(1986-12-03) December 3, 1986 (age 37) Wayzata, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:
248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:
Wayzata (Plymouth, Minnesota)
College:
Ohio State (2005–2008)
NFL draft:
2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 35
Career history
As a player:
St. Louis Rams (2009–2015)
New Orleans Saints (2016)
As a coach:
Notre Dame (2022) Graduate assistant
Ohio State (2023) Graduate assistant
Ohio State (2024–present) Linebackers coach
Career highlights and awards
Lott Trophy (2008)
Butkus Award (2007)
Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2006)
2× Jack Lambert Trophy (2007, 2008)
2× Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2007, 2008)
Unanimous All-American (2007)
2× Consensus All-American (2006, 2008)
3× First-team All-Big Ten (2006–2008)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:
869
Sacks:
16.5
Interceptions:
10
Pass deflections:
35
Forced fumbles:
2
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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