- 4 seasons in the league
- 50 tackles
- 2 sacks
- 2 passes defended
Eric Downing was drafted 75th overall in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft and then played three seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs before closing his short career with a season in San Diego.
Throughout his four seasons in the league, Downing earned just 50 tackles, averaging 12.5 per season.
With a minimal 2 sacks and 2 defended passes, Downing fell well short of meeting the expectations set for him when he first entered the NFL.