[3] Additionally, Escobar was a standout basketball player and key contributor alongside NBA star Klay Thompson, as Santa Margarita reached the California Division III State Championship in 2008.
[9] During his rookie season, he was expected to be a pass catching option in the two tight end packages, but he was used sparingly, registering 9 receptions for 134 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Escobar remained in a backup role in his second season in the league, but was passed on the depth chart by James Hanna, who was used to block at the point of attack in the running game.
[11] Escobar was unable to increase his role in the team's offense and remained as the third-string tight end, despite wide receiver Dez Bryant missing 7 games.
Escobar suffered a season-ending injury when he tore his right Achilles tendon in the last drive of the fourteenth game of the season against the New York Jets.
[13] On December 25, he was placed on the injured reserve list, in order to promote defensive tackle Casey Walker to the 53-man roster.
[14] Escobar made a surprisingly quick recovery from his Achilles injury, allowing him to have a full participation in training camp,[15] though he was passed on the depth chart by Geoff Swaim, who displayed better blocking ability.
After being used primarily as a core special teams player and only participating in 29 offensive plays, Escobar became the backup tight end after Swaim suffered a season-ending injury in the week 10 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
[22] On October 23, 2017, Escobar signed with the Baltimore Ravens, who were looking to improve their depth after tight end Maxx Williams re-injured his ankle.
[30] After getting released by the Dolphins, Escobar joined the San Diego Fleet of the newly-formed Alliance of American Football.
After retiring from football, he worked as a firefighter for the Long Beach Fire Department in California, starting in February 2022.