"There's not a lot of players like Derrick Brooks, it's not even fair to compare some guys in that way. [46] Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter was promoted to head coach. 100, and now, three more Buccaneers have claimed their spots on the list, with wide receiver Chris Godwin (38), linebacker Shaq Barrett (32) and wide receiver Mike Evans (30) all landing in the top 40. 6'1" 233 lbs Jan 23, 1990 (30) Nebraska Drafted 2.26 Exp 8. [63] [35] He was listed as inactive for the next two games (Week 12–13) due to his hamstring injury, which also ended his 42-game streak of consecutive starts. Lavonte David #54. In Week 11, he made six solo tackles, two pass deflections, two interceptions, and scored his first career touchdown during the Buccaneers' 45–17 victory at the Philadelphia Eagles. [57] Unfortunately, David would not play after all of the primary selections participated. David also finished with 20 tackles-for-loss, which was the most by a rookie since Kendrell Bell in 2001. 0:19 Time Out Los Angeles TIMEOUT. ... Lavonte David (2012) Team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers ... No. rotoworld. Stats NFL and College Stats. On May 19, 2012, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed him to a four-year, $3.47 million contract that includes $1.36 million guaranteed and a $964,896 signing bonus. [53] He finished the 2017 season with 101 combined tackles (76 solo), five forced fumbles, and a pass deflection in 13 games and 13 starts. [62] A native of Miami, Florida, David attended Northwestern High School, where he was a teammate of Marcus Forston, Anthony Gaitor, Jacory Harris, Sean Spence, Tommy Streeter, and Brandon Washington. Shows probowl is a joke [19] In Week 4, David collected 14 combined tackles (12 solo) during a 24–22 loss to the Washington Redskins. [64] [48] In Week 15, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles during a 26–20 loss at the Dallas Cowboys. His 285 career tackles rank fourth in school history, and most by a two-year player. In week 13 against the Carolina Panthers, David recorded a season high 12 tackles and his first full sack of the season on Cam Newton during the 24–17 win. [29] David struggled in his first year under defensive coordinator Mike Smith's new scheme and received an overall grade of 77.6 from Pro Football Focus in 2016. Teams spoke about possibly moving him to safety as they thought he was undersized to play linebacker in the NFL. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Davis was projected to a second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. [38][39], Head coach Lovie Smith named David and Danny Lansanah the starting outside linebackers to begin the 2015 season, along with rookie middle linebacker Kwon Alexander. In December 2012, David led students through football drills and promoted the importance of health and fitness for the opening of BUCS CARE School Fitness Zones at two local Elementary schools. In Week 8, David collected 14 combined tackles (nine solo), for his third consecutive game, during a 19–13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. The following week, he tied his season-high of 14 combined tackles (ten solo) in the Buccaneers' 48–17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6. David was the defensive most valuable player of the 2009 national championship game against Cam Newton-led Blinn. Former Huskers Lavonte David and Jared Crick took their turn at the meat market known as the NFL Combine, working out for all those NFL eyes in Indianapolis. Klein, BUF, Moon Knight Asylum traded:RB Phillip Lindsay, DEN2021 R4 draft pick, Thanos’ Snap Count traded:LB Lavonte David, TBB, Pensacola Bears traded:LB Lavonte David, TBB, Seahawks traded:QB Taysom Hill, NOSWR Mecole Hardman, KCCDE Yannick Ngakoue, MINLB Lavonte David, TBB2021 R5 draft pick, Bizarro League Champion Bengals traded:RB Nick Chubb, CLEWR DJ Chark, JACLB Zach Cunningham, HOU, 2 legit to Colquitt traded:2022 R2 draft pick, The Trouble With Tribbles traded:LB Patrick Queen, BAL, Too Fly Jeff Goldblum traded:RB Melvin Gordon, DENTE Hunter Henry, LACLB Lavonte David, TBB, ¡YO SOY sick of this joke! [21] In Week 14, he recorded nine combined tackles and made his first career sack on quarterback Nick Foles during the third quarter of a 23–21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. David racked up 24 tackles in three games, along with two tackles for loss, an interception, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble. Defensive coordinator Bill Sheridan chose to give David the responsibility of wearing the green-dot helmet transmitter, in order to communicate with coaching staff and making defensive calls. [2], In 2010, he transferred to Nebraska, where he set the school's single-season record for tackles with 152, in his first year with the team. A 4.65 forty time does not seem to reflect David’s field speed very accurately. [29] David had the third most tackles among all players in 2015, behind only NaVorro Bowman (154) and D'Qwell Jackson (150). Head coach Dirk Koetter named David and Daryl Smith the starting outside linebackers in 2016, along with middle linebacker Kwon Alexander. David started all 16 games