Erik Ainge Autographs
Erik Ainge is a former American football quarterback who played for the University of Tennessee from 2004 to 2007. During his college career, Ainge amassed a total of 8,700 passing yards, 72 touchdowns, and 35 interceptions. He led the Volunteers to two SEC Eastern Division Championships and a victory in the 2007 Outback Bowl. Ainge was also named to the All-SEC Second Team in 2007.
In the 2008 NFL Draft, Ainge was selected by the New York Jets in the fifth round. He spent three years with the Jets, primarily serving as a backup quarterback behind Brett Favre and Mark Sanchez. Ainge was released by the Jets in 2011 due to health concerns stemming from a history of drug abuse. In 2013, Ainge retired from football altogether.
Since retiring from football, Ainge has become an entrepreneur and public speaker, sharing his story of addiction and recovery. He also hosts a podcast called The Erik Ainge Show, where he discusses sports, politics, and news. Ainge’s football career may have been cut short, but he has found a new calling in life and continues to inspire others with his message of hope and perseverance.
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Current items with a signature of Erik Ainge
These are the most current items with a signature of Erik Ainge that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.
Traded items with a signature of Erik Ainge
The most expensive item with a signature of Erik Ainge (Erik Ainge Signed Tennessee Volunteers Mini Helmet JSA) was sold in February 2026 for $259.98 while the cheapest item (2008 SP authentic autograph ERIK AINGE#224 /1199) found a new owner for $0.99 in August 2024. The month with the most items sold (15) was January 2008 with an average selling price of $20.50 for an autographed item of Erik Ainge. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in November 2009 with $160.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was April 2010. In average, an autographed item from Erik Ainge is worth $9.95.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Erik Ainge were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | 2008 Press Pass Signings Silver /199 Erik Ainge #PPS-EA Auto Tennessee Autograph | $12.00 |  |
 | 2008 Press Pass Signings Silver /199 Erik Ainge #PPS-EA Auto Tennessee Autograph | $15.00 | |
 | 2008 SAGE Hit Autograph Erik Ainge #A90 UT Tennessee Vols football rookie | $7.64 | |
| 2008 SP Retail Rookie Signature #164 Erik Ainge RC Auto **HTF** | $13.99 | |
 | 2008 SP Retail Erik Ainge Rookie Signature RC Auto #164 Jets HTF NM/M | $9.99 | |
| 2008 SP Retail Erik Ainge Rookie Signature RC Auto #164 Jets HTF NM/M | $9.99 | |
 | 2008 UD Premier Signature Gold 33/75 Erik Ainge #SP25 Rookie Auto RC 0o9 | $11.57 | |
| 2008 UD Premier Signature Premier Gold 33/75 Erik Ainge #SP25 Auto 0o9 | $11.57 | |
| 2008 UD Premier Signature Premier Gold 33/75 Erik Ainge #SP25 Auto 0o9 | $11.28 | |
| 2008 Upper Deck Draft Edition Autograph Tennessee - Erik Ainge #36 (RC) | $2.31 | |
 | 2008 Upper Deck UD Premier Signature Gold 4/75 Erik Ainge Rookie Auto RC 0a1 | $19.56 | |
 | All 3 Erik Ainge Rookie Auto Autograph New York Jets RC Relics ? | $6.50 | |
 | Erik Ainge 2008 Press Pass Auto Autograph Silver 013/199 Tennessee Volunteers | $9.39 | |
| Erik Ainge 2008 Upper Deck Draft Edition Autograph Auto Rookie Tennessee | $7.48 | |
| Erik Ainge Autographed Jets 2008 Donruss Rookie card Limited 86/250 | $6.75 | |
Latest News about Erik Ainge
Former Tennessee quarterback apologizes for underestimating Georgia fans (11/07/2022): Former Tennessee QB Erik Ainge questioned how loud Sanford Stadium would be for the Georgia-Tennessee game, but was proven wrong 
Ex-Tennessee QB Erik Ainge says atmosphere at Georgia games is 'overrated' (11/03/2022): Ainge said he wasn't intimidated by the atmosphere at Georgia Former New York Jets quarterback Erik Ainge cleared of all charges from DUI arre (07/18/2014): Former New York Jets quarterback Erik Ainge has all charges against him from a DUI arrest from last summer dropped. DUI charges dropped against former UT quarterback Erik Ainge (07/18/2014): Charges against former University of Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge were dismissed Friday. Erik Ainge to face DUI charges Tuesday (08/06/2013): Sports radio host and former Vol quarterback Erik Ainge is scheduled to appear in Knox County General Sessions Court Tuesday on charges he was driving while under the influence.
Older News Stories about Erik Ainge
Erik Ainge faces DUI charges, Knoxville stands behind him (07/2013): Police say Erik Ainge was swerving on I-40 near the West Hills exit when a cop pulled him over. They say that's when he failed field sobriety tests. Ex-Jet Erik Ainge says Mark Sanchez is too trusting, remembers streaking inciden (06/2013): Sanchez's former teammate spoke about seeing the kind behavior from Sanchez that was recently captured on video. Gaddis on radio show hosted by Erik Ainge (05/2013): Oak Ridge Wildcats Football Coach Joe Gaddis was the guest Wednesday on The Erik Ainge Show on Tennessee Sports Radio.
