1. DeAndre Levy was born on March 26,1987 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
16 Facts About DeAndre Levy
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DeAndre Levy played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers, and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft.
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DeAndre Levy played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers from 2005 to 2008.
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DeAndre Levy finished his career with 211 tackles, 21 sacks, two interceptions, six forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and a blocked kick.
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In November 2006, DeAndre Levy inadvertently collided with nearly 80-year-old Penn State coach Joe Paterno on the sideline during a game, fracturing Paterno's shin bone and damaging knee ligaments.
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DeAndre Levy was selected by the Lions in the third round of the 2009 NFL draft.
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In 2010, DeAndre Levy was limited to only 11 games, missing Detroit's Week 1,2,4,5, and 6 games.
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In 2012, DeAndre Levy started 13 games for the Lions, recording 82 tackles, and 1 interception.
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In 2013, DeAndre Levy started all 16 games for the Lions, recording 119 tackles, and 6 interceptions.
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In 2014, DeAndre Levy started all 16 games for the Lions, recording 151 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and 1 interception.
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DeAndre Levy only played 1 game in the 2015 season due to injury.
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In 2016, DeAndre Levy's playing time was limited due to a torn meniscus he suffered at the beginning of the 2016 season.
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DeAndre Levy continues to reside in the Detroit metro area with his wife Desire, whom he met in college and married in 2017.
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DeAndre Levy's father-in-law is NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations, Troy Vincent and his brother-in-law, Taron Vincent, played football at the Ohio State University.
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DeAndre Levy spoke out about the NFL's stance on the link between professional football and brain injuries in 2016, taking the NFL to task via a letter and various Instagram posts.
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DeAndre Levy called for greater transparency about the risks of playing professional football, though he made it clear that he still wanted others to enjoy playing.