s rankings College and in NFL Europe. Brother, Jack,
• As Rams offensive coordinator, Sam
• Served in same capacity for the San Jr., is asst. O-line coach for the Dolphins
Bradford earned NFL Offensive Rookie
Francisco 49ers (2008-10)
of the Year honors in 2010 and RB Steven MICHAEL CLAY
Jackson led the NFL in rushing in 2009 • Coached in college for 10 years at San Assistant Special Teams
Jose St., Nevada, Cal Poly, Holy Cross and
• In Philadelphia, helped guide Donovan
his alma mater, Arizona 2nd year in Philadelphia
McNabb to three Pro Bowl berths
• Walked on at Arizona and played from
• His uncle, the late Fritz Shurmur, was a • Originally joined the Eagles in 2014 as the
1994-97 as a safety and special teamer
legendary NFL defensive coordinator defensive quality control
• Coached 11 seasons in college at his alma GREG AUSTIN • Earned 2nd-team All-Pac 12 honors as a
mater Michigan State (1988-97) and at Assistant Offensive Line senior linebacker at Oregon in 2012, post-
Stanford (1998) ing 101 tackles and 3 sacks
3rd year in Philadelphia
• At Oregon, played alongside Eagles LB
BILL DAVIS
Kiko Alonso
Defensive Coordinator • Served as a graduate assistant under Chip
Kelly at Oregon from 2011-12 • Signed as a rookie free with the Miami
3rd year in Philadelphia Dolphins in 2013
• An offensive lineman at Nebraska (2003-
06), started 10 games at left guard in 2005 MIKE DAWSON
• In 2014, the Eagles tied for 2nd in the NFL
• Garnered All-Big 12 Academic recognition Assistant Defensive Line
in sacks (49), ranked 5th in rush yards per
(2004-05) and earned master’s degree in
attempt (3.7), and tied for 6th in takeaways 3rd year in Philadelphia
sports management from Central Florida
(28), including an NFL-high 23 forced
fumbles JERRY AZZINARO • Served as Eagles defensive quality control
• In first season in Philly, ranked tied for 3rd Defensive Line/Asst. Head Coach coach in 2013 before being named to his
current post in 2014
in the NFL with 31 takeaways
3rd year in Philadelphia
• Served as special teams coach for Boston
• Served as defensive coordinator of Arizona
College (2009-11). Also coached in college
(2009-10) and San Francisco (2005-06) • His defensive line helped the Eagles rank
at Akron, New Hampshire, Pittsburgh,
5th in the NFL in yards per rushing at-
• Most recently was the linebackers coach Maine and his alma mater, UMass-Lowell
tempt (3.7) in 2014
in Cleveland under Pat Shurmur (2011-12)
• Under his direction, defensive end RYAN DAY
• In his 21-year NFL coaching career,
Fletcher Cox earned 2nd-team All-Pro Quarterbacks
worked under some of the game’s best
honors in 2014
defensive minds in Dom Capers, Bill 1st year in Philadelphia
Cowher, Vic Fangio, Dick LeBeau, Mike • Served as the defensive line coach at Ore-
Nolan, Wade Phillips and Marvin Lewis gon from 2009-12 • Joined Eagles in 2015 after two-year stint
• Has coached 9 Pro Bowlers: Keith • Worked with Eagles DE Vinny Curry while at Boston College as their offensive coor-
Brooking, Darnell Dockett, Kevin Greene, at Marshall and DE Dwight Freeney while dinator. Also worked at BC from 2003-04
Walt Harris, Lamar Lathon, Dominique at Syracuse and 2007-11.
