Eben Britton

Eben Britton

refer to caption Britton at Chicago Bears training camp in 2014.
No. -- Free agent
Position:	Offensive Tackle
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1987-10-14) October 14, 1987
Place of birth:	Brooklyn, New York
Height:
Weight:
Career information
High school:	Burbank (CA) Burroughs
College:	Arizona
NFL draft:	2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39
Career history
Jacksonville Jaguars (2009–2012) Chicago Bears (2013–2014)
Career highlights and awards
2008 All-Pac-10 First Team 2007 All-Pac-10 Second Team
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 60 Games started: 34 Player stats at NFL.com

Eben Britton (born October 14, 1987) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona.

Early years

Britton played his high school career at John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California. He was a three-year varsity starter at the school earning All-CIF honors and All Foothill League honors.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Britton was listed as the No. 16 offensive tackle prospect in the nation.

College career

In 2008, Britton moved to left tackle from right tackle and according to the coaches registering a school season-record 111 key knockdowns. He was named First-team All-Pac-10. In 2007 he played right tackle earned Second-team All-Pac-10 honors. The previous season, 2006, the coaches voted him Arizona's most consistent and best offensive lineman. He redshirted in 2005. He majored in creative writing.

Professional career

2009 NFL Draft

In an NFL Draft loaded with talented offensive linemen, Britton was considered one of the better players available, and drew comparisons to Marc Colombo. However, he was deemed "not athletic enough to be a consistent pass blocker against the faster pass rushers" at left tackle, and therefore was projected to "have a long, solid career on the right side." Initially thought of as a potential first-rounder, Britton fell to the second round, where he was selected 39th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Reportedly angry about not being drafted in the first round, Britton said: "I'm gonna work my ass off for the Jacksonville Jaguars and people are gonna regret it. I've got my own agenda, and that's first and foremost to take the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Super Bowl. Secondly, I'm gonna be the greatest offensive tackle to ever play this game."

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40-yd dash	10-yd split	20-yd split	20-ss	3-cone	Vert	Broad	BP	Wonderlic
6 ft 6 in	309 lb	5.14 s	1.68 s	2.96 s	4.91 s	7.87 s	28½ in	8 ft 4 in	24 reps	31
All values from NFL Combine

Jacksonville Jaguars

In an effort to rebuild their offensive line, the Jaguars selected Eugene Monroe and Britton with their first two picks. While Monroe was to occupy the left tackle spot, Britton was expected to compete with Tony Pashos for the starting nod at right tackle. On August 1, 2009, the Jaguars signed Britton to a four-year deal worth approximately $4.6 million that includes $2.83 million guaranteed. Britton was named the starting right tackle prior to the final preseason game. Pashos was moved to right guard as a result. After the final preseason game, Pashos was released and Britton was listed as the starting right tackle.

In the 2012 preseason, Britton was moved from right tackle to left guard.

Chicago Bears

Britton signed with the Chicago Bears on April 16, 2013. On April 3, 2014, he re-signed with the Bears on another one-year contract.

Personal life

His father, the New York painter Jeff Britton, played college basketball at Jacksonville University. His grandmother is Estelle Parsons. who won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Bonnie and Clyde.

External links

• Chicago Bears bio
• Jacksonville Jaguars bio
• Arizona Wildcats football bio