Crocker grew up in Stockton, California where he witnessed crime in his neighborhood at a young age but decided to turn to sports for a positive path.[1] He attended Tokay High School in Lodi, California where he played football and also played basketball and ran track and field.[2]
College career
He attended Modesto Junior College for one year.[2] He also was awarded Golden Gate First-team All-Conference Honors.[2] He earned a scholarship and finished college at division II University of Arkansas-Monticello. Crocker was named to the Great American All-Conference Team as a senior [1]
Professional career
San Antonio Talons
He signed with the San Antonio Talons of the Arena Football League as an undrafted free agent.[3] He finished the 2012 AFL season with 70 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, and 3 interceptions.[3]
New York Jets
On March 1, 2013, he signed with the New York Jets.[4] He was released on August 4, 2013.[5]
Portland Thunder
On December 20, 2013, Crocker was selected by the Portland Thunder in the 2014 AFL Expansion Draft.[6]
His father, who died in June 2013, was Brian Crocker. His mother is Elnora Rucker.[2] He has one brother named Brian Crocker, Jr. and has three sisters named Jade, Diamond and Belicia Crocker.[2] He has a son named Jayden "Juice" Crocker with ex-girlfriend Lorianne Prado. He is married to Styvie Angelo and inherited one boy David “Dee” and Styvie and Eric have a baby together named Dilynn and Eric has at least one more girl named Shayne from a previous relationship and now lives in Arkansas [1][2]