
Running back, Colorado, 1987–90
Eric Bieniemy
- Born
- Aug 15, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana
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Eric Bieniemy played running back at Colorado (1987–90). He finished third in the 1990 Heisman vote and was a consensus All‑American in 1990. The San Diego Chargers took Bieniemy in round 2, No. 39 overall in the 1991 NFL Draft.
At a glance
Honors
- 1988, 1990First-team All-Big Eight
- 1990Consensus All‑American
- 1990Big Eight Offensive Player of the Year
- 1990Third in the Heisman vote
Team titles: Big Eight champions, 1989 and 1990; National champions, 1990
Players of the year, conference and regional honors: Wikipedia’s lists (CC BY-SA), each linked from its honor.
The teams in those years
Our player records start in 2004; before that they hold the honors, the Heisman vote and the draft (from 1936), with college years from the player’s Wikipedia article where it gives them.
Before the draft
| Drill | Combine or pro day 1991 |
|---|---|
| Height | 5′7⅛″ |
| Weight | 208 lb |
| Arm length | 29½″ |
| Hand size | 9¼″ |
| 40-yard dash | 4.50 s |
| 10-yard split | 1.62 s |
| Vertical jump | 36″ |
| Broad jump | 9′1″ |
| Bench press | 19 reps |
Combine or pro day: the source doesn’t say which. Pre-draft measurables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
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