Eric Gregory
Career Summary
Eric Gregory is a defensive tackle from Memphis, Tennessee, who played at Arkansas before beginning his NFL career with Cincinnati and New England in 2025.
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Early Life
Born September 13, 2000, Gregory grew up in Memphis. He earned a communications degree at Arkansas.
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High School
Gregory attended Central High School in Memphis before spending his senior season at IMG Academy in Florida. At IMG, he recorded 17 tackles and 1.5 sacks as the team went 7-1.
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College Career
Gregory completed a six-season Arkansas career from 2019 through 2024, playing in 61 games with 44 starts. He totaled 135 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, three pass breakups and an interception.
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Path to the NFL
After his Arkansas career, Gregory signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as a college free agent on May 9, 2025. New England claimed him on waivers from Cincinnati on August 29, 2025.
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NFL Career
Gregory made his NFL debut for New England against the New York Jets on November 13, 2025. He appeared in six regular-season games for the Patriots and recorded eight tackles, including one solo tackle.
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Career Accomplishments
Gregory earned SEC Academic Honor Roll recognition in 2021 and 2022. In 2024, he started all 12 games and posted 42 tackles, five tackles for loss, three sacks and a pass breakup.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-3 and 319 pounds, Gregory is an interior defensive lineman. His Arkansas production included at least 16 tackles, two tackles for loss and one sack in each of his final five seasons.
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31086, 00-0040371, 2000-09-13, Eric Gregory, Eric, Gregory
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