LaRon Landry facts for kids
Landry with the Washington Redskins in 2011
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | October 14, 1984 Metairie, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 226 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Hahnville (Boutte, Louisiana) | ||||||||||||
| College: | LSU (2003–2006) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6 | ||||||||||||
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LaRon Louis Landry (born October 14, 1984) is a former American football player. He played the safety position in the National Football League (NFL). A safety is a defensive player who helps prevent the other team from scoring.
Landry was a star player in college football for the LSU Tigers. He was so good that he was named a consensus All-American, which means most experts agreed he was one of the best college players in the country. In the 2007 NFL draft, the Washington Redskins chose him with the sixth overall pick. He also played for the New York Jets and the Indianapolis Colts.
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Early Life and High School
LaRon Landry was born in Metairie, Louisiana. He grew up in Ama, Louisiana, with his parents, Frank and Rhonda, and his two brothers. His older brother, Dawan, also became a safety in the NFL.
Landry went to Hahnville High School in Boutte, Louisiana. He was an amazing athlete, and the website Rivals.com ranked him as the fifth-best high school athlete in the entire country.
College Career at LSU
Landry went to Louisiana State University (LSU) from 2003 to 2006. He played for the LSU Tigers and was a key player right from the start. He started 48 games in a row, which is very impressive. Over his four years, he made 315 tackles and 12 interceptions.
- Freshman Year (2003): As a new player, Landry helped the Tigers win the BCS National Championship. He was named to the Freshman All-American team.
- Sophomore Year (2004): He continued to play well, making 92 tackles and four interceptions.
- Junior Year (2005): Landry helped LSU win its division and was named a Third-team All-American.
- Senior Year (2006): In his final year, he was recognized as one of the top players in the nation and was named a First-team All-American.
Professional NFL Career
Washington Redskins (2007–2011)
The Washington Redskins picked Landry early in the 2007 NFL draft. He signed a five-year contract worth $41.5 million.
He immediately became the starting strong safety. He played alongside free safety Sean Taylor, and fans called them "Area 51" because their jersey numbers were 21 and 30. Landry became known for his powerful tackles. In his first year, he started all 16 games and was chosen as an alternate for the Pro Bowl, an all-star game for the NFL's best players.
Over the next few seasons, Landry was a key part of the Redskins' defense. In 2010, he played so well that his coach, Mike Shanahan, said he could have been the defensive player of the year if he hadn't gotten injured. Injuries to his Achilles tendon and hamstring caused him to miss many games in 2010 and 2011. After the 2011 season, Landry and the Redskins decided to part ways.
New York Jets (2012)
In 2012, Landry signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets. He had a fantastic season, setting new personal records with 100 tackles and four forced fumbles. He also scored his first career touchdown after an interception against the Miami Dolphins.
His great performance earned him a spot in the 2013 Pro Bowl, his first time being selected for the main team.
Indianapolis Colts (2013–2014)
In 2013, Landry signed a four-year, $24 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts. He played for two seasons with the team. In 2013, he recorded 87 tackles in 12 games.
In 2014, Landry was suspended for four games for breaking the NFL's policy on player health. The Colts released him in February 2015. After his release, he received further suspensions for again breaking league rules, which led to an indefinite ban from the NFL.
Personal Life
Landry's older brother, Dawan Landry, also had a successful career as an NFL safety. Because of his muscular body, his teammates on the Redskins nicknamed him "Iron Man." Fans also called him "Dirty 30" because of his jersey number and his aggressive, hard-hitting style of play. For a while, Landry even had a pet monkey, a white-faced capuchin named Gucci.
Career Statistics
These tables show LaRon Landry's performance during his time in the NFL.
- GP: Games Played
- Comb: Combined Tackles
- Sck: Sacks (tackling the quarterback)
- Int: Interceptions (catching a pass from the other team)
- FF: Forced Fumbles
Regular Season
| Season | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Comb | Total | Ast | Sck | SFTY | PDef | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TDs | FF | ||
| 2007 | Washington Redskins | 16 | 16 | 95 | 63 | 32 | 1.5 | – | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| 2008 | Washington Redskins | 16 | 16 | 65 | 49 | 16 | 0.5 | – | 11 | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 | Washington Redskins | 15 | 15 | 90 | 78 | 12 | 1.0 | – | 6 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | Washington Redskins | 9 | 9 | 85 | 66 | 19 | 1.0 | – | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | Washington Redskins | 8 | 8 | 48 | 35 | 13 | 1.5 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| 2012 | New York Jets | 16 | 15 | 100 | 76 | 24 | 0.0 | – | 8 | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 24 | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 | Indianapolis Colts | 12 | 12 | 87 | 62 | 25 | 0.0 | – | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| 2014 | Indianapolis Colts | 11 | 6 | 46 | 37 | 9 | 2.5 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| Total | 103 | 97 | 616 | 466 | 150 | 8.0 | 0 | 41 | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 24 | 1 | 10 | |
Postseason
| Season | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Comb | Total | Ast | Sck | SFTY | PDef | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TDs | FF | ||
| 2007 | Washington Redskins | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0.0 | – | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Indianapolis Colts | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0.0 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| 2014 | Indianapolis Colts | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0.0 | – | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 5 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
Images for kids
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Landry playing in a 2009 preseason game against the Patriots.
