How many Pro Bowlers will the 2020 Broncos have? Jason Pierre-Paul #90. [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. A 4.65 forty time does not seem to reflect David’s field speed very accurately. From tape study he looks like a guy that could crack the 4.5’s easily, though I … [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. "There's not a lot of players like Derrick Brooks, it's not even fair to compare some guys in that way. David was the defensive most valuable player of the 2009 national championship game against Cam Newton-led Blinn. If training camp ends up not taking place until after Dec. 21st then perhaps the regulations will be different by the time th. It seems moving to the inside linebacker position was a smooth transition for Bucs star Lavonte David. The performance was his first career game registering double-digit tackles. [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. He's that younger version coming up. Mychal Kendricks out of California was the fastest of the group with a 4.47 40-yard dash time, ... Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska - 4.65; And here are some of the other notable times. David also finished with 20 tackles-for-loss, which was the most by a rookie since Kendrell Bell in 2001. The last time they put up over 40 points, they had 210 rushing yards, in fact. Stats. 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! He was also the winner of the inaugural Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year, awarded to the best linebacker in the Big Ten. 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). [14][15], Throughout training camp, David competed to be the starting weakside linebacker against veteran Adam Hayward. During the fourth quarter, David delivered a late hit on quarterback Geno Smith as Smith ran out of bounds after a ten-yard gain to stop the clock with 15 seconds left as the Jets were losing 17–15. 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. During his first season at Fort Scott, led the Jayhawk Conference with 93 tackles. 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. [30] January 3, 2014, Lavonte David was named 2013 First-Team All-Pro. [3] In June 2012, David visited MacDill Air Force Base in Downtown Tampa to tour a hurricane aircraft, witness a military dog training session, and thank civilian workers and active duty military for their service. 30 Greatest Buccaneers of All-Time; ... Lavonte David (signing 3-year, $40 million deal) 10: Shaquil Barrett (signing 4-year, $68 million deal) [48] In Week 15, he collected a season-high nine combined tackles during a 26–20 loss at the Dallas Cowboys. [37] He finished the 2014 season with 146 combined tackles (101 solo), a four pass deflections, four forced fumbles, and a sack in 14 games and 14 starts. But, Lavonte David, he has a chance. 40 Responses to “Lavonte David Talks “Pissed” Bucs, “Pressing” Bucs” Mike Johnson Says: November 9th, 2020 at 4:05 pm. POSITIVES Darron Lee is the best linebacker in the 2016 draft class without a knee issue. [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. Lavonte David (born January 23, 1990) is an American football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). [33] Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier retained the base 4-3 defense and ran Lovie Smith's Tampa 2 scheme. 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. [36] On December 23, 2014, it was announced that David was selected as an alternate to the 2015 Pro Bowl. Schedule. Well covered by one of the best linebackers in the game Lavonte David. 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. He intercepted a pass by Broncos' quarterback Peyton Manning, that was originally intended for tight end Jacob Tamme, and returned it for a 27-yard gain in the third quarter. He immediately performed well and displayed great play recognition and instincts as a rookie. [61] 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. His 285 career tackles rank fourth in school history, and most by a two-year player. [66], In Week 2 against the Carolina Panthers, David forced a fumble on wide receiver Robby Anderson and recovered the ball during the 31–17 win. 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. On November 4, 2012, he collected a season-high 16 combined tackles (14 solo) in the Buccaneers' 42–32 win at the Oakland Raiders in Week 9. 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. In Week 8, David collected 14 combined tackles (nine solo), for his third consecutive game, during a 19–13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. He is a consistent defensive force for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, helping to … [44] He was ranked 53rd on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016. Lavonte David. 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. 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. [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. [62] [2], David entered the 2012 NFL Draft and attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. [63] [12][13] He was the ninth linebacker drafted in 2012 and also became the highest drafted linebacker from Nebraska since Barrett Ruud in 2005. On December 8, 2013, David made nine combined tackles, two pass deflections, two interceptions, and a sack during a 27–6 win against the Buffalo Bills in Week 14. [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. headset Play Clip. Where is that superbowl hype bucs pushed with brady? [7] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, David was ranked as the third best outside linebacker in the draft by DraftScout.com, was ranked the fourth best outside linebacker prospect by NFL analyst Mike Mayock, and was ranked the tenth best outside linebacker in the draft by Sports Illustrated.