Erik Bunte Bio - The University of California Official Athletic Site

Erik Bunte Bio - The University of California Official Athletic Site

BIO HIGHLIGHTS
A four-star player that earned All-American recognition from PrepStar and was also invited to the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

PRONUNCIATION
bun-TEE

STARS
247Composite (4), ESPN (4), PrepStar (4), 247Sports (3), Rivals (3), Scout (3)

NATIONAL RANKINGS
Overall: 247Composite (313); Offensive Tackle: 247Composite (22), ESPN (22), 247Sports (34), Scout (47), PrepStar (49), Rivals (60)

REGIONAL RANKINGS
Overall: ESPN (50)

STATE OF CALIFORNIA RANKINGS
Overall: 247Composite (40), ESPN (40), 247Sports (51), Rivals (83)

GRADES/RATINGS
247Composite (0.8934), 247Sports (88), ESPN (81), Rivals (5.6)

POSTSEASON BOWL GAMES
2012: Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl (did not play due to injury)

INDIVIDUAL HIGH SCHOOL HONORS
2012: All-American (PrepStar, Semper Fidelis), Second-Team All-Southern Section (MaxPreps), Post-Season No. 8 Offensive Tackle in the West (Scout), First-Team Preseason All-State (MaxPreps), Preseason All-Southern California Football Team (MaxPreps), Preseason No. 4 Offensive Tackle in the West (Scout)

INDIVIDUAL HIGH SCHOOL STATS/NOTES (RANKINGS)
2012: Team averaged 51.8 points per game

HIGH SCHOOL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CAREER (2010-12): State champions ... Southern Section Pac 5 Division champions ... Southern Section Pac 5 Division quarterfinalists ... South Coast League champions ... 24-3 Overall, 7-2 League (4-0 South Coast League, 3-2 Trinity League) 2012: Southern Section Pac 5 Division quarterfinalists ... South Coast League champions ... 11-1 Overall, 4-0 South Coast League ... Ranked No. 10 in California and No. 37 in the nation by MaxPreps

WHAT THEY ARE SAYING
ESPN: There is no reason to be concerned if Bunte has enough size for play in the trenches. He is very tall, with plenty of bulk and looks to have room to add some more good size if done properly. He plays guard and some tackle, and while his size lends one to believe he will be a tackle, we wouldn't at all be surprised to see him playing guard on the next level as well. He displays solid flexibility for his size. As a run blocker he is able to lean on and engulf opponents at this current level and get movement, but will need to continue to develop his technique ... With further growth as a player, Bunte could develop into a good college O-lineman.

OTHER
• Brother, Blake Bunte, played collegiate volleyball at Loyola Marymount

LAST UPDATED: February 6, 2013

  Erik Bunte
Erik Bunte
Player Profile
Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
Laguna Niguel, CA

High School:
Mission Viejo HS

Height / Weight:
6-8 / 325

Position:
OL

Experience:
HS