Eric Bieniemy Jr. is a successful American football coach and former player.
He is the associate head coach and offensive coordinator for the UCLA Bruins.
During his college football career, Bieniemy played for the Colorado Buffaloes.
He is their all-time leader in rushing yards and touchdowns.
Bieniemy was also named an All-American and finished third in Heisman Trophy voting in 1990, the year the Buffaloes won the national championship.
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- Full name: Eric Bieniemy Jr.
- Stage name: Eric Bieniemy
- Date of birth: August 15, 1969
- Age: 55 years old
- Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: American football coach
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Bieniemy
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Mia Maxie Bieniemy
- Children: Eric III Bieniemy and Elijah Bieniemy
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: 2 million USD
Early life and education
Eric Bieniemy Jr. born August 15, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He was born and raised by parents, whose names the public does not know but can be called Mr. and Mrs. Bieniemy.
Bieniemy may have grown up with siblings whose names are publicly available. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2001.
He completed his degree while also playing in the National Football League (NFL). Ethnically, Bieniemy is African American. Religiously, he follows Christianity.
Career
Eric Bieniemy has an impressive football career as a player and coach. He began playing as a second-round draft pick of the San Diego Chargers in 1991, following a successful college career at the University of Colorado, where he was named to the All-Big Eight Conference team while still a second year student.
During his nine-year NFL career, Bieniemy played for the Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles. In 1994, he appeared in Super Bowl XXIX with the Chargers, recording a 33-yard reception, the team’s longest play.
After retiring as a player, Bieniemy began his coaching career at the high school level before transitioning to college football.
In 2013, he joined the Kansas City Chiefs as running backs coach and was then promoted to offensive coordinator in 2018. Under his leadership, the Chiefs won won Super Bowls LIV and LVII.
In 2023, Bieniemy served as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator for the Washington Commander. The following year, he joined UCLA as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @eric.bienemy
Personal life
Eric Bieniemy is a married man and he is married to his long-time wife, Mia Maxie Bieniemy.
Although the exact date of their marriage is unknown, they have been together for many years.
Together, Eric and Mia Bieniemy have two sons, named Eric III Bieniemy and Elijah Bieniemy.
Net worth
Based on his successful career as a professional soccer player and coach, Eric Bieniemy’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
As a player, Bieniemy had a productive nine-year career in the NFL, playing running back for the San Diego Chargers, Cincinnati Bengals and Philadelphia Eagles from 1991 to 1999. During this time, he accumulated a significant amount of income from his NFL salary .