Rodgers-Cromartie, Antrel Rolle, Adrian • Was the defensive coordinator at Duke • Worked at Temple in 2006 and 2012 and
Wilson and Connor Barwin (2004-06), UMass (1994, 1997) and at served as a graduate assistant under
his alma mater, American International Urban Meyer at Florida in 2005
• His father, Bill, Sr., spent 13 seasons in
(1987-91)
NFL as coach and executive including two • Three-year starter at quarterback at New
stints in Philadelphia. He was the Eagles Hampshire under then offensive coordi-
VP of Player Personnel from 1988-89 nator Chip Kelly
COACHES CAPSULES
MATTHEW HARPER JUSTIN PEELLE JEFF STOUTLAND
Assistant Defensive Backs Tight Ends Offensive Line
3rd year in Philadelphia 3rd year in Philadelphia 3rd year in Philadelphia
• Spent first two years in Philadelphia as • Spent first two seasons in Philadelphia as • Tutored three Pro Bowl selections in 2014
the Eagles assistant special teams coach. the assistant tight ends coach - Jason Peters, Jason Kelce and Evan
In 2014, the Eagles ranked first in spe- • Played tight end for 10 seasons in NFL Mathis. Worked wtih two All-Pro selec-
cial teams rankings compiled annually with San Diego, Miami, Atlanta and San tions in 2013 - Peters and Mathis
by Dallas Morning News columnist Rick Francisco. Caught 123 passes and 12 TDs • Coached one of the most best offensive
Gosselin in 151 games lines in the nation at Alabama from 2011-
• Worked as a coaching intern and graduate • Drafted in 4th round in 2002 by Chargers 12, including 2013 draft picks Chance
assistant at Oregon from 2009-12 from Oregon, where he finished with 70 Warmack, D.J. Fluker and Barrett Jones
• Played two seasons as a safety at Oregon career catches and 14 scores • Helped Crimson Tide to a National Cham-
(2006-07) after transferring from the City • Was a four-time All-Pac 10 Academic pionship victory over Notre Dame in 2012
College of San Francisco Team selection • Also coached successful offensive lines at
• Son of two-time Nebraska All-America DE Miami, FL (2007-10), Michigan St. (2000-
BRIAN SMITH
and 11-year NFL vet Willie Harper 06), Syracuse (1999) and Cornell (1993-96)
Assistant Linebackers
BILL McGOVERN PRESS TAYLOR
1st year in Philadelphia
Outside Linebackers Offensive Quality Control
3rd year in Philadelphia • Joined the Eagles in 2015 after spending 3rd year in Philadelphia
past eight seasons with the NY Jets, in-
• In 2014, Connor Barwin became the first cluding the last two years as an assistant • Spent two seasons as a graduate assis-
Eagles linebacker to earn a Pro Bowl defensive backs coach tant/quarterbacks coach at Tulsa
berth since 2005 (Jeremiah Trotter). Bar- • A native of nearby Wilmington, DE, was a • Brother, Zac, is the quarterbacks coach of
win also earned 2nd-team All-Pro honors three-year starter as a defensive back at the Miami Dolphins
with an NFC-leading 14.5 sacks Massachusetts • Spent two seasons as a reserve QB at
• Joined Eagles in 2013 after 12-year stint • Began coaching career at his alma mater Marshall after transferring from Butler
as Boston College’s linebacker coach, in- in 2004 and was the school’s wide receiv- Community College, where he led school
cluding last four as defensive coordinator ers coach from 2005-06. Worked with NY to two JUCO championships (2007-08)
• Helped guide two linebackers to ACC De- Giants WR Victor Cruz at UMass
STEPHEN THOMAS
fensive Player of the Year honors: Mark
DUCE STALEY Defensive Quality Control
Herzlich and Luke Kuechly, the latter of
Running Backs
whom garnered the Bronco Nagurski Tro- 1st year in Philadelphia
phy as the nation’s top defensive player 5th year in Philadelphia
• Also coached on the collegiate level at • Joined Eagles in 2015 after spending pre-
Pittsburgh, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania • In 2013, helped All-Pro RB LeSean McCoy vious three seasons as an assistant at
and his alma mater, Holy Cross become the first Eagle to lead the NFL in Princeton, where he worked with Mike
• A four-year starter at defensive back at rushing and scrimmage yards since 1947 Zeuli, the 2014 Ivy League Defensive
