Eric Weddle attended Alta Loma High School in Alta Loma, California where he was a three-sport athlete, playing football, baseball and basketball. He played both offense and defense on the football team, earning all-league honors for three consecutive seasons and league offensive and defensive MVP for two consecutive seasons. He served as team captain as a senior, totaling 129 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 4 forced fumbles on defense. On offense he rushed for 587 yards 22 rushing touchdowns and passed for 965 yards and 5 more scores. He was named team MVP at the conclusion of his senior season. Eric accepted a scholarship to the University of Utah where he went on to see action in all 12 games as a true freshman. He started 9 games at right cornerback that season, finishing with 60 tackles, 4 sacks, 1 interception, and 3 pass break-ups. He was named academic all-MWC, as well as numerous freshman all-American teams following the season. As a sophomore, Eric moved to strong safety, starting 11 games, missing one due to a knee injury. He totaled 75 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 2 interceptions, and 5 pass break-ups on his way to second team all-MWC honors. His junior season was a breakout year for Weddle. After moving back to cornerback, he finished with 78 tackles, 4 sacks, 4 interceptions, and 12 pass break-ups on the year. His 16 passes defensed were the most in the Mountain West Conference. He returned 24 punts for 154 yards (6.4 avg) on special teams. He was named first team all-conference and Mountain West defensive player of the year. He finished off the season by being named defensive MVP of the Emerald Bowl after holding Calvin Johnson to 2 catches for 19 yards. Eric Weddle moved back to strong safety for his senior season.

Eric Weddle has a ton of experience having started all four seasons a Utah. During that time he has proven to be a very versatile player, starting at cornerback and safety. He returned punts for two years and even lined up at receiver and running back from time to time. His combination of size and speed allows him to cover just about any receiver that lines up against him. He put his strong cover skills on display in the 2005 Emerald Bowl when he lined up opposite Georgia Tech’s Calvin Johnson and held him to just 19 yards on 2 receptions. He has good hands and is a threat to take it all the way after the interception. Against San Diego State, Eric had 3 interceptions, taking all 3 back for touchdowns. Eric is a tough, aggressive run defender and a hard hitter. He has been used quite often on the blitz and has proven to be effective getting to the quarterback. Eric also has served as a punt returner on special teams which will only add to his draft day value. Eric Weddle is a versatile player who could project free safety, strong safety, or cornerback at the next level. He should be a first day pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.