PERSONAL — Born Eric Reid Steimer on May 6, 1985 in Portland, Ore. Parents: Todd and Cindy Steimer. Family: One brother. High School (Coach): Bend (Craig Walker) 2003. Major: Graduated with a degree in political science. Redshirt: 2003.

OREGON — Few positions on a team are more under-appreciative unless a problem attracts unwanted attention. Yet the walk-on specialist has provided a steadying calm and consistency in the kicking game as he completes his assignments close to perfection. Is expected to handle all of team’s short and long snaps for the third year in a row as one of the program’s acknowledged leaders. Has improved strength and athleticism over the course of the last two years, increasing his squat pinnacle to 395 lbs. and his bench press to 300 lbs.

2006 — Continued his role as the snapper for punts and placements almost flawlessly in all 13 games, taking part in 12 plays vs. Portland State and 11 snaps in consecutive appearances against Fresno State, Oklahoma and Arizona State. Accumulated a trio of special teams tackles against the Vikings and BYU.

2005 — Handled the long snap and placement duties in all 12 games, including 16 plays vs. California and 14 in the Holiday Bowl against Oklahoma. Also recorded one assisted tackle against both the Golden Bears and Sooners, and shared the Ducks’ special teams player-of-the-week honors at Washington State.

HIGH SCHOOL — The two-year letterman in football (tight end) and baseball (OF) at Bend High School was a two-time all-league choice during his career and a four-year scholar athlete. Led the team in receptions as a junior, but had his best career performance against Hood River his senior season (4 catches, 79 yards, 1 TD). Scholastic All-Conference player all four years of high school in baseball and football.