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). Dawan was chosen by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2006 NFL draft. 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 as a quarterback. When he started college, he was going to play quarterback too. However, he changed his position to safety.
During his four years at Georgia Tech, Dawan made 250 tackles. He also had 7 interceptions and recovered 4 fumbles. One of his best games was against Auburn in 2005. He made 10 tackles and an interception, helping his team win 24–13.
Playing in the NFL
Starting with the Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens picked Dawan Landry in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft. He was the 14th safety chosen that year.
Dawan quickly earned a starting spot on the Ravens' defense. He played alongside another great safety, Ed Reed. In his first year, 2006, Dawan had an amazing season. He made 69 tackles, 3 sacks, and caught 5 interceptions. He even scored one touchdown after an interception.
His strong performance earned him a vote for Defensive Rookie of the Year. He was also named to the Pro Football Weekly PFWA All-Rookie Team.
In 2007, his second season, Dawan continued to play well. He had 82 tackles, which was the third-highest on the team.
Injury and Comeback
In 2008, Dawan started the season strong. But in the second game, he got a serious spinal concussion injury. This injury ended his season early. He missed seeing the Ravens go all the way to the AFC Championship game.
Dawan worked hard to get back in shape for the 2009 season. He made a great comeback, setting new personal records. He had 89 tackles and led the 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 highest ever. In a game against the Carolina Panthers, he even scored another touchdown. His teammate Ed Reed caught an interception and then passed the ball to Dawan. Dawan ran it 23 yards for the winning score. For two seasons in a row, he was second on the team in tackles, right behind Ray Lewis.
Time with the Jacksonville Jaguars
Dawan Landry joined the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011. In his first year with the Jaguars, he had 97 tackles and two interceptions. He played two seasons with the team before being released in March 2013.
Playing for the New York Jets
After leaving the Jaguars, Dawan signed with the New York Jets in April 2013. He continued his career there for two more seasons.
Career Highlights and Statistics
Dawan Landry had a long and successful NFL career. Over his time in the league, he played in 130 regular season games. He made a total of 768 tackles, which is a lot for a safety! He also had 14 interceptions and scored 3 defensive touchdowns. These numbers show he was a very important player on defense for all his teams.
Family Life
Dawan Landry grew up in Ama, Louisiana. He is the older brother of LaRon Landry, who also played safety in the NFL. LaRon was chosen by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft.