Holy Cross, he was inducted into their Hall • Worked first two seasons in Philadelphia Player of the Year
of Fame in 1996 as an assistant special teams coach, while • Also coached at Southern Mississippi,
helping with the running backs Delaware and SUNY Cortland
RICK MINTER
• Gained 5,785 yards during his 10-year • The Brooklyn, NY, native was a standout
Inside Linebackers
NFL career with Philadelphia (1997-2003) safety at the University of Buffalo
3rd year in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh (2004-06)
CORY UNDLIN
• A 3rd round pick of Eagles in 1997, ranks
Defensive Backs
• Served as Cincinnati’s head coach 5th on team’s all-time rushing list. Is one
from 1994-2003 and had several future of three Eagles to top the 200-yard rush- 1st year in Philadelphia
head coaches on his staff: John Har- ing mark in a game (Steve Van Buren and
baugh, Mike Tomlin, Rex Ryan, and Flor- LeSean McCoy) • New to the Eagles in 2015, he coached the
ida State’s Jimbo Fisher • Earned a Super Bowl championship ring past three seasons in Denver, including
• As the Bearcats head coach, helped end with the Steelers in 2005 the last two with the defensive backs
their 40-year bowl drought while recruit- • His Eagle teammates voted him offensive • Coached three Pro Bowl defensive backs
ing future Eagles Trent Cole and Brent MVP three times (1998, 1999, and 2002) in Denver in 2014 - Aqib Talib, Chris Har-
Celek ris Jr., and T.J. Ward. The Broncos were
• Was elected to South Carolina’s Athletic
• Served as defensive coordinator at Ken- ranked 3rd in the NFL in total defense
Hall of Fame in 2012
tucky (2011-12), Marshall (2008-09), Notre • Also had NFL stints in Jacksonville, Cleve-
Dame (1992-93, 2005-07), South Carolina land and New England
(2004) and Ball State (1985-91)
• Began coaching career at his alma mater
California Lutheran, before moving on to
Fresno State
JEFFREY LURIE |
CHAIRMAN AND CEO
Jeffrey Lurie, the dynamic owner and BEHIND THE SCENES WITH LURIE
chairman of the Philadelphia Eagles, is
Favorite Philadelphia restaurants: Osteria, Tinto,
defined by his accomplishments both
Vernick, Barclay Prime, Le Virtu, Vietnam and Vietnam Cafe
on and off the field – accomplishments
Favorite Philadelphia breakfast spot: Honey’s Sit N Eat
which when taken together reveal how
On your iPod: Ranges from The Doors to Bob Marley to Shakira
hard he has worked for excellence.
First concert attended: Beach Boys
Taking over a football franchise in
Favorite player growing up: Bobby Orr
1994 that made the playoffs just 14 times
Favorite TV shows of all-time: Hogan’s Heroes, The Fugitive, 24
in a 62-year span (23 percent), the Ea-
Favorite books: The Kite Runner, Book of Daniel
gles have been a perennial contender
Favorite all-time movies: The Great Escape, The Godfather Part II
under Lurie, earning playoff berths in 12
Favorite recent movie: Silver Linings Playbook
of his 20 seasons as owner (60 percent).
Favorite dog breeds: Bernese Mountain Dog, Wheaten Terrier
The Eagles have a greater overall winning percentage and ap-
peared in more playoff games (23) and won more (11) than all of Lurie is a director of the NLM Family Foundation, that devotes
the other ownership groups combined. much of its resources to autism research and education. NLM co-
Off the field, his stewardship of Screen Pass Pictures has gar- funded a short documentary film entitled “Autism is a World” that
nered two Academy Awards since 2010. And, under his guidance, received a nomination for a 2005 Academy Award.
the Eagles have become leaders with their charitable and environ- More recently, the Lurie Family Foundation was established
mental efforts. with an emphasis on health issues, especially in the areas of
Along the way, Lurie has earned the respect of NFL’s top hier- autism and cancer research. The Foundation also supports doc-
archy as he serves on the NFL’s Finance Committee, Broadcast umentaries addressing global issues through Screen Pass Pic-
Committee, Stadium Committee, International Committee and the tures.
