Eric Cunningham (American football)
# Eric Cunningham (American football)

Eric Allan Cunningham (March 16, 1957 – January 22, 1995) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the New York Jets. He played college football at Penn State University.

## Early years

Cunningham attended at South High School in Akron, Ohio.

## College career

Cunningham attended and played college football at the Penn State from 1975 to 1978.

## Professional career

Cunningham was selected in the fourth round (#96 overall) of the 1979 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.

## Personal life

Cunningham died at the age of 37 on January 22, 1995, in New Haven, Connecticut.

