Eric Dickerson Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!
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Updated on January 06, 2026
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Eric Dickerson Biography
Eric Dickerson is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on September 2, 1960 in Sealy, Texas, United States. Pro Football Hall of Fame running back who clocked 2,105 yards in the 1984 season. This was a record breaking OJ Simpson’s record for a single season. He was a four-time NFL running champion, and a 6-time Pro Bowl selection with the Los Angeles Rams and Indianapolis Colts.
The duo of He and Edgerrin James are two of the all-time leading rushers in Indianapolis Colts history. are two of the top two runners throughout Indianapolis Colts history.
Initially, Dickerson shared carries with Craig James and Charles Waggoner, all three blue-chip recruits in 1979. Waggoner was hurt returning a kickoff their freshman season, leaving Dickerson and James to lead SMU’s running attack, called the Pony Express. Dickerson gained 4,450 yards on 790 carries to break Earl Campbell’s Southwest Conference record for yards and attempts. His 48 career touchdowns tied Doak Walker’s SMU total for career scoring. In his senior year, despite splitting time with James, Dickerson finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting, behind Herschel Walker and John Elway. He was also a first-team All-American in 1982 and a second-team All-American in 1981.
Dickerson became the seventh back to gain more than 10,000 yards and the fastest ever to do so, reaching the milestone in just 91 games. During his 11-year career, Dickerson gained 13,259 yards rushing, which was second all-time at the time of his retirement, and rushed for 90 touchdowns. He gained another 2,137 yards and 6 touchdowns on 281 pass receptions. A six-time Pro Bowl selection, Dickerson was All-Pro in 1983, 1984, 1986, 1987 and 1988. In 1999, his first year of eligibility, Eric Dickerson was selected to become a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Also in 1999, he was ranked number 38 on The Sporting News’ list of the 100 Greatest Football Players. The following year, he provided on-field commentary during Monday Night Football broadcasts.
He created an organization for youth sports along with his wife Penny Sutton.
| Name | Eric Dickerson |
| First Name | Eric |
| Last Name | Dickerson |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Birthday | September 2 |
| Birth Year | 1960 |
| Place of Birth | Sealy |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Penny Sutton |
| Children(s) | Erica Dickerson, Dallis Dickerson |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In his second season, Dickerson continued his onslaught on the NFL record book becoming a member of the 2,000-yard club. Twelve times in 1984 he gained more than 100 yards rushing, breaking the record of 100-yard games in a season held by O. J. Simpson. His 2,105 total yards rushing beat Simpson’s 1973 NFL season record of 2,003 yards (Dickerson having reached 2,007 yards after 15 games), but since the NFL expanded the regular season from 14 to 16 games in 1978, Dickerson had the benefit of playing in two additional games. No one has since rushed for more yards in a single NFL season. Dickerson’s 5.6 yards per carry led the Rams to a playoff berth in 1984.
Eric Dickerson Net Worth
Eric Dickerson is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric Dickerson's net worth $10 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He went to Southern Methodist University but got involved in a scandal after people were questioned about how he paid for his car was in his possession.
He finished his career with 13,259 passing yards, and scored 90 touchdowns.
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons. Dickerson played college football for the SMU Mustangs of Southern Methodist University and was recognized as an All-American. He was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft and played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons of the NFL. During his NFL career, he rushed for over 13,000 yards. He holds the NFL’s single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards, set in 1984. Dickerson was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999. He wore prescription goggles throughout his career due to myopia.
| Net Worth | $10 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Football Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
The 1985 season marked the beginning of on-going contract disputes between Dickerson and the Rams. In 1987, after playing just three games for the Rams during the strike-shortened 1987 season, Dickerson was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in one of the NFL’s biggest trades ever at that time. In a three-team deal, the Colts traded linebacker Cornelius Bennett, whom they drafted but were unable to sign to a contract, to the Buffalo Bills for their first-round pick in 1988, first- and second-round picks in 1989, and running back Greg Bell. The Colts in turn traded Bell and the three draft choices from Buffalo plus their own first- and second-round picks in 1988, their second round pick in 1989, and running back Owen Gill to the Rams for Dickerson. With the picks the Rams took running back Gaston Green, wide receiver Aaron Cox, linebacker Fred Strickland, running back Cleveland Gary, linebacker Frank Stams, and defensive back Darryl Henley. The trade reunited Dickerson with Ron Meyer, who had left SMU after Dickerson’s junior season to take the head coaching position in New England and who was hired by the Colts in 1986 following Rod Dowhower’s firing.
