eric legrand – MDHQ http://www.mockdrafthq.com Updated Mock Drafts, Prospect Rankings, Scouting Reports Wed, 31 Jul 2013 00:42:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Eric Legrand’s #52 Jersey RETIRED at Rutgers http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2013/07/eric-legrands-52-jersey-retired-at-rutgers.html Wed, 31 Jul 2013 00:42:47 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/?p=5568 Rutgers is a team that never retires jersey’s so this is a huge honor. Former defensive tackle Eric Legrand will have his #52 retired this season by the Scarlet Knights.

As everyone knows, Legrand is dealing with a traumatic neck injury that has left him in a wheelchair. His recovery and positive attitude is a inspiration to all. Whether you like Rutgers or not you should be rooting for this young man.

]]> Tampa Bay Bucs Sign Paralyzed DT Eric LeGrand http://www.mockdrafthq.com/2012/05/tampa-bay-bucs-sign-paralyzed-dt-eric-legand.html Wed, 02 May 2012 16:10:47 +0000 http://www.mockdrafthq.com/site/?p=3382 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed paralyzed defensive tackle, former Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand to a contract.  LeGrand has been signed to serve as a motivator to the other players.

I don’t know how this is going to work out with his schedule and all, but I expect Eric to be doing some press and motivational speaking on behalf of the Bucs and the league.  It will be interesting to see how they decide to use him in their PR.

Eric’s statement on twitter:

This is honestly a blessing from above. I love you all keep following people believe we will make this happen

He also retweeted Lil Wayne who wrote,

Today Eric LeGrand was drafted into the NFL. Mark this down as a beautiful day in sports.

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