Born in Thomasville, Georgia, Eric Alexander Dodson is the son of Greg and Mary Dodson. He has one older brother, Nick Dodson. His father is originally from Kansas and his mother from Georgia. Eric spent his early years growing up playing sports. He was a state champion wrestler and a decorated quarterback in high school. Eric chose to play collegiate football at Shorter University in Rome, Georgia after high school where he broke numerous records and garnered many post-season honors. His love and passion for film and acting filled his heart throughout his time at Shorter. He would write, direct and act in his own short films throughout each semester. To date, Eric has acted in many commercials and films with his biggest role coming in the Ang Lee film, Billy Lynn's Longest Halftime Walk (2016) as a stunt football performer.