Super Bowl Advisory Committee. “Autism is one of the most under-funded conditions in the
In 2013, Lurie hired renowned University of Oregon Head Coach country, and we need to raise awareness,” said Lurie. “Those
Chip Kelly to be the 21st head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. who have autism are wonderful people, usually highly intelligent,
Coach Kelly replaced Andy Reid, the all-time winningest coach in sweet and caring. They are often unable to effectively communi-
franchise history, whom Lurie hired in 1999. cate with others. A great deal more research needs to be done.”
In his first two NFL seasons, Kelly produced a pair of 10-win Prior to entering business, Lurie served as an adjunct assis-
seasons and led the Eagles to an NFC East division title in 2013, tant professor of social policy at Boston University. He earned a
his first season in professional football. The Eagles offense also B.A. from Clark University, a master’s degree in psychology from
set a plethora of franchise records in Kelly’s first two seasons, Boston University and a Ph.D. in social policy from Brandeis Uni-
including total points, touchdowns, passing yards, gross passing versity. Born on September 8, 1951, Lurie has two children. He is
yards, total net yards, plays of 20+ yards, completions, first downs married and resides in the Philadelphia area with his wife, Tina.
and fewest turnovers.
LURIE’S LANDMARKS
Also in 2013, Screen Pass Pictures earned its second Academy
• Is the winningest owner in Eagles franchise history and has
Award for “Inocente,” in the category of Best Documentary Short.
led the franchise longer than any owner in team history (21
The first Oscar came in 2010 for “Inside Job” which earned the
years)
Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
• Eagles Youth Partnership earned the coveted 2011 Sport
One of Lurie’s charitable endeavors resulted in the creation Team of the Year Award by Beyond Sport, a global organi-
of Eagles Youth Partnership (EYP), the team’s nonprofit, 501(c) zation that promotes, develops and funds the use of sport to
(3) charitable wing. Since its inception in 1995, EYP has developed create positive social change across the world. They were a
into one of the most innovative nonprofit organizations in Phila- finalist for the award in 2010
delphia, winning awards internationally for its philanthropy. • Under his direction, the Eagles “Go Green!” program was
The Eagles, based on the work of EYP, the Tackling Breast launched and quickly became a ground-breaking initiative
Cancer and Go Green campaigns, earned the coveted 2011 Sport aimed at improving the environment by creating programs
Team of the Year Award by Beyond Sport, a global organization that improve the quality of life in the Philadelphia region,
green the environment and reduce the team’s impact on the
that promotes, develops and funds the use of sport to create pos-
region’s resources
itive social change across the world.
• Lurie’s Screen Pass Pictures served as executive producers
The Philadelphia Business Journal honored the Eagles as one
of Inocente, which earned an Academy Award for Best Short
of Philadelphia’s top charitable corporations in 2010. “That giving
Documentary in 2013, and the 2010 documentary film Inside
attitude made them a winner in every category of the Corporate
Job, which earned the Academy Award for Best Documentary
Philanthropy Awards,” cited the publication in its announcement. Feature
The Go Green program serves to better the environment by • Lurie is a director of the NLM Family Foundation, which
creating and sustaining programs that improve the quality of life devotes much of its resources to autism research and ed-
in the Philadelphia region, green the environment and reduce the ucation. NLM co-funded a short documentary film entitled
team’s impact on the planet. The Eagles received the 2008 Ongo- Autism Is A World that received a nomination for a 2005
ing Commitment Award from the Environmental Media Associa- Academy Award
tion for their efforts. • The Lurie Family Foundation was also established with an
emphasis on health issues, especially in the areas of autism
and cancer research
51 LB | EMMANUEL ACHO
HHeeiigghhtt:: 66--22 After an eight-week stint on the team’s 53-man roster
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SS roster on 9/9/14 after spending the first week of the
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TT vided quality depth to the team’s linebacking corps.
