Eric Bakhtiari
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Career Summary
Eric Bakhtiari is a former NFL linebacker and defensive end who starred at the University of San Diego.
Eric Bakhtiari is a former NFL linebacker and defensive end. NFL.com lists the University of San Diego as his college.
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High School
Bakhtiari attended Burlingame High School, where he earned first-team all-league and all-county honors as a defensive lineman.
Bakhtiari attended Burlingame High School in California. The University of San Diego listed him as a first-team all-league and all-county defensive lineman and his team's Defensive MVP.
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College Career
Bakhtiari was a dominant San Diego pass rusher, finishing with 35 sacks and 67 tackles for loss.
Bakhtiari finished his University of San Diego career with 236 tackles, 35 sacks, six forced fumbles and 67 tackles for loss. As a senior in 2007, he led the FCS with 20 sacks and 24.5 tackles for loss.
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Path to the NFL
Bakhtiari signed with San Diego as an undrafted rookie in 2008 and later joined Tennessee's practice squad in 2009.
Bakhtiari signed with the San Diego Chargers as a rookie free agent in 2008. After practice-squad time with San Diego, San Francisco and Tampa Bay, he joined Tennessee's practice squad in November 2009.
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NFL Career
Bakhtiari appeared in three NFL games for Tennessee in 2009 and recorded six special-teams tackles.
Bakhtiari appeared in three games for Tennessee in 2009 after his promotion from the practice squad. The Titans credited him with six special-teams tackles.
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Career Accomplishments
Bakhtiari was a two-time Pioneer Football League Defensive Player of the Year and a multiple-time All-American at San Diego.
Bakhtiari was a two-time Pioneer Football League Defensive Player of the Year and a three-time first-team All-PFL selection. His senior season earned All-America recognition from the Associated Press and Walter Camp.
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Playing Style
Bakhtiari was a speed-rushing defensive end who also contributed on special-teams coverage units.
Tennessee described Bakhtiari as a speed-rushing defensive end who excelled on special-teams coverage units.
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22198, 00-0026054, 1984-12-02, Eric Bakhtiari, Eric, Bakhtiari
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