Although he rushed for 1,234 yards in 1985 while missing the first two games while in a contract dispute, he missed the Pro Bowl for the first time in his short NFL career. He did go on to rush for a playoff record 248 yards against the Dallas Cowboys in post-season play.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Eric Dickerson height 6 ft 3 in Eric weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
While he considered going to the Los Angeles Express in the United States Football League, Dickerson decided to go into the National Football League. He was selected second overall in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. An immediate success, he established rookie records for most rushing attempts (390), most rushing yards gained (1,808) and most touchdowns rushing (18), including another two receiving touchdowns. His efforts earned him All-Pro, Pro Bowl, Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors.
However, injuries, further contract disputes, and suspensions clouded his final two seasons with the Colts. Dickerson, at 29, was the highest paid running back in the NFL, receiving an annual reported salary of $1.4 million. Following prolonged contract disputes, the fed-up Colts placed him on the inactive list before the start of the 1990 season where he stayed for 7 weeks and lost more than $600,000 in salary. In his sixth game back from suspension, he rushed for 143 yards against the Bengals on 22 carries—this effort lifted him past Jim Brown to third place on the NFL career rushing list behind Walter Payton and Tony Dorsett. He was again suspended in November 1991, and amidst injuries and age, managed to run for only 536 yards that season. The Colts finished the year bottoming out with a 1–15 record.
Who is Eric Dickerson Dating?
According to our records, Eric Dickerson married to Penny Sutton. As of December 1, 2023, Eric Dickerson’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Eric Dickerson. You may help us to build the dating records for Eric Dickerson!In 1988, Dickerson, with 1,659 yards rushing, became the first Colt to lead the league in rushing since Alan Ameche in 1955. This would mark the apogee of Dickerson’s career with the Colts (although he would gain 1,311 yards rushing in 1989). Also, 1989 was the year that he passed the 10,000-yard mark, becoming the fastest player ever to do so (91 games), accomplishing the feat faster than greats like Jim Brown (98 games), Barry Sanders (103 games), Emmitt Smith (106 games), and LaDainian Tomlinson (106 games). By 1989, he had set a new NFL record with seven straight seasons of more than 1,000 yards rushing, and led the league for four of those seasons. With the retirement of Tony Dorsett at the end of 1988, he became the leader among active players in career rushing yards, a position he occupied until his own retirement in 1993.
Facts & Trivia
Eric Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eric Dickerson celebrates birthday on September 2 of every year.
On April 26, 1992, Dickerson was traded by the Colts to the Los Angeles Raiders for their fourth- and eighth-round picks in the 1992 draft. There were occasional flashes of greatness—107 yards against the Broncos, 103 against the Chargers, where he recorded his 63rd and 64th career 100 yard games—but those would be his last. Dickerson also scored on a 40-yard touchdown run, reminiscent of his prime, in front of a nationally televised Monday Night audience in a game against Kansas City. That year, he led the team in rushing attempts and yards. However, he suffered from splitting carries with Marcus Allen by having the latter finish the second half.
Does Eric Dickerson have a Super Bowl ring?
Eric Dickerson holds multiple NFL records, but he was never a Super Bowl champion.
Why did Eric Dickerson retire?
Dickerson retired as the second leading rusher of all time after failing a physical with the Packers.
How fast was Eric Dickerson 40 time?
His 4.27 time in the 40-yard dash at the 2010 NFL combine was the latest impressive performance in a track-related event.
What does Eric Dickerson do now?
Dickerson resides in Calabasas, California. Since leaving pro football, he’s devoted a lot of time to various charity events. Over the past few years, he’s sponsored fund-raisers for the American Diabetes Association and for a local leukemia patient.
What NFL quarterback legend never got a Super Bowl ring?
Despite four consecutive trips to the Super Bowl, Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly never won a ring.
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