The University of Akron Athletics
2017 Akron Football Roster
Jersey Number 57
Stephen Ericksen
- Position:
- OL
- Class:
- Senior
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 305
- Hometown:
- Sherrodsville, Ohio
- High School:
- Carrollton HS
As a Senior (2017): Recipient of the John Heisman Unsung Hero Award on offense … started all 14 games on the line … one of only eight Zips to start every game … also saw action on the kicking unit … made five starts at left guard and nine starts at center … in the win over Ohio, helped the Zips to 443 yards of total offense and four passing touchdowns while securing Akron’s top spot in the MAC East … the offensive line provided perfect protection in the win over Arkansas Pine Bluff, helping UA to 267 rushing yards and five touchdowns … lettered.
As a Junior (2016): Started all 12 games at left guard … one of only seven Zips to start every game … also saw action on the field goal unit … o-line provided perfect protection in the wins over Miami (Ohio) and Ball State … named the Unsung Hero offensive player following spring drills … lettered.
As a Sophomore (2015): Played in 11 games with one start at center … also played on the field goal unit … Akron’s run blocking and pass protection schemes elevated the offensive production this season … the Zips averaged 164.8 yards per game on the ground, 41.1 yards better than last season … the Zips rushed for 2,013 total yards, exceeding the 2014 season total of 1,484 (after just 10 games) … the O-Line allowed eight fewer sacks … made first collegiate start in the win at Massachusetts … lettered.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Appeared in one game … saw action at center in the win over Eastern Michigan … lettered.
As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted.
High School: First-Team Division III pick as a senior at Carrollton HS ... named team’s lineman of the year as a junior ... also played basketball ... first-team District 5 and District 5 Player of the Year in basketball as a junior ... second-team District 5 and second-team Eastern District in basketball as a sophomore ... National Honor Society member.
Personal: Born April 20, 1995 … parents are Lew Ericksen and Susan Ericksen … has a brother Chris … accounting major.
As a Junior (2016): Started all 12 games at left guard … one of only seven Zips to start every game … also saw action on the field goal unit … o-line provided perfect protection in the wins over Miami (Ohio) and Ball State … named the Unsung Hero offensive player following spring drills … lettered.
As a Sophomore (2015): Played in 11 games with one start at center … also played on the field goal unit … Akron’s run blocking and pass protection schemes elevated the offensive production this season … the Zips averaged 164.8 yards per game on the ground, 41.1 yards better than last season … the Zips rushed for 2,013 total yards, exceeding the 2014 season total of 1,484 (after just 10 games) … the O-Line allowed eight fewer sacks … made first collegiate start in the win at Massachusetts … lettered.
As a Redshirt Freshman (2014): Appeared in one game … saw action at center in the win over Eastern Michigan … lettered.
As a Freshman (2013): Redshirted.
High School: First-Team Division III pick as a senior at Carrollton HS ... named team’s lineman of the year as a junior ... also played basketball ... first-team District 5 and District 5 Player of the Year in basketball as a junior ... second-team District 5 and second-team Eastern District in basketball as a sophomore ... National Honor Society member.
Personal: Born April 20, 1995 … parents are Lew Ericksen and Susan Ericksen … has a brother Chris … accounting major.
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