27  Eric Pinkins Class: Junior Hometown: Sacramento, Calif. High School: Inderkum High Height / Weight: 6-3 / 205 Position: Defensive Back Birthdate: 04/07/1991 Experience: 2L

Listed third on the depth chart at the Aztec position following 2011 spring drills ... Hard hitting defensive back, who did not play a year ago ... One of seven true freshmen to see action in 2009.

2010: Did not compete, utilizing his redshirt season.

2009: Competed in seven outings, primarily on special teams ... First collegiate contest against New Mexico State, ending up with one tackle ... Also had one stop vs. BYU and UNLV ... Two tackles vs. New Mexico and Wyoming ... Season-high three stops on defense against No. 6/4 TCU on Nov. 7.

High School: A 2008 all-Metro football second-team defense selection at Inderkum High School ... An honorable mention all-San Joaquin selection at defensive back by the Sacramento Chapter of the National Football Foundation ... He had 63 tackles, two interceptions and 12 deflections as a senior ... Also amassed 52 tackles, nine pass deflections, four blocked punts, three interceptions and a fumble recovery in 2007 ... Attended the National Underclassmen Combine and was named wide receiver MVP ... Also a member of the track and field team.

Personal: Born April 7, 1991, in Sacramento, Calif. ... Son of Nancy and Eric Pinkins, Sr. ... Drew interest from Fresno State, California, Utah and UNLV ... Majoring in communications.