Eric Alvis

Bear Bits: a veteran defensive back who is expected to be a key reserve in the secondary, especially at the cornerback position … good athlete with good speed … will also continue to make an impact on special teams …

As a Redshirt Sophomore in 2015: Saw action in nine games … recorded 13 tackles (nine solo) … collected four tackles in the season-opener at Air Force (Sept. 5) … started at Illinois State (Sept. 12) where he posted three tackles … 

As a Redshirt Freshman in 2014 … saw action in 11 games …

Redshirted as a True Freshman in 2013 …

High School: played at Eisenhower HS in Houston, Texas … played in the Blue Chip Bowl game … was selected team MVP … Second Team All-District … earned team’s Defensive Newcomer Award as a junior …

Personal: son of Liza and Eric Alvis Sr. … born July 26, 1995 in Houston, Texas … has two brothers and a sister … business major … enjoys watching movie.