Nate Eachus
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Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | KC | 2 | 5 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Career Summary
Nate Eachus was a record-setting Colgate running back who signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2012 and made their 53-player roster.
Nate Eachus produced one of Colgate’s most celebrated rushing careers before pursuing the NFL with Kansas City in 2012.
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Early Life
Eachus was born June 15, 1990, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Drums.
Colgate identified Eachus as a Drums, Pennsylvania native born in Wilkes-Barre.
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High School
At Hazleton Area High School, Eachus was a team captain, a 2,000-yard rusher and a PIAA wrestling champion.
Eachus rushed for 2,169 yards and 28 touchdowns as a Hazleton Area senior, while also making 116 tackles. He was a 2007 PIAA Class AAA 189-pound wrestling state champion.
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College Career
Eachus finished third in Colgate history with 4,485 rushing yards and 53 touchdowns.
Eachus transitioned from linebacker to the backfield as a freshman and became a three-time first-team All-Patriot League player. His 2010 season included 1,871 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns, while his career totals ranked third at Colgate.
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Path to the NFL
Kansas City signed Eachus as an undrafted free agent immediately after the 2012 NFL Draft.
The Chiefs signed Eachus after the 2012 draft, following his All-America Colgate career.
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NFL Career
Eachus played 11 games for Kansas City in 2012, rushing five times for 18 yards and catching one pass for 19 yards.
Eachus made Kansas City’s final 53-player roster as an undrafted rookie. His 2012 NFL statistics include 11 games, five rushing attempts for 18 yards and one reception for 19 yards.
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Career Accomplishments
Eachus was a 2010 consensus FCS first-team All-American, Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year and Walter Payton Award finalist.
His 2010 campaign earned Eachus first-team recognition from the Sports Network, AFCA, Walter Camp and AP, plus the CFPA Elite Running Back of the Year award. He led the FCS in rushing per game and points per game.
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Playing Style
Eachus was a compact, high-volume tailback whose production and durability made him a prolific FCS runner.
Listed at 5-foot-10 and 212 pounds, Eachus carried 317 times during his 2010 season and led the FCS with 170.1 rushing yards per game.
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Legacy
Eachus is a Colgate Hall of Honor inductee whose 2010 season and career rushing totals place him among the program’s defining runners.
Colgate inducted Eachus into its Hall of Honor in 2017, recognizing his 4,485 rushing yards, 53 touchdowns and 2010 consensus All-America season.
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