Tag

Tackles

All articles tagged with #tackles

sports7 months ago•11 min saved

Schwesinger caps breakout season with AP Defensive Rookie of the Year

Carson Schwesinger, a Browns linebacker and former UCLA walk-on, was named the 2025 AP Defensive Rookie of the Year after leading all rookies with 146 tackles, adding 11 tackles for loss and two interceptions. He served as the defense’s green-dot signal caller and posted seven double-digit tackle games, including the longest streak of the NFL season, helping Cleveland's defense earn the award—making him the Browns’ second rookie to win the honor (Chip Banks, 1982).

via Cleveland Browns website|

#ap-defensive-rookie-of-the-year #carson-schwesinger #cleveland-browns

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

Schwesinger's Breakthrough Leads Browns to DRoY Honor

Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger was named Defensive Rookie of the Year at NFL Honors, finishing with a team-high 146 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, 9 QB hits, 2 interceptions and 3 passes defensed, while serving as the defensive signal caller (green dot). He became the first Browns DRoY winner since Chip Banks in 1982 and the fifth non-first-rounder in 40 seasons to win the award, beating out Nick Emmanwori, James Pearce Jr., Xavier Watts and Abdul Carter. Schwesinger led rookies in total tackles and TFLs, had seven double-digit tackle games, and a six-game streak, the longest in the NFL this season.

via NBC Sports|

#carson-schwesinger #cleveland-browns #defensive-rookie-of-the-year

sports8 months ago•2 min saved

Lavonte David's Historic Moment and Potential Farewell in Buccaneers' Final Game

Lavonte David made history for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by tying Derrick Brooks for sixth all-time in tackles and becoming the franchise's all-time leading tackler, while also achieving a rare feat of combined sacks and takeaways, highlighting his significant impact and legacy in the NFL.

via Tampa Bay Buccaneers|

#buccaneers #franchise-records #lavonte-david

sports2 years ago•13 min saved

"2024 NFL Draft: Maximizing Potential - Top Offensive and Defensive Players to Watch"

The upcoming NFL Draft is expected to heavily feature offensive players, particularly quarterbacks and pass catchers, with a potential record-breaking number of offensive players taken in the first round. The draft boasts a deep class of offensive linemen, offering a variety of styles and roles for NFL teams to choose from. Notable prospects include tackles Joe Alt, Olu Fashanu, and JC Latham, as well as versatile linemen Troy Fautanu and Graham Barton. The article provides detailed insights into the strengths and potential fits of several top offensive line prospects, emphasizing the critical role of offensive linemen in shaping a team's success.

via Yahoo Sports|

#centers #guards #nfl-draft

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Jaguars Lock in LB Foyesade Oluokun with Multi-Year Extension"

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed linebacker Foyesade Oluokun to a three-year extension worth $45 million, with a max value of up to $48 million and $22.5 million guaranteed, keeping him with the team through the 2027 season. Oluokun, who previously played for the Atlanta Falcons, has been a leading tackler in the NFL and recorded 357 tackles, 19 quarterback hits, and 5 fumble recoveries in his two seasons with the Jaguars.

via ESPN|

#contract-extension #foyesade-oluokun #jacksonville-jaguars

sports3 years ago•11 min saved

"2023 NFL Draft: Mocks, Trades, and Top Picks"

A 2023 NFL 2-round mock draft with projected trades has been released, featuring several quarterbacks and tackles in the first round. The Carolina Panthers are projected to take Bryce Young at No. 1, while the Houston Texans are rumored to be interested in Will Anderson. The Indianapolis Colts trade up to select C.J. Stroud, and the Arizona Cardinals move back to take Christian Gonzalez. The second round includes picks for defensive linemen, wide receivers, and tight ends.

via Windy City Gridiron|

#2023-draft #nfl #quarterbacks