Aaron Charles Donald, born on May 23, 1991, is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in NFL history. A former defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, Donald’s career spanned 10 seasons, starting with the St. Louis Rams after being selected 13th overall in the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers, where he earned numerous accolades, including the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Outland Trophy, and Chuck Bednarik Award. Donald’s NFL career is marked by incredible achievements, including being named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year three times, earning Pro Bowl selections in all ten seasons, and receiving eight first-team All-Pro honors. Donald was also part of the Rams’ Super Bowl LVI-winning team. His dominance on the field, combined with his relentless pursuit of quarterbacks and offensive linemen, has cemented his legacy as one of the most impactful defensive players of all time.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. | 99 |
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Born | May 23, 1991 (Age: 33) |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 280 lb (127 kg) |
| High School | Penn Hills (Pittsburgh, PA) |
| College | Pittsburgh (2010–2013) |
| NFL Draft | 2014 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13 |
| Season | Games Played (G) | Sacks (S) | Tackles (T) | Forced Fumbles (FF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 16 | 9.0 | 49 | 2 |
| 2015 | 16 | 11.0 | 69 | 4 |
| 2016 | 14 | 8.0 | 47 | 1 |
| 2017 | 14 | 9.0 | 41 | 5 |
| 2018 | 16 | 20.5 | 59 | 4 |
| 2019 | 16 | 12.5 | 49 | 4 |
| 2020 | 16 | 13.5 | 45 | 4 |
| 2021 | 17 | 12.5 | 84 | 4 |
| 2022 | 11 | 5.0 | 51 | 1 |
| 2023 | 16 | 7.0 | 49 | 2 |
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