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CCoolllleeggee:: TTeexxaass munity minded and takes annual trips to Nigeria with
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care to those in need in Nigeria. Acho was a colle-
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giate standout at the University of Texas, where he
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garnered third-team All-America and first-team All-
bbyy CClleevveellaanndd Big 12 honors as a senior, prior to being drafted by
the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2012
NFL Draft. A native of Dallas, TX, Acho is the brother
of Chicago Bears LB Sam Acho.
2014 HIGHLIGHTS
• Closed out the season with back-to-back five-
tackle (three solo) games at Was. (12/20) and at
NYG (12/28)
• Matched his career high with six tackles (four solo)
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vs. StL (10/5)
BBRROOTTHHEERRSS IINN TTHHEE NNFL • Registered a career-high six tackles (all solo) at SF
(9/28)
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PERSONAL
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• Son of Sonny and Christie Acho, who were both born
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in Nigeria. His brother, Sam, is a linebacker for the
MMyycchhaall aanndd EErriicc KKeennddrriicckkss ((MMIINN) Chicago Bears and starred collegiately at Texas.
Also has two sisters, Chichi and Stephanie. Sonny
is a psychologist and Christie is a nurse practitioner
CCOOLLLLEEGGEE AACCCCOOLLAADDEESS
• Full name is Emmanuel Chinedum Acho. His mid-
22001111:: 11sstt--tteeaamm AAllll--BBiigg 1122 dle name, Chinedum, means “God guides me.”
11sstt--tteeaamm AAccaaddeemmiicc AAllll--BBiigg 1122 • Was a six-time member of UT’s Athletics Director’s
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where he helped lead the team to a 32-9 record
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during his four seasons
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• Also participated in basketball and track
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• Earned his degree in sports management and is
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currently working on getting his masters in sports
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BIRDSEED
• Acho believes his football career enables him to
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have a greater impact on the lives of those in need.
DDRROOPP “I just like what football allows you to do as far as
what platform it puts you on,” said Acho. “For no
other reason, people respect you because you’re
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talented at playing a game. It allows you to impact
What he’d be doing if not playing football: “I would like to coach as a coordinator people’s lives for the better.”
at the college level.” 2013 HIGHLIGHTS
If he could play another sport what team/position: Forward for Man. United • Notched his first career tackles when he made four
Three items desired on deserted island: The Bible, a piano and a deck of cards stops (two solo) at Oak. (11/3)
• Made his NFL debut vs. NYG (10/27), seeing action
Bucket list: “Seeing all 7 wonders of the world.”
on special teams
First jersey: Rod Smith, Denver Broncos
Favorite teams/athletes growing up: Mavericks, Texas Longhorns and Ray Lewis
Favorite meal: Fried catfish from Pappadeaux’s
Favorite movies: Book of Eli and Law Abiding Citizen
51 LB | EMMANUEL ACHO
ACHO’S CAREER STATISTICS
TACKLES PASS DEFENSE FUMBLES DEF SNAPS ST
Year Team GP/GS Total Solo Asst TFL Sacks Int Yards Lg TD KD FF FR Yards Played Pct T
2012 Cleveland 0/0 INJURED RESERVE (KNEE)
2013 Philadelphia 6/0 4 2 2 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 2% 0
2014 Philadelphia 14/2 36 23 13 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 261 23% 3
Totals 20/2 40 25 15 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 284 8% 3
PLAYOFFS
2013 Philadelphia 0/0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% 0
Totals 0/0 0 0 0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% 0