[8][9][10]. 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Redzone Touches Lavonte David. OLB. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Davis was projected to a second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. Northwestern won back-to-back state titles in 2006 and 2007, and was listed as mythical national champions by USA Today in 2007. Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David was named the NFC’s Defensive Player of the Month for September, having provided tons of big plays for one of the league’s best defenses. Minneapolis Muffin Tops traded:LB Lavonte David, TBB, London Monarchs traded:2021 R4 draft pick, 2021 R5 draft pick, Billy Bong Jewhad traded:2022 R2 draft pick, Cleveland Browns traded:RB Troymaine Pope, LACWR Alshon Jeffery, PHIDE Danielle Hunter, MINLB Jarrad Davis, DET, Tennessee Titans traded:RB Derrick Henry, TENLB Lavonte David, TBBLB A.J. [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. Chapelle Russell #53. Ok so we finish 10-6. He received NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his Week 12 performance against the Lions. The right-side blitz look was a ruse, as safety Antoine Winfield Jr. and linebacker Lavonte David dropped into coverage, and cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting blitzed from the other side. Tackled by Lavonte David. rotoworld. [58] Value News Articles Stats. We evaluate our decision based on dozens of fantasy metrics. [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. 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. [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. Latest on Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Buccaneers Quick Links. Head coach Dirk Koetter named David and Daryl Smith the starting outside linebackers in 2016, along with middle linebacker Kwon Alexander. [19] In Week 4, David collected 14 combined tackles (12 solo) during a 24–22 loss to the Washington Redskins. Cam Gill #49. Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Poised for resurgence in '17 ... 40 pm ET 1 min read ... absorbing plenty of tackle opportunities and David playing … [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. 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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. But now, a new force to be reckoned with has emerged beside David. [46] Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter was promoted to head coach. This was David's first interception since the 2016 season. In a game against South Dakota State, David recorded a career-high 19 tackles, the seventh- most in school history. [29] Pro Football Focus gave David an overall grade of 94.2, which ranked second among all qualified linebackers in 2017. 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. Also led Nebraska in tackles for loss (13.0), sacks (5.5), interceptions (2), forced fumbles (2) and fumble recoveries (2) in 2011. David posted a 40-yard dash time of 4.65 seconds, bench-pressed 225 pounds 19 times and had a vertical leap of 36.5 inches. 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. Week 12 Tampa Bay Bucs VS Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach Lovie Smith named David and Jonathan Casillas the starting outside linebackers to begin the regular season, along with middle linebacker Mason Foster. I don’t think we get there fellow buc fans. 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. 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]. [45], On January 6, 2016, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fired head coach Lovie Smith after they finished with a 6–10 record. Decisive, eyes are on him late, and a quick release. He intercepted a pass by Dolphins' quarterback Matt Moore in the second quarter. Get expert fantasy help on who to start: Lavonte David or Emmanuel Lamur. In week 7 against the Cleveland Browns, David recorded a team high 8 tackles and forced a fumble on rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield during the 26–23 overtime win. [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. Shows probowl is a joke He completed all of the combine and positional drills. [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. 3-ranked defense, and are arguably as big a reason the Bucs are 5-2 as Tom Brady. 119.0" 4.22s 7.28s @LavonteDavid54. In the same month, the linebacker also visited youth at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg and sang holiday carols to residents at Westminster Palms retirement home in December 2012. 0:19 Time Out Los Angeles TIMEOUT. Lavonte David (born January 23, 1990) is an American football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). In the end, Pierre-Paul, Suh, and right end Shaquil Barrett rushed. [5], David started all 27 games he played in at Nebraska (2010–11), recording 285 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, two interceptions, 12 passes defensed, three forced fumbles and two fumbles recovered. [3][4], As a senior, led Nebraska with 133 tackles and ranked third in the Big Ten in tackles per game. In three NFL seasons, Lavonte David has averaged nearly 10 tackles per game. Anthony Nelson #98. [57] [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. David was inactive for the Buccaneers' Week 15 loss to the Atlanta Falcons due to a hamstring injury. You don’t want to hear this. Kevin Minter #51. Unfortunately, David would not play after all of the primary selections participated. ... 