He was born on January 8, 1968, in Vermillion, South Dakota, to Gary and Darlene (McDermott) King. Eric grew up in Canton, Illinois, and graduated from Canton High School, with the Class of 1986.

King’s big surprise: ‘Watch me mom, it’s my time right now’ Temple guard Eric King kept his first start a secret from his family until gameday ...

Class of 2023 offensive lineman Eric King of St. Peter's Prep in Jersey ... He’s the 10th high school prospect to commit to the Owls this recruiting cycle and the second offensive lineman ...