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**Eric Weems**
	; Weems with the Falcons in 2009
	No. 14 Atlanta Falcons
	Wide receiver
Personal information
	Date of birth: July 4, 1985 (age 24)
	Place of birth: Daytona Beach, Florida
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)	Weight: 191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
	College: Bethune-Cookman
	Undrafted in 2007
	Debuted in 2007 for the Atlanta Falcons
Career history
	As player:; Atlanta Falcons (2007–present);
	Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
	No notable achievements;
Stats at NFL.com

Eric Weems (born July 4, 1985 in Daytona Beach, Florida) is an American football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was signed by the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Bethune-Cookman.

[edit] Early years

Weems attended Seabreeze High School in Daytona Beach, Florida and was a letterman in football and basketball. In football, as a senior, he was named the team M.V.P. and was an All-Area selection and an All-State selection. In basketball, he was an All-Area selection.

[edit] Pro Career

[edit] Atlanta Falcons

[edit] 2007 Season

Weems saw action in the NFL for the first time in the season finale against the Seattle Seahawks. He did not post any stats.

[edit] 2008 Season

Weems caught his first-career catch against Carolina Panthers in Week 12 with a four-yard gain in the first quarter and provided a key block for Harry Douglas seven-yard touchdown run in the same game, he made his first career fumble recovery on a Minnesota Vikings muffed punt in the Week 16 meeting of the 2008 Season.

[edit] 2009 Season

Weems won a job with the Atlanta Falcons as a punt returner in 2009 when wide receiver Harry Douglas was placed on the injured reserved list with a season ending knee injury. Weems ended up returning both punts and kicks as the season progressed. Weems scored his first career touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys in week 7 of the 2009 season, he caught a 30 yard touchdown pass from QB Matt Ryan.Weems scored his second career touchdown against the New York Giants in week 11 of the 2009 season , he had a 4 yards TD reception.

Weems was arrested in DeKalb County on Nov. 16 2009 for driving under the influence of alcohol ,He posted a $1,100 bond.Weems released a statement saying “Unfortunately, I was involved in an incident on November 17, 2009. I am embarrassed about the situation and I sincerely apologize to the entire Atlanta Falcons organization and our great fans.” No specific action was taken by the Atlanta Falcons or the NFL yet .

Weems finished the 2009 season with 6 catches for 50 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also rushed 8 times for 53 yards, Weems returned 48 kicks for 1214 yards and 27 punts for 270 yards, Weems fumbled 3 times losing 2 of them, he also recorded 10 tackles.

[edit] External links

Atlanta Falcons bio

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