Eric Kendricks

Minnesota Vikings 45th pick

MLB ·

UCLA · 2015–2025

150

Games

732

Solo Tackles

21.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Eric Kendricks is a former middle linebacker out of UCLA, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 45th overall pick (round 2) in the 2015 NFL Draft. He played 150 regular-season games from 2015 to 2025, with the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Chargers, Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2015

Round

Round 2

Pick

45th overall

Team

Minnesota Vikings

Position

MLB

College

UCLA

Eric Kendricks Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 10 seasons.
Ranks 1st in the 2015 draft class in solo tackles (732).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2015	MIN	14	63	20	8	4	8	0	1	0
2016	MIN	15	70	39	9	2.5	4	1	9	1
2017	MIN	16	66	46	10	1	6	1	6	0
2018	MIN	14	58	45	3	1	1	2	7	1
2019	MIN	15	64	40	3	0.5	2	0	12	2
2020	MIN	11	59	38	3	0	1	3	6	0
2021	MIN	15	63	62	7	5	5	2	4	0
2022	MIN	17	74	50	4	1	2	0	6	0
2023	LAC	15	67	38	6	3.5	7	0	6	1
2024	DAL	15	61	67	4	3	3	2	3	3
2025	SF	2	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		149	648	448	57	21.5	39	11	60	8

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-0

Weight

232 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.61s

Bench Press

19 reps

Vertical Jump

38"

Broad Jump

124"

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