17 Facts About Fred Strickland

Fred Strickland earned honorable-mention high school All-American honors as a senior.

Fred Strickland became a starter as a sophomore, finishing fourth in the conference with 132 tackles.

Fred Strickland was a three-year starter and would lead the team in tackles for three straight years.

Fred Strickland finished his college career in second place in school history in total tackles and first place in solo tackles ; he led the Boilermakers in tackles in three straight seasons.

Fred Strickland was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 1988 NFL draft.

Fred Strickland had 2 sacks in the season finale against the San Francisco 49ers and in the playoff loss against the Minnesota Vikings.

Fred Strickland still was able to become a starter at inside linebacker, registering 63 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 interceptions and 6 passes defensed.

Fred Strickland missed 3 games with an ankle injury he suffered in the sixth game against the Buffalo Bills.

Fred Strickland had 10 tackles and 2 interceptions in the season finale against the New England Patriots.

Fred Strickland was fourth on the team with 25 tackles at the time.

Fred Strickland missed 2 games after suffering a sprained knee in the second game against the New York Giants.

Fred Strickland collected 7 tackles and 8 special teams tackles.

Fred Strickland finished with 15 starts at weakside linebacker, 137 tackles and 4 fumble recoveries, on a defense that was ranked number 1 in the league.

Fred Strickland was named the starter at middle linebacker, posting 88 tackles.

Fred Strickland missed 2 games after suffering a sprained left medial collateral ligament in the fourteenth game against the Cleveland Browns.

Fred Strickland was named the starter at middle linebacker and recorded 153 tackles on a defense that was ranked third in the league.

Fred Strickland played 12 seasons in the NFL; appearing in 161 games and finishing with 580 tackles, 8.5 sacks, 4 interceptions and 11 fumble recoveries.