Dawan Landry facts for kids
Landry at Ravens training camp in 2008
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | December 30, 1982 Ama, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 212 lb (96 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Boutte (LA) Hahnville | ||||||||||||
| College: | Georgia Tech | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2006 / Round: 5 / Pick: 146 | ||||||||||||
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Dawan Frank Landry (born December 30, 1982) is a former American football player. He played as a safety in the National Football League (NFL). The Baltimore Ravens picked him in the 2006 NFL draft. Before that, he played college football at Georgia Tech.
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College Football Journey
Dawan Landry studied Management at Georgia Tech. In high school, he played quarterback. When he first started college, he was going to play quarterback too. But he later changed his position to safety.
During his four years in college, Dawan made 250 tackles. He also had 7 interceptions and recovered 4 fumbles. One of his best games was in 2005 against Auburn. He made 10 tackles and an interception. This helped his team win the game 24–13.
Playing in the NFL
Baltimore Ravens Years
The Baltimore Ravens chose Dawan Landry in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He was the 146th player picked overall. On July 21, 2006, he signed a three-year contract with the Ravens.
Dawan quickly earned a starting spot on the Ravens' defense. He played alongside another great safety, Ed Reed. In his first year, Dawan had a fantastic season. He made 69 tackles, 3 sacks, and 5 interceptions. He even scored one touchdown after an interception.
His great rookie year earned him a vote for the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award. He was also named to the Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie Team. In 2007, his second season, Dawan continued to play well. He finished with 82 tackles, which was the third most on his team.
In 2008, Dawan started strong with 11 tackles in two games. But he got a serious injury in the second game. This injury ended his season early. He missed out on the Ravens' playoff run that year.
After his injury, Dawan worked hard to get back in shape. In 2009, he made a great comeback. He had career-highs with 89 tackles and 8 passes defended. He also led his team with four interceptions. One of these was a 48-yard touchdown against the Cleveland Browns.
He kept playing well in 2010. He recorded 111 tackles, which was his best ever. In one game, his teammate Ed Reed caught an interception. Ed then passed the ball to Dawan, who ran it 23 yards for a touchdown. For two seasons in a row, Dawan was second on the team in tackles. Only Ray Lewis had more.
Jacksonville Jaguars Years
On July 29, 2011, Dawan Landry joined the Jacksonville Jaguars. He signed a five-year contract with them. In his first season as a Jaguar, he made 97 tackles. He also had two interceptions and one forced fumble. In 2012, he was fined for a late hit during a game. The Jaguars released him on March 8, 2013.
New York Jets Years
The New York Jets signed Dawan Landry on April 9, 2013. He played for them for two seasons.
Personal Life
Dawan Landry grew up in Ama, Louisiana. He is the older brother of LaRon Landry. LaRon was also a safety and played college football at LSU. He was picked by the Washington Redskins in the 2007 NFL draft.
