Lawrence Timmons facts for kids
Timmons with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2013
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | May 14, 1986 Florence, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Wilson (Florence, South Carolina) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Florida State (2004–2006) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2007 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15 | ||||||||||||
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Lawrence Olajuwon Timmons (born May 14, 1986) is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft. He won Super Bowl XLIII with the Steelers and also played in Super Bowl XLV. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Florida State Seminoles.
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Early Life and High School Football
Lawrence Timmons grew up in Florence, South Carolina. He went to Wilson High School. There, he was a star in both football and track.
Football Success in High School
In football, Timmons played both tight end (on offense) and linebacker (on defense). During his senior year, he made over 150 tackles and had two sacks. He also caught 47 passes for over 800 yards and scored five touchdowns. These amazing stats earned him first-team all-state honors. He was also named Defensive Player of the Year.
Track and Field Achievements
Timmons was also a talented athlete in track & field. He competed in the long jump event. He was also part of relay teams. His speed was impressive, running the 40-yard dash in just 4.6 seconds.
Choosing a College Team
Experts saw Timmons as a top recruit. He was ranked among the best outside linebacker prospects in the country. After visiting several colleges, he decided to play for the Florida State Seminoles.
College Football Career
Timmons played for the Florida State Seminoles from 2004 to 2006. He quickly showed his skills on the field.
Freshman and Sophomore Years
In his first year, Timmons played in all 12 games. He mostly played on special teams and as a backup linebacker. He made 12 tackles. As a sophomore, he became a key player. He finished the year with 35 tackles and three quarterback sacks. His best game was against Virginia Tech, where he made eight tackles and two sacks.
Becoming a Starter
In his junior year, Timmons became the main starter at strongside linebacker. He had a very strong season, making 79 tackles and five sacks. He was recognized as an All-American and made the All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team. He ended his college career with 126 tackles and eight sacks.
Professional NFL Career
Lawrence Timmons had a long and successful career in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers for many years and then briefly for the Miami Dolphins.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 0+7⁄8 in (1.85 m) |
234 lb (106 kg) |
33 in (0.84 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.63 s | 1.56 s | 2.69 s | 4.32 s | 6.89 s | 35 in (0.89 m) |
10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) |
25 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day | ||||||||||||
Pittsburgh Steelers Years
Timmons was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007. He was the 15th player picked overall.
Rookie Season (2007)
As a rookie, Timmons played in all 16 regular-season games. He mostly played on special teams and as a backup. He made 13 tackles in his first year.
Super Bowl Champion (2008)
In 2008, Timmons moved to right inside linebacker. He played a bigger role on the team. He made his first career sack against the Baltimore Ravens. In Week 7, he had his best game with ten tackles and two sacks. He also got his first career start.
On November 30, he made his first career interception against the New England Patriots. The Steelers had a great season, reaching Super Bowl XLIII. Timmons helped his team win the Super Bowl by making five tackles. He finished the season with 65 tackles, 5 sacks, and one interception.
Becoming a Starter (2009)
In 2009, Timmons became a full-time starter for the Steelers. He had a strong season, recording 78 tackles, 7 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles. He showed he was a reliable player for the team.
Career Highs and Super Bowl XLV (2010)
The 2010 season was a career-best for Timmons. He led the Steelers with 135 tackles. He also had 3 sacks and 2 interceptions. The Steelers had the best run defense in the league that year.
The Steelers made it to Super Bowl XLV against the Green Bay Packers. Timmons started in the game and made three tackles, though the Steelers lost.
Contract Extension and Continued Success (2011-2016)
In 2011, the Steelers gave Timmons a big contract extension. This showed how important he was to the team. He continued to be a key player, often leading the team in tackles.
- 2012: He had 106 tackles, 6 sacks, and a career-high 3 interceptions. He even scored his first career touchdown by returning an interception 52 yards.
- 2013: Timmons led the team in tackles for the second time in three seasons with 126 tackles.
- 2014: He had another excellent season with 132 tackles and 2 sacks. His strong play earned him his first career Pro Bowl selection. He was also named Second-team All-Pro.
- 2015: Timmons continued to be a top performer, finishing with 119 tackles and 5 sacks. The Steelers made the playoffs that year.
- 2016: In his final season with the Steelers, he recorded 114 tackles and 2.5 sacks. He also had two interceptions. He had a great playoff performance, making 14 tackles in two games.
Miami Dolphins (2017)
In 2017, Timmons signed a two-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. He played 14 games for the Dolphins, making 84 tackles. He was released by the Dolphins in March 2018.
NFL Career Statistics
Here are Lawrence Timmons's career statistics in the NFL.
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| Won the Super Bowl | |
| Bold | Career high |
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| Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | FF | FR | Yds | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | |||
| 2007 | PIT | 16 | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | PIT | 16 | 65 | 43 | 22 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 89 | 89.0 | 89 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | PIT | 14 | 78 | 56 | 22 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | PIT | 16 | 135 | 96 | 39 | 3.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| 2011 | PIT | 16 | 93 | 68 | 25 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 | PIT | 16 | 106 | 75 | 31 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 80 | 27.7 | 53 | 1 | 5 |
| 2013 | PIT | 16 | 126 | 86 | 40 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 23 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | PIT | 16 | 132 | 87 | 45 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | PIT | 16 | 119 | 77 | 42 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | PIT | 16 | 114 | 78 | 36 | 2.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 54 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | MIA | 14 | 84 | 58 | 26 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Career | 172 | 1,067 | 737 | 330 | 35.5 | 13 | 7 | 35 | 12 | 274 | 22.8 | 89 | 1 | 46 | |
Personal Life
Lawrence Timmons's middle name, Olajuwon, was given to him by his mother. She was a big basketball fan and named him after the famous NBA player Hakeem Olajuwon.