2014 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS CAREER HIGHS
Date Opp W/L GP/GS S A TT Sac Hur Int Yds Lg KD FF FR Snaps Pct Tackles 6 (2x - 10/5/14 vs. StL)
SIGNED TO THE EAGLES 53-MAN ROSTER ON 9/9/14
Sep 15 at Ind W 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3%
Sep 21 Was W 1/1 1 2 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 38%
Sep 28 at SF L 1/0 6 0 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 37%
Oct 5 StL W 1/0 4 2 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 32%
Oct 12 NYG W 1/0 0 2 2 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 36%
Oct 26 at Ari L 1/1 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 26%
Nov 2 at Hou W 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Nov 10 Car W 1/0 2 2 4 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 38%
Nov 16 at GB L 1/0 1 0 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 35%
Nov 23 Ten W 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 13%
Nov 27 at Dal W 0/0 DID NOT PLAY
Dec 7 Sea L 1/0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2%
Dec 14 Dal L 1/0 2 1 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 28%
Dec 20 at Was L 1/0 3 2 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 40%
Dec 28 at NYG W 1/0 3 2 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 33%
Totals 14/2 23 13 36 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 261 23%
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS
LIVING HOPE MINISTRIES
• Appeared in 48 games at the University of Texas, where he re-
corded 280 tackles (159 solo), eight sacks, seven forced fum-
bles, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions
• Was a three-time first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection
• Named a finalist for the 2011 Lott IMPACT Trophy, Lowe’s Se-
nior CLASS Award and Wuerffel Trophy as a senior
• Garnered first-team All-Big 12 honors as a senior in 2011, after
starting 13 games and leading the Longhorns with 131 tackles
(65 solo) and 19 tackles for a loss. Also added three sacks, one
interception and one forced fumble
• A second-team All-Big 12 selection as a junior in 2010, after Acho’s parents, Sonny and Christie Acho, were born in Nige-
registering 87 tackles (49 solo), three sacks, 12 tackles for a ria and originally came to the US to continue their education
loss, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one interception, in their early 20s. Through a foundation called “Living Hope
six PBU and five pressures Ministries,” Sonny and Christie, along with Emmanuel and his
brother Sam, take a group of as many as 40 doctors, nurses
• Earned honorable mention All-Big 12 accolades as a sopho-
and volunteers every year to Isuikwuato, an area located in
more, recording 49 tackles (36 solo), 10 tackles for a loss, two
southeastern Nigeria, where they provide free health care
sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, an inter-
for villagers. Crowds of over 10,000 line up seeking medical
ception, a PBU and three pressures
assistance during the crew’s visit to the area, with more than
• Saw action in 10 games as a true freshman, recording 11 tack-
7,000 receiving treatment. For more information on Acho’s
les (eight solo) and a forced fumble
work, as well as details from the group’s 2014 visit to Nigeria,
• Was twice honored with the Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sports Scholarship
please visit www.livinghopeministries.us
Award, which recognizes minority student-athletes who are
committed to both education and athletics
17 WR | NELSON AGHOLOR
“
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has a growth mindset, and not a fixed
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mindset. He’s always trying to get
better. ”
- Eagles Head Coach Chip Kelly
A dynamic wide receiver out of USC who can line up
both inside and outside, Agholor finished his colle-
TOP
giate career with 179 catches for 2,571 yards and 20
SINGLE-GAME TDs in 40 games with 30 starts. Also a dangerous
weapon on special teams, Agholor set a school record
PERFORMANCES with four punt return touchdowns.
