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Terrell Suggs

Suggs with the Baltimore Ravens in 2015
No. 55, 56, 94
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1982-10-11) October 11, 1982 (age 42) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:	Hamilton (Chandler, Arizona)
College:	Arizona State (2000–2002)
NFL Draft:	2003 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10
Career history
Baltimore Ravens (2003–2018) Arizona Cardinals (2019) Kansas City Chiefs (2019)
Career highlights and awards
2× Super Bowl champion (XLVII, LIV) NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2011) NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2003) First-team All-Pro (2011) Second-team All-Pro (2008) 7× Pro Bowl (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2017) NFL forced fumbles leader (2011) Butkus Award (pro) (2011) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2003) Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor Ted Hendricks Award (2002) Lombardi Award (2002) Bronko Nagurski Trophy (2002) Bill Willis Trophy (2002) Morris Trophy (2002) Unanimous All-American (2002) Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year (2002) 2× First-team All-Pac-10 (2001, 2002) Pac-10 Freshman of the Year (2000) NFL record Most career tackles for loss: 202
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 886 Sacks: 139 Forced fumbles: 39 Fumble recoveries: 15 Pass deflections: 60
Player stats at PFR

Terrell Raymonn Suggs (born October 11, 1982), also known as "T-Sizzle", is a former American football player. He was a talented linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).

Suggs played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils. He was chosen by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2003 NFL draft. He became the Ravens' all-time leader in sacks. He also played for the Arizona Cardinals and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Terrell Suggs was selected for the Pro Bowl seven times. He was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2011. Suggs won two Super Bowls: Super Bowl XLVII in 2012 with the Ravens and Super Bowl LIV in 2019 with the Chiefs. He is one of the top players in NFL history for sacks and tackles for a loss.

Early Life and High School Football

Terrell Suggs was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota. As a child, he played youth football as a center. Future baseball star Joe Mauer was his quarterback!

After eighth grade, Suggs moved to Arizona. He went to Hamilton High School. There, he set an Arizona state record for rushing yards in a single game with 367 yards in 1999.

As a senior in 2000, Suggs was recognized as a top high school player. He was named a Parade high school All-American and Arizona Player of the Year by USA Today. Besides football, Suggs also played AAU basketball.

College Football Career

Suggs attended Arizona State University. He played as a defensive end for the Arizona State Sun Devils football team from 2000 to 2002.

He had an amazing college career. He made 163 tackles and set a school record with 65.5 tackles for losses. He also had 44 quarterback sacks. In 2002, he set an NCAA record with 24 sacks in one season!

After his junior year in 2002, he was named the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year. He won several major awards, including the Bronko Nagurski Award, the Ted Hendricks Award, and the Vince Lombardi Award. He was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American.

Professional Football Journey

Baltimore Ravens Years

Starting Strong: Rookie Season (2003)

The Baltimore Ravens picked Suggs as the 10th overall player in the 2003 NFL draft. He was one of the youngest defensive players ever drafted at just 20 years old.

Suggs quickly showed his talent. He tied an NFL record by getting a sack in each of his first four games. He finished his rookie season with 12 sacks, a Ravens rookie record. He also forced six fumbles and made an interception. For his great performance, he was named Defensive Rookie of the Year.

Becoming a Pro Bowler (2004-2007)

In 2004, Suggs was chosen for his first Pro Bowl. He recorded 10.5 sacks that season. In 2005, the Ravens' new defensive coordinator, Rex Ryan, sometimes moved Suggs to defensive end. Suggs made two interceptions that year.

In 2006, Suggs was part of the NFL's best defense. The team allowed the fewest points per game in the league. He was voted to the Pro Bowl for the second time. He helped the Ravens achieve a 13–3 record. Suggs was known for his exciting playing style.

Big Plays and Big Contracts (2008-2010)

In 2008, Suggs made some incredible plays. He intercepted a pass from Chad Pennington and ran it back 44 yards for a touchdown. This was his first "pick six" (interception returned for a touchdown). He later intercepted another pass for a game-winning touchdown. He was named to his third Pro Bowl.

