As per our current Database, Eric LeGrand is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Eric LeGrand is 33 years, 7 months and 22 days old. Eric LeGrand will celebrate 34rd birthday on a Wednesday 4th of September 2024. Below we countdown to Eric LeGrand upcoming birthday.
Popular As | Eric LeGrand |
Occupation | Football Player |
Age | 33 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Born | September 4, 1990 (New Jersey) |
Birthday | September 4 |
Town/City | New Jersey |
Nationality | New Jersey |
Eric LeGrand’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.
Eric LeGrand was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.
Former defensive end for Rutgers whose career was ended by a spinal cord injury in 2010. He broke his C3 and C4 vertebrae while making a tackle, paralyzing him from the neck down. He's since become a motivational speaker as well a sports radio talk show host.
A standout in high school, he joined the Rutgers University football team in 2008. He started contributing as a true freshman and had already been a significant contributor by the time he took over a starting role as a junior.
At the time of his injury, he was told he would probably never be able to breathe on his own again. However, by the start of 2011, he was able to breathe without a ventilator. He's regained some movement in his shoulders as well as sensation throughout his body. He received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance in 2012.
He's taken care of by his mother, Karen. He has a sister named Nicole.
His coach at Rutgers was Greg Schiano. After Schiano joined the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012, he signed LeGrand to an honorary free agent contract.