in 2016 and recorded a career-low 87 combined tackles (67 solo), five sacks, four passes defensed, four forced fumbles, one interception, and a touchdown. In the end, Pierre-Paul, Suh, and right end Shaquil Barrett rushed. On November 16, 2014, David made 13 combined tackles (eight solo) before exiting in the fourth quarter of a 27–7 victory at the Washington Redskins due to an injury. Also led Nebraska in tackles for loss (13.0), sacks (5.5), interceptions (2), forced fumbles (2) and fumble recoveries (2) in 2011. This was David's first interception since the 2016 season. [14][15], Throughout training camp, David competed to be the starting weakside linebacker against veteran Adam Hayward. Long-time starting inside linebacker Lavonte David has been his usual dominant self. 3-ranked defense, and are arguably as big a reason the Bucs are 5-2 as Tom Brady. [18], He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' season-opener against the Carolina Panthers and made six combined tackles in their 16–10 victory. In exchange, the Buccaneers received the Texans' second and seventh round (233rd overall) picks in 2012. [6] Depth Chart. [61] David was inactive for the Buccaneers' Week 15 loss to the Atlanta Falcons due to a hamstring injury. David intercepted a pass by Chargers' quarterback Philip Rivers, that was initially intended for wide receiver Tyrell Williams, and returned it for a 15-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throws a pass as he is pressured by Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Lavonte David (54) … LB 40.38. Well covered by one of the best linebackers in the game Lavonte David. Measurables Percentiles vs. Outside LinebackersHeight Weight 40 Yard Dash Vertical Jump Broad Jump 3-Cone Drill 20 Yard Shuttle Bench Press 7 25 65 68 63 23 63 25. Manuel. [29], On August 9, 2015, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed David to a five-year, $50.25 million contract extension with $25.55 million guaranteed. He had his first multi-interception game of his career after intercepting two passes by E. J. [24] He started in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' season-opener at the New York Jets and made nine combined tackles, two sacks, and an interception during their 18-17 loss. [12][13] He was the ninth linebacker drafted in 2012 and also became the highest drafted linebacker from Nebraska since Barrett Ruud in 2005. Where is that superbowl hype bucs pushed with brady? 40-time Bench Vertical. [1], David originally signed with Middle Tennessee State, but then decided to attend Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kansas. But now, a new force to be reckoned with has emerged beside David. David finished the season with 122 combined tackles (81 solo), one sack, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, seven pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games started. 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He was also the winner of the inaugural Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year, awarded to the best linebacker in the Big Ten. Decisive, eyes are on him late, and a quick release. On October 2, 2014, David collected a season-high 14 combined tackles (ten solo) and a pass deflection during a 37–31 loss at the New Orleans Saints. [52] In Week 7, he collected a season-high 14 combined tackles (12 solo) in a 30–27 loss at the Buffalo Bills. After the season, David was named first-team All-American by Rivals.com and CBS, unanimous first-team Big 12 and Big 12 Newcomer of the Year, as selected by the coaches. Just seen on twitter of who will be on the show tomorrow and David will be on there. Joe has already brought a story that since 2017, only one linebacker had more hustle stops than David (40), and that was future Hall of Famer Luke Kuechly (43).. A hustle stop is where a defender has to travel 20 yards or more to make a tackle. In Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers, David recorded nine tackles and sacked Aaron Rodgers 1.5 times during the 38–10 win.[70]. 119.0" 4.22s 7.28s @LavonteDavid54. [25] David received a 15-yard penalty for unnecessary roughness, giving the New York Jets the necessary distance for Nick Folk to make a 48-yard game-winning field goal. [17] Head coach Greg Schiano named David the starting weakside linebacker to begin the regular season, alongside Quincy Black and starting middle linebacker Mason Foster. [27] In Week 12, he collected a season-high 12 combined tackles (nine solo), a pass deflection, and an interception in the Buccaneers' 23–21 victory at the Detroit Lions. Lavonte David. 