Danny Trevathan

Danny Trevathan
No. 59Chicago Bears
Position: Inside linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1990-03-24) March 24, 1990
Place of birth: Youngstown, Ohio
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: Leesburg (FL)
College: Kentucky
NFL draft: 2012 / Round: 6 / Pick: 188
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2015
Total tackles: 282
Sacks: 3.0
Pass deflections: 19
Interceptions: 5
Forced fumbles: 3
Defensive touchdowns: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Danny Trevathan (born March 24, 1990) is an American football linebacker for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kentucky, where in 2010 he was named an All-American by College Football News and was a first team all-SEC selection.

College career

In 2010, Trevathan led the Southeastern Conference in tackles with 144 on his way to being named a first-team all-conference by a number of national organizations, including the SEC coaches themselves. Following the 2010 season, Trevathan completed the 2011 NFL Draft evaluation process but chose to return to Kentucky for his final season.[1] In 2011, while leading the SEC again in tackles through 9 games,the top honor for college football linebackers.[2]

Professional career

Trevathan was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the 6th round, 188 overall in the 2012 NFL Draft with the pick they received from the New York Jets in exchange for Tim Tebow.

Denver Broncos

2013 season

In a game against the Dallas Cowboys, with the game tied 48–48, Trevathan intercepted Tony Romo, which led to the game winning field goal as Denver won 51–48. Trevathan led the team with 125 tackles. Trevathan helped the Broncos reach Super Bowl XLVIII where they would lose 43-8 to the Seattle Seahawks. He led the Broncos with 12 tackles.

2014 season

On August 12, Trevathan suffered a fractured left kneecap during practice, and missed the first five weeks of the regular season.

2015 season

Trevathan started in the Super Bowl where he recorded a team high 8 tackles and had two fumble recoveries in a 24–10 win against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50.

Chicago Bears

On March 9, 2016, Trevathan signed a four-year contract with the Chicago Bears worth $24.5 million with $12 million guaranteed until 2020.[3][4]

Personal

Trevathan was born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Vincent Hicks and Michelle Hicks. His father played college football at the University of Toledo. He attended Leesburg High School in Leesburg, Florida.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "22 Danny Trevathan". UK Athletics. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
  2. Aschoff, Edward (November 10, 2011). "Trevathan motivated by being overlooked". ESPN.com. Retrieved 13 November 2011.
  3. http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-land-free-agent-ILB-Trevathan/ae8e3181-f91d-4f4a-8c31-2d89dba6da20
  4. Spotrac.com. "Danny Trevathan". Spotrac.com. Retrieved 2016-03-10.

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