1. LaMarr Dewayne Woodley was born on November 3,1984 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
26 Facts About LaMarr Woodley
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LaMarr Woodley played college football at the University of Michigan, earning unanimous All-American honors.
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LaMarr Woodley was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2007 NFL draft.
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LaMarr Woodley enrolled at the University of Michigan, He predominantly played defensive end and sometimes linebacker, depending on the front seven's alignment.
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In 2006, LaMarr Woodley was named the defensive captain of the Wolverines by his teammates.
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LaMarr Woodley collected 12 sacks as a senior and won the Lombardi Award as the best lineman, offensive or defensive, in the country.
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LaMarr Woodley earned a master's degree in sport management studies through the Global Online program at California University of Pennsylvania, a public university about 35 miles from Pittsburgh.
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LaMarr Woodley was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round with the 46th overall pick of the 2007 NFL draft.
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LaMarr Woodley originally wore Joey Porter's old number, 55, throughout training camp, but after Steelers' center Chukky Okobi was cut, he took Okobi's old number, 56.
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In Week 1 of the 2008 NFL season, LaMarr Woodley was named GMC Defensive Player of the Week.
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LaMarr Woodley recorded three tackles, a sack, an interception, a defended pass, and a fumble recovery in his first career start.
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In Super Bowl XLIII, LaMarr Woodley extended this streak to four games when he sacked Kurt Warner twice, forcing the game-ending fumble on Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner with 5 seconds remaining in the game to secure the win.
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LaMarr Woodley was named to his first Pro Bowl for his outstanding performance.
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LaMarr Woodley is a member of the Air Jordan brand.
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In 2010, LaMarr Woodley had 50 tackles, 10.0 sacks, an interception, two pass deflections, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
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LaMarr Woodley was ranked 82nd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011.
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However, during the four game period when James Harrison was injured, LaMarr Woodley moved into Harrison's role and greatly improved his performance, recording 7.5 sacks during those four games.
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LaMarr Woodley was voted 63rd best player of the 2011 season by NFL players.
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LaMarr Woodley was released by the team on March 11,2014.
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On March 13,2014, LaMarr Woodley signed a two-year contract with the Oakland Raiders.
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LaMarr Woodley was released by the Raiders after one season.
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On March 10,2015, LaMarr Woodley signed a one-year, $870,000 minimum contract with the Arizona Cardinals.
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On November 25,2015, during Week 11's matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, LaMarr Woodley suffered a torn pectoral muscle.
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On November 26,2015, LaMarr Woodley was placed on injured reserve.
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Since the start of his NFL career, LaMarr Woodley has provided considerable amounts of free supplies to students in his hometown of Saginaw.
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In 2018, LaMarr Woodley opened LaMarr Woodley Leadership Academy, a tuition free K-8 charter school in Saginaw.