Derek Landri

Derek Landri

Landri with the Carolina Panthers in 2010
No. 66, 61, 73, 94, 90, 77
Position:	Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born:	(1983-09-21) September 21, 1983 (age 41) Newport Beach, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school:	De La Salle (Concord, California)
College:	Notre Dame
NFL draft:	2007 / round: 5 / pick: 166
Career history
Jacksonville Jaguars (2007–2009) Carolina Panthers (2009–2010) Philadelphia Eagles (2011–2012) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2013)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 130 Sacks: 9.0 Fumble recoveries: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Derek Landri (born September 21, 1983) is a former American football defensive lineman. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at Notre Dame.

Landri also played for the Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Early life

Named Mr. California for the highest award for California high school players, Landri played high school football for De La Salle where he was Maurice Jones-Drew's teammate.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Landri's selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round was rated one of the "Top 10 Draft Steals" of the 2007 draft by Sports Illustrated.[1][2]

Playing in a reserve role, Landri recorded a sack and an interception on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the Jaguars' Wildcard playoff game on January 5, 2008. He also recovered a fumble which sealed the Jaguars' win. On December 3, 2009, Landri was waived by the Jaguars.

Carolina Panthers

Landri was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers on December 4, 2009. He became an unrestricted free agent following the 2010 season.

Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles signed Landri on August 3, 2011. He was released on September 3 during final roster cuts. Following a season-ending injury to Antonio Dixon, Landri was re-signed on October 3. Following the 2011 season, Landri became an unrestricted free agent, but was re-signed to a one-year contract on April 9, 2012.[3]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Landri signed a two-year, $3.25 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on March 30, 2013.[4] He was released on February 10, 2014.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2007	JAX	13	0	11	10	1	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2008	JAX	15	0	15	11	4	2.0	6	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2009	JAX	7	0	13	9	4	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2010	CAR	16	16	43	30	13	3.0	10	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0
2011	PHI	12	0	21	17	4	2.0	8	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0
2012	PHI	16	7	18	13	5	0.0	5	0	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0
2013	TAM	9	1	9	6	3	1.0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		88	24	130	96	34	9.0	33	0	0	0	0	6	0	2	5	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2007	JAX	2	0	2	1	1	1.0	1	1	3	0	3	1	0	1	0	0
		2	0	2	1	1	1.0	1	1	3	0	3	1	0	1	0	0

References

1. "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
2. "SI.com - Photo Gallery - Top 10 Draft Steals of 2007". CