Nick Eyre

Nicholas G. Eyre (June 16, 1959[1] – November 15, 2018[2][3]) was a former American college and professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Eyre played college football for Brigham Young University, and earned All-American honors. He played professionally for the NFL's Houston Oilers for a single season in 1981.[4]

Nick Eyre
No. 78
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:June 6, 1959 (1959-06-06)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Died:November 15, 2018 (2018-11-16) (aged 59)
St. George, Utah
Career information
High school: Las Vegas (NV)
College: Brigham Young
NFL Draft:1981 / Round: 4 / Pick: 106
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:6
Player stats at NFL.com

Eyre was born in Las Vegas[1] and died in St. George, Utah.[2][3]

Eyre attended Brigham Young University, where he played for the BYU Cougars football team from 1977 to 1980. As a senior in 1980, he was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American.

The Houston Oilers chose Eyre in the fourth round (106th pick overall) of the 1981 NFL Draft, and he played for the Oilers in 1981.

References
  1. "Nick Eyre". National Football League. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  2. "Obituary for Nick G. Eyre". Desert News. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  3. "Obituary for Nick G. Eyre". Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
  4. NFL Draft History: Full Draft – by Alphabetic Order


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