Yds Rec. Opponent
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS
220 8 Wash. State (‘14)
• Compiled 3,572 all-purpose yards and 24 TDs in his
216 16 California (‘14) career and became just the 12th Trojan to notch
162 6 Oregon (‘12) 2,000 receiving yards
161 7 Arizona (‘13) • Totaled 540 yards on 37 punt returns (14.6 aver-
128 6 Colorado (‘14) age) and set a school record with four punt return
touchdowns. Also recorded 24 kickoff returns for
120 12 Notre Dame (‘14)
443 yards (18.5 average)
• Finished eighth on the USC career receptions list
USC
(179) and seventh on the career punt return yard-
SINGLE-SEASON age chart (540), becoming the only Trojan to rank
among USC’s career Top-8 receivers and Top-7
RANKINGS punt returners
RECEPTIONS • Accumulated eight 100-yard receiving games in
his career, including two 200-yard performances,
1. Marqise Lee, 2012 118
which is tied for the most ever by a Trojan receiver
2. Robert Woods, 2011 111
• Started all 13 games as a junior in 2014 and led
3. Nelson Agholor, 2014 104
the team with 104 receptions, 1,313 yards and 12
4. Keyshawn Johnson, 1995 102 receiving TDs (all career highs)
5. Mike Williams, 2003 95 • Added 19 punt returns for 197 yards (10.4 average)
and two TDs and nine kickoff returns for 147 yards
• Earned Associated Press third-team All-America
honors and first-team All-Pac-12 honors while fin-
ishing as one of 10 semifinalists for the Biletnikoff
THREE-STEP Award for the nation’s top wide receiver. Also won
USC’s Offensive Perimeter Player of the Year Award
DROP
• His 200-yard receiving games versus Washington
First job: Cashier at PDQ State and California in 2014 not only was the first
time in a season that a Trojan has had a pair of 200-
First jersey: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls
yard games, but was the first time in USC history
If he could play another sport what team/position: Point guard, N.Y. Knicks
that a receiver has had consecutive 200-yard out-
Hobbies: Cooking. “My best meal is yellow rice, pork chops and plantains.” ings
If he could be any superhero: The Flash • His 104 receptions in 2014 rank third on USC’s all-
time single-season list and sixth in the Pac-12
Favorite teams/athletes growing up: N.Y. Knicks and Syracuse University
• As a sophomore in 2013, started all 14 games
Favorite meal: Hibachi
and racked up 56 receptions for 918 yards and six
Favorite books: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe and All the Places You
touchdowns. Also added 18 punt returns for 343
Will Go by Dr. Seuss yards and two touchdowns, and 10 kickoff returns
Favorite movie: The Pursuit of Happiness for 175 yards
• His 19.1 average on punt returns was a USC season
Favorite quote: “The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.”
record and ranked second nationally
17 WR | NELSON AGHOLOR
AGHOLOR’S COLLEGE STATISTICS
RECEIVING PUNT RETURNS KICK RETURNS
Year Team GP/GS No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD No Yds Avg Lg TD
2012 USC 13/3 19 340 17.9 76t 2 0 0 --- -- 0 5 121 24.2 37 0
2013 USC 14/14 56 918 16.4 62t 6 18 343 19.1 93t 2 10 175 17.5 25 0
2014 USC 13/13 104 1313 12.6 87t 12 19 197 10.4 65t 2 9 147 16.3 21 0
Totals 40/30 179 2571 14.4 87t 20 37 540 14.6 93t 4 24 443 18.5 37 0
COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS - Cont. PERSONAL
• Made the 2013 All-Pac-12 second team as a return specialist • Attended Berkeley Prep High School in Tampa, Florida, earning
and was an honorable-mention selection as a wide receiver All-America honors from many sources including Super Prep as
• Won USC’s Offensive Perimeter Player of the Year Award and a senior running back, wide receiver, cornerback and safety
John McKay Award for competitive spirit • In his career, notched 4,732 rushing yards, 921 receiving yards,
• Served as a key backup wide receiver, returned kickoffs and 12 interceptions and eight kickoff return touchdowns
played on special teams as a true freshman in 2012 • As a senior in 2011, accumulated 212 carries for 1,983 yards and
• Played in all 13 games, tallying 19 catches for 340 yards and two 28 TDs and 10 receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns.
TDs and also returned five kickoffs for 121 yards Also racked up 35 tackles and three interceptions on defense
while returning eight punts for a 32.0-yard average
• Made the 2012 Scout.com Freshman All-American second team
• As a junior in 2010, he had 1,440 yards on offense, three inter-
ceptions on defense and 323 return yards
• As a sophomore in 2009, he made All-State as he ran for 970
yards with 15 TDs and had 14 receptions for 239 yards with three
TDs on offense and 31 tackles and four interceptions on defense
• As a 2008 freshman, totaled1,400 all-purpose yards and five in-
terceptions
• Also played basketball at Berkeley, where he averaged 12.8
points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.3 steals as a senior
• Was a communication major at USC
• Born in Nigeria and moved to the United States when he was 5
years old
• Son of Felix and Caroline Agholor and is the fourth of five chil-
dren. Felix played high-level soccer in Nigeria