Eric Ebron was drafted No. 10 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 106 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 10 · #10 overall
Eric Ebron North Carolina Draft
Eric Ebron was drafted No. 10 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 106 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #10
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 106
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2934th at North Carolina
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Eric Ebron came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 250 lbs
- Hometown
- Greensboro, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 11 prospect92.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
106 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 106
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2934th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1552% of career value
- Final season
- 20217 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 10
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Ebron.
Oklahoma State
UCLA · 4× Pro Bowl
Michigan · 3× Pro Bowl
LSU · 3× Pro Bowl
North Carolina in the 2014 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · 4× Pro Bowl
#15
Ethan Horton
TE · KC · 1985
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Freddie Jones
TE · LAC · 1997
North Carolina
#174
Deems May
TE · LAC · 1992
North Carolina
#64
Richard Quinn
TE · DEN · 2009
North Carolina
#218
Ryan Taylor
TE · GB · 2011
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Ebron in the 2014 NFL Draft
Eric Ebron is a Tight end out of North Carolina selected No. 10 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft. 106 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Eric Ebron drafted?
Eric Ebron was selected No. 10 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/eric-ebron.
What college did Eric Ebron play for?
Eric Ebron played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Eric Ebron's NFL career turn out?
106 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/eric-ebron.