Terrell Suggs
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| Terrell Suggs | |
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| Name | Terrell Suggs |
| Caption | Suggs with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019 |
| Number | 55, 56 |
| Position | Linebacker |
| Birth date | 11 October 1982 |
| Birth place | Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Weight lbs | 265 |
| High school | Hamilton High School (Chandler, Arizona) |
| College | Arizona State (2000–2002) |
| Draft year | 2003 |
| Draft pick | 10 |
| Draft team | Baltimore Ravens |
| Career start | 2003 |
| Career end | 2019 |
| Years1 | 2003–2018 |
| Team1 | Baltimore Ravens |
| Years2 | 2019 |
| Team2 | Arizona Cardinals |
| Years3 | 2019 |
| Team3 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Highlights | * Super Bowl champion (XLVII) * NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2011) * 7× Pro Bowl (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2017) * 2× First-team All-Pro (2011, 2014) * Second-team All-Pro (2008) * NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2003) * NFL sacks leader (2011) * Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor * Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor * Unanimous All-American (2002) * Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2002) * Ted Hendricks Award (2002) * Lombardi Award (2002) * Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year (2002) |
Terrell Suggs is a former American football linebacker who played seventeen seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Baltimore Ravens. Renowned for his explosive pass-rushing ability and formidable presence in the AFC North, he was a cornerstone of one of the league's most dominant defenses for over a decade. Suggs' illustrious career was highlighted by a Super Bowl XLVII championship, the 2011 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award, and seven Pro Bowl selections, cementing his status as one of the premier defensive players of his era.
Early life and college career
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Suggs moved to Arizona where he became a standout at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona. He committed to play college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils under coach Dirk Koetter. In a spectacular 2002 season, Suggs set the NCAA Division I FBS single-season record with 24 sacks, earning unanimous All-American honors. His trophy case that year included the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, the Ted Hendricks Award, and the Lombardi Award, establishing him as the nation's top defensive player and a surefire NFL draft prospect.
Professional career
Selected tenth overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2003 NFL Draft, Suggs immediately made an impact, winning the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award. He formed a legendary defensive core alongside Ray Lewis, Ed Reed, and Haloti Ngata, terrorizing offenses in the AFC North for years. Suggs' peak came in 2011 when he led the NFL in sacks and was named the Defensive Player of the Year. He was instrumental in the Ravens' playoff run to victory in Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers. After sixteen seasons in Baltimore, he played briefly for the Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs in 2019, concluding his career with a second Super Bowl appearance with the Chiefs.
NFL career statistics
Over his 17-year career, Suggs appeared in 244 regular season games, starting 229. He amassed 139.0 official sacks, ranking him among the top ten in NFL history at the time of his retirement. He also recorded 895 total tackles, 37 forced fumbles, 13 fumble recoveries, and 7 interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns. In 22 postseason contests, including two Super Bowl appearances, he added 12.5 sacks and 89 tackles, demonstrating his consistent dominance on the biggest stages.
Personal life
Suggs has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, particularly in the Baltimore community, and has made several appearances in entertainment, including on HBO's *Ballers*. He has two children and has been open about the influence of his family on his life and career. Following his retirement, Suggs has remained connected to football through media appearances and has pursued business interests.
Legacy and honors
Suggs is widely regarded as one of the greatest pass rushers and defensive players of the 21st century. His legacy is enshrined in the Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor and the Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor. His numerous accolades include seven Pro Bowl selections, two First-team All-Pro honors, and the 2011 NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award. His name is permanently etched in NFL record books, and his ferocious playing style epitomized the identity of the Baltimore Ravens defense for a generation.
Category:American football linebackers Category:Baltimore Ravens players Category:Arizona Cardinals players Category:Kansas City Chiefs players Category:Arizona State Sun Devils football players