375.40: 10: 8: 33: 1: Matchups Lavonte David. [1], David originally signed with Middle Tennessee State, but then decided to attend Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kansas. David finished the season with 120 combined tackles (94 solo), 3.5 sacks, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries, and two pass deflections in 14 games started. In exchange, the Buccaneers received the Texans' second and seventh round (233rd overall) picks in 2012. I was surprised when David opted to stand by his combine performances at his pro-day. The following week, David recorded 14 combined tackles (13 solo) during a 34–24 win against the San Diego Chargers in Week 10. Baun's 40 time (4.65 at nearly 240 pounds) landed him among NFLers Lavonte David, Leighton Vander Esch and Josh Allen, and he out-benched the … He set a school record with 152 tackles in 2010 and ranks fourth all-time at Nebraska with 285 tackles. 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. [40] On September 27, 2015, David collected a season-high 15 combined tackles (three solo) during a 19–9 loss at the Houston Texans. In week 15 against the Baltimore Ravens, David matched his season high 12 tackles, sacked rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson twice, and recovered a fumble lost by Jackson during the 20-12 loss. David later explained after the game that he thought Smith was going to stay in bounds before he delivered the blow. His 139 tackles tied for eighth in the league along with linebackers London Fletcher and Paul Posluszny. David was projected to be a second or third round pick by Sports Illustrated and NFL draft experts. [67] In Week 3, during a 28–10 win against the Denver Broncos, David recorded 4 total tackles and his first interception of the season. 0:19 1st and 10 at LAR45 Jared Goff pass to the right to Robert Woods for 35 yards to the TB20. NFL Stats. [49], Head coach Dirk Koetter officially named David and Kendell Beckwith the starting outside linebackers, along with middle linebacker Kwon Alexander. Over the course of his career at the Bucs, he has negotiated approximately $2 billion in NFL player contracts, including contract extensions for linebacker Lavonte David … The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected David in the second round (58th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. [59], In week 4 against the Los Angeles Rams, David recorded an interception off Jared Goff in the 55–40 win. Measurable Measurement %tile; Height: 6' 0" 7: Weight: 233 lbs: 25: 40 Yard Dash: 4.65s: 65: Vertical Jump: 36" 68: 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. [69] Tackled by Lavonte David and Mike Edwards. Davis also improved his times in the 40-yard dash (4.44s), 20-yard dash (2.60s), and 10-yard dash (1.59s). [51] On September 24, 2017, David made seven combined tackles before he was carted off the field in the third quarter of the Buccaneers' 34–17 win at the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3. [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. [29] David had the third most tackles among all players in 2015, behind only NaVorro Bowman (154) and D'Qwell Jackson (150). [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. 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 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. 40-time Bench Vertical. traded:RB Kareem Hunt, CLERB Jeremy McNichols, TENRB Jamaal Williams, GBP, Sacks-n-ville JAGs traded:WR Van Jefferson, LARTE Eric Ebron, PIT2021 R3 draft pick, Boomer's Bengals traded:DE Kerry Hyder, SFOLB Lavonte David, TBBLB Shaq Green-Thompson, CAR, Hall Of Fame Dynasty IDP League, 2020-11-21, ADP, Rankings and Comments to help determine player value, IDP Studs, Values and Sleepers: NFC South, 2019 IDP Projections: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, The IDP Impact of Todd Bowles to the Buccaneers, 2018 IDP Projections: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, IDP Projection Marking: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2017 IDP Projections: Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Notes and stats from the Buccaneers 26-14 victory against the Vikings, Bucs vs. Vikings recap: Big plays, fortune key in 26-14 victory, Know Your Enemy: Rookie vs Rookie as Justin Jefferson and Antoine Winfield Jr. look to catapult their teams towards the playoffs. Lavonte David #54. Full Roster. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) beats Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Lavonte David (54) to score on a 7-yard touchdown reception during the … 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. 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. Inside Linebacker Lavonte David #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during practice at … 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 hear he's a great guy". headset Play Clip. 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. [47], On December 4, 2016, David recorded three combined tackles, a season-high two pass deflections, and returned an interception for a touchdown as the Buccaneers defeated the San Diego Chargers 28–21. [68] Linebacker Lavonte David kicked things off by coming in at No. 40 overall. [65] Depth Chart. He earned the safety after he tackled running back Daniel Thomas in the endzone for a one-yard loss in the second quarter. 40-time Bench Vertical. On October 1, 2020, David was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month for his performance in September (24 total tackles, 2 pass deflections, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 interception from Weeks 1–3). Koetter chose to replace defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier with former Atlanta Falcons' head coach Mike Smith. An All-Decade talent since 2012, David opened his career with 139, 145, 146 and 147 tackles in his first four years, also totaling 13 sacks and nine interceptions in that span. 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