In the playoffs that year, Suggs recorded sacks in all three of the Ravens' games. This included two sacks against Ben Roethlisberger in the AFC Championship. In 2009, the Ravens signed him to a large 6-year contract, making him one of the highest-paid linebackers.

In 2010, Suggs continued to perform well with 11.5 sacks. In a playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he had two sacks. Against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he recorded a career-high three sacks. He earned his fourth Pro Bowl nomination.

Defensive Player of the Year (2011)

The 2011 season was the best of Suggs's career. He started with an amazing performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In that game, he recorded three sacks and forced two fumbles.

Suggs had two more games with three sacks that season. He finished the year with career highs in sacks (14) and forced fumbles (7). He was named to his fifth Pro Bowl and was selected for the All-Pro first team. On February 4, 2012, Suggs was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year.

Super Bowl XLVII Champion (2012)

In 2012, Suggs suffered a serious Achilles tendon injury. Many thought he would miss the entire season. However, he made a surprisingly fast recovery and returned to play in October 2012. He was the first player in NFL history to recover so quickly from such an injury.

Suggs was a key player in the Ravens' playoff run. He had two sacks against Peyton Manning in the Divisional Round. The Ravens then defeated the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. This win sent Suggs to his first Super Bowl, Super Bowl XLVII. The Ravens won the Super Bowl 34–31 against the San Francisco 49ers, giving Suggs his first Super Bowl ring.

Later Ravens Seasons (2013-2018)

In 2013, Suggs played all 16 games and recorded 10 sacks. He was elected to his sixth Pro Bowl. In 2014, he reached a major milestone by recording his 100th career sack. He became the first Baltimore Raven to achieve this.

In 2015, Suggs unfortunately tore his Achilles again in the first game of the season, ending his year early. He returned strong in 2016, leading the team in sacks and forced fumbles. In 2017, he continued to be a dominant force, earning his seventh Pro Bowl selection. In 2018, his final season with the Ravens, he recorded seven sacks and even scored a touchdown after recovering a fumble.

Arizona Cardinals (2019)

On March 13, 2019, Suggs signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals. In his first game with the Cardinals, he sacked Matthew Stafford twice. In Week 2, he returned to Baltimore to play against his former team. Ravens fans gave him a standing ovation, showing their appreciation for his years with the team. Suggs recorded 5.5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles during his time with the Cardinals. He was released by the team in December 2019.

Kansas City Chiefs (2019): Second Super Bowl

After being released by the Cardinals, Suggs was claimed by the Kansas City Chiefs. He was excited to join the team and play with star quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Suggs moved to the defensive end position for the Chiefs. He won his second Super Bowl in Super Bowl LIV when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers 31–20. This was a great way to end his incredible career.

NFL Career Statistics

Regular season

Postseason

Ravens Franchise Records

• Most career sacks (132.5)
• Most career forced fumbles (35)

Personal Life

Wes Moore and Suggs in 2023

Suggs appeared as himself in 8 episodes of the TV series Ballers.

Terrell Suggs has a Jewish star tattooed on his right arm. He got it in 2009 to remind him of his heritage. He also wears a Star of David necklace. In October 2019, he wore a Star of David on his cleats during a game to remember the one-year anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting.

Suggs is married and has two children. He is the second cousin of Larry Suggs, who is the father of NBA player Jalen Suggs.

Images for kids

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  Suggs (55) and Ray Lewis playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006.

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  From left to right: Haloti Ngata, Lewis, and Suggs chasing down Willie Parker of the Steelers in 2006.

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  Suggs (right) and Michael Vick of the Atlanta Falcons in 2006.

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  Suggs (55) pressures Ben Roethlisberger in 2006. Trevor Pryce is #90.

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  Suggs in 2011

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  Suggs and other Ravens players in 2017

See also

In Spanish: Terrell Suggs para niños