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[43] On January 25, 2016, it was announced that David would play in the 2016 Pro Bowl and replace DeMarcus Ware, who was unable to attend due to his participation in Super Bowl 50 as part of the Denver Broncos. [33] Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier retained the base 4-3 defense and ran Lovie Smith's Tampa 2 scheme. NFL Stats. [68] [16] He made his NFL debut in the Buccaneers' pre-season opener against at the Miami Dolphins and made two solo tackles, a pass deflection, and his first career interception in their 20–7 victory. [22] David started all 16 games at weakside linebacker in 2012 and led the Buccaneers with 139 combined tackles (112 solo), while also making five pass deflections, two sacks, and an interception. [29], On December 30, 2013, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired head coach Greg Schiano and general manager Mark Dominik after the Buccaneers did not qualify for the playoffs and finished with a 4-12 record. While at Nebraska, David volunteered his time with the team to hospital visits and the Husker Heroes program. Get expert fantasy help on who to start: Lavonte David or Emmanuel Lamur. David led Fort Scott Community College to the Junior College National Championship Game, while ranking among the conference's leaders in tackles and tackles for loss. He ran an insane 4.42s 40-yard dash (99th percentile) at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine combined with a 39.5-inch vertical leap (98th percentile). [20] On December 2, 2012, David made ten combined tackles (seven solo), a season-high two pass deflections, and made his first career regular season interception during a 31–23 loss at the Denver Broncos in Week 13. Week 12 Tampa Bay Bucs VS Kansas City Chiefs. In the following week's game against the Houston Texans, David recorded a team high 10 tackles and forced another fumble, this time on running back Duke Johnson which was recovered again by Devin White during the 23–20 loss. Lavonte David. The last time they put up over 40 points, they had 210 rushing yards, in fact. He completed all of the combine and positional drills. Value News Articles Stats. Buccaneers' Devin White and Lavonte David emerging as league's top linebacking duo White and David are the Swiss Army knives of Todd Bowles' No. In the following week's game against the Seattle Seahawks, David recorded 8 tackles and his first and only sack of the season on Russell Wilson during the 40–34 overtime loss. [54], In week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles, David recorded a team high 9 tackles and recovered a fumble lost by running back Wendell Smallwood on a last second lateral attempt to seal a 27–21 win. In week 15 against the Detroit Lions, David recorded 9 tackles and forced a fumble on running back Ty Johnson which was recovered by Devin White during the 38–17 win. [42] He finished the season with a career-high 147 combined tackles (85 solo), 13 pass deflections, three interceptions, three sacks, two forced fumbles, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts. The performance was his first career game registering double-digit tackles. [36] On December 23, 2014, it was announced that David was selected as an alternate to the 2015 Pro Bowl. Koetter chose to replace defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier with former Atlanta Falcons' head coach Mike Smith. He earned the safety after he tackled running back Daniel Thomas in the endzone for a one-yard loss in the second quarter. Kevin Minter #51. Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during practice at … Schedule. I hear he's a great guy". This is the first time that Zimmer has trusted Cousins to throw it as many times since 2018, under former pass-happy offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. He received NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his Week 12 performance against the Lions. Redzone Touches Lavonte David. David intercepted a screen pass by quarterback Mark Sanchez, that was originally intended for running back Darren Sproles, and returned it for a 20-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter. 0:19 1st and 10 at LAR45 Jared Goff pass to the right to Robert Woods for 35 yards to the TB20. [23], David remained the starting weakside linebacker in 2013, alongside middle linebacker Mason Foster and Dekoda Watson. Jason Pierre-Paul #90. The Vikings have started to put more and more on Kirk Cousins‘ plate recently, allowing him to let it rip 40-plus times in back-to-back weeks against Carolina and Jacksonville. He immediately performed well and displayed great play recognition and instincts as a rookie. David racked up 12 tackles, including sacking Newton on the game's final defensive play, before Fort Scott lost on a punt return for a touchdown. David was projected to be a second or third round pick by Sports Illustrated and NFL draft experts. Kwon Alexander stole a lot of tackles from David in recent years, but with Alexander gone, it's time for David to reestablish himself as an LB1 contender. I don’t think we get there fellow buc fans. At the conclusion of the season, he was named First Team All-Big Ten by both the coaches and media. Regarded as only a two-star prospect by Rivals.com, David was not highly recruited. If training camp ends up not taking place until after Dec. 21st then perhaps the regulations will be different by the time th. 30 Greatest Buccaneers of All-Time; ... Lavonte David (signing 3-year, $40 million deal) 10: Shaquil Barrett (signing 4-year, $68 million deal) [49], Head coach Dirk Koetter officially named David and Kendell Beckwith the starting outside linebackers, along with middle linebacker Kwon Alexander. 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