JAMES
LAURINAITIS
#53 -
LB
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
248 lbs
Experience
8
years
Debut
Sep 13, 2009
Born
Dec 3, 1986
(37 yrs)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hometown
Hamel, Minnesota
Drafted
Drafted by St. Louis in 2009 (2/35).
College
Ohio State
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2017-04-11 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2016-11-17 |
Waived by the New Orleans Saints.
|
| 2016-11-05 |
Quadriceps, injured reserve.
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| 2016-11-04 |
Quadriceps, out.
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| 2016-03-23 |
Signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints to a three-year contract.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA | Bronko Nagurski Award Nation's top defensive player | 2006 |
| NCAA | Dick Butkus Award Nation's top linebacker | 2007 |
| NCAA | Lott Trophy Top defensive IMPACT player of the year | 2008 |
Scouting Report
A high-motor defender with who brought an elite-level feel for the game. Always seemed to be a step ahead, and he was a punishing tackler who finished his plays. A complete player: showed great skill in getting after the quarterback, while stuffing the run and dropping back in coverage. Wasn't the best pure athlete at the position. Might have been a bit too aggressive at times, causing him to miss some tackles. While he didn't miss many games, his body wore down as his career progressed.
Long Range Potential: Outstanding middle linebacker.
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