
Eric Lively brings veteran size and sneaky disruptive upside to Akron’s front
Eric Lively is a senior, 6-foot-2, 270-pound defensive lineman for Akron who has built a reputation as a steady, assignment-sound interior presence with some playmaking flashes. In the 2007 season, he started seven games across defensive tackle and nose tackle, posted 18 tackles, recorded a pass breakup, forced fumble, and fumble recovery, and missed one game with injury. That mix of size, versatility, and proven ball disruption makes him a fit for teams needing a rugged, experienced DL who can hold the point and occasionally wreck a play.