Erik McCoy

NFL CAREER – Enters his sixth season as an anchor on the interior of the offensive line for the Saints after being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft as the highest drafted player by New Orleans from Texas A&M. McCoy has opened every regular season and postseason contest at center he's appeared in for New Orleans the past five seasons and was selected to his first Pro Bowl this past season.

NFL CAREER – Enters his sixth season as an anchor on the interior of the offensive line for the Saints after being selected in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft as the highest drafted player by New Orleans from Texas A&M. McCoy has opened every regular season and postseason contest at center he's appeared in for New Orleans the past five seasons and was selected to his first Pro Bowl this past season. 

CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed to a five-year contract extension, 9/8/22; Activated from Injured Reserve, 12/17/22; Placed on Injured Reserve (calf), 11/12/22; Activated from Reserve/COVID-19, 1/1/22; Placed on Reserve/COVID-19, 12/30/21; Signed to a four-year contract, 5/10/19; Selected in the second round (48^th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.

HONORS – 2023: Pro Bowl; 2019: All-Rookie (PFWA, The Athletic); 

2023 – Started all 17 contests at center for New Orleans, the only member of the offensive line to open every game. Named to his first Pro Bowl…Blocked for an offense that ran for 134 yards in Monday Night win at Carolina, Sept.18…Blocked for an offensive line that ran for 136 yards at New England, Oct. 8…At Indianapolis, Oct. 29, blocked for an offense that posted season-highs in yards (511), avg yards per play (7.7), rushing yards (161), rushing touchdowns (three) and net passing yards (350)…Blocked for an offensive line that did not allow a sack vs Chicago, Nov. 5…Blocked for an offense that posted 148 yards rushing (season-high 5.3 avg) at Atlanta, Nov. 26…Blocked for an offense that ran for over 100 yards for the second straight contest (113) vs. Detroit, Dec. 3…At Tampa Bay, Dec. 31, blocked for an offense that ran for 108 yards…Blocked for an offense that posted season-highs in points scored (48), first downs (27), rushing first downs (12) and passing touchdowns (four), while running for 154 yards (4.4 avg.) in season finale win vs Atlanta, 1/7/24.  2022 – Opened all 13 games he appeared in at center…Vs. Seattle, Oct. 9, blocked for an offense that had two 100-yard rushers; Alvin Kamara, who totaled 194 yards from scrimmage and Taysom Hill, who rushed for a season-high 112 yards in 39-37 victory. Team rushed for season-high 235 yards…At Arizona, Oct. 20, blocked for an offense that posted season-high 409 passing yards, surrendering zero sacks…Vs. Las Vegas, Oct. 30, blocked with an offensive line that didn't allow Andy Dalton to be sacked for second consecutive week…Vs. Baltimore, Nov. 7, left game (calf). Missed next four games on Injured Reserve…At Cleveland, Dec. 24, blocked for a line that didn't allow Dalton to be sacked...Vs. Carolina, 1/8/23, blocked for Kamara as he rushed for  season-high 107 yards. 2021 – Opened all 12 games he appeared in at center…Vs. Green Bay, Sept. 12, left the game with a calf injury. Would miss the next five games…At Seattle, Oct. 25, blocked for Kamara as he totaled 179 yards from scrimmage in the Saints' 13-10 Monday night win…Vs. Tampa Bay, Oct. 31, the Saints rushed for 152 yards, helping them earn a 36-27 win over defending Super Bowl champions…At Tennessee, Nov. 14, blocked for an offense that posted season-high 287 passing yards…Vs. Dallas, Dec. 2, blocked for an offense that totaled a season-high 405 total yards…At N.Y. Jets, Dec. 12, blocked for the Saints' highest rushing output of the season with 203 yards on the ground and three TDs propelling New Orleans to a 30-9 win...Missed Week 17 contest vs. Carolina (COVID-19 protocols)…At Atlanta, 1/9/22, blocked for an offense that totaled 195-rushing yards, the second highest output of season. 2020 – Opened all 16 regular season games and both postseason contests at center, blocking for an offense that led the NFL with a club-record 30 rushing touchdowns and averaged 141.6 rushing yards per game, both ranked sixth in NFL…Provided key block on Kamara's 52-yard TD reception vs. Green Bay, Sept. 27…Blocked for offense that gained 168 yards rushing vs. Atlanta, Nov. 22...Blocked for an offense that rushed for 229 yards and four scores at Denver, Nov. 29…Blocked for an offense that rushed for over 200 yards for second consecutive week at Atlanta, Dec. 6…Blocked for an offense that rushed for 264 yards and scored seven touchdowns on the ground, including an NFL record-tying six by Kamara vs. Minnesota, Dec. 25…Blocked for an offense that rushed for 157 yards in regular season finale at Carolina, 1/3/21. 2019 – Opened all 16 regular season games and Wild Card Playoff loss vs. Minnesota, 1/5/20 at center, blocking for an offensive line that allowed just 25 sacks, tied for third-fewest in NFL…Consensus All-Rookie selection…At Chicago, Oct 20 and vs. Arizona, Oct. 27, helped Latavius Murray rush for over 100 yards in back-to-back contests. 

COLLEGE – Started all 39 games (37 at center, two at guard) that he appeared in over three seasons (2016-18)…Started and was a team captain for all 13 games in 2018, helping the Aggies gain 6,131 total net yards…Blocked for an offense that gained 500-or-more net yards five times…Named Southeastern Conference's Offensive Lineman of the Week after win over LSU...Started every game in 2017, lining up at center for 11 of 13 games and guard in the other two…Helped the Aggies average 406.8 yards per game (155.6 rushing and 251.2 passing), gaining 350 or more yards of total offense eight times…Earned team's top academic award…Started all 13 games at center as a redshirt freshman in 2016...Freshman All-SEC...Earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after standout performance in his first career start vs. UCLA...Cleared the way for a balanced offense that gained 467.0 yards per game (211.8 rushing and 250.0 passing)...Aggies offense rushed for more than 200 yards in seven games and had 350-plus yards twice…Graduated with a telecommunications degree.

PERSONAL – Prepped at Lufkin (Texas) HS...As a senior, graded out at 95 percent with an impressive 27 pancake blocks and 34 knockdowns…Selected as first-team All-District pick and second-team All-State...Also a first-team All-District pick as junior…Supports the local non-profit "Son of a Saint"…To celebrate "504 Day" on May 4, 2023, McCoy, two teammates and other team employees joined with Second Harvest Food Bank to give back through their food packing event, with McCoy also making a generous financial donation to the nonprofit…Hosted a Backpack and School Supplies giveaway with wife, Bianca, for local youth in August, 2023…Joined teammate Lou Hedley and former Saint Tyrone Hughes, partnering with AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Dillard University to distribute fresh produce to community members…Cousin of former Texas A&M, Dolphins and Buccaneers RB Jorvorskie Lane…Erik Christopher McCoy was born on August 27, 1997 in Lufkin, Texas.