Former ECU tight end declares for NFL draft

by | Jan 10, 2025

A former tight end who played four seasons at ECU before transferring to Texas A&M declared for the draft on Friday.

Shane Calhoun announced the news on his social media pages. In four seasons at ECU, he made 33 starts in 39 games. He had 63 catches for 594 yards and six touchdowns. He had a career-high eight catches for 114 yards against Marshall in 2021.

This season at Texas A&M, he saw time on special teams and started two games. He finished with three catches for 57 yards and no touchdowns.

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