Eric Mortensen
Running Back #27
Ht/Wt
5'
11"
|
200 lbs.
Class
Senior
Hometown
Lancaster, 
California
Last School
Antelope Valley High School
Roster Years
1987-1991


Personal

Mother is LaRae the late Harlow Mortensen...recruited by Colorado, Arizona, Iowa State and Hawai'i...majoring in finance.

Before BYU

Earned three letters in football and four in track...league sprint champion...football honors included all-league, league MVP, honorable mention all-state...rushed for 1,860 yards as a senior at Antelope Valley High...coached by Brent Newcomb.

BYU Hall of Fame

Freshman Year 1988

Had a 100-yard kickoff return against Utah State...had 14 returns for 398 yards before undergoing knee surgery midway through the season...still was among national leaders most of the year...rushed 20 times for 116 yards and two TDs.

Sophmore Year 1989

Scored the key touchdown against Oregon...knee still injured.

Junior Year 1990

Had a 25-yard kickoff return against San Diego State...returned three kickoffs at Oregon...returned three kickoffs against New Mexico for 55 yards...injured his knee at the Air Force Academy and recovered enough from the scope to play two games later.

Senior Year 1991

Graduate Year

Redshirt Year 1987

Suffered a hamstring pull in fall camp and redshirted.

Medical Redshirt Year 1987

Suffered a hamstring pull in fall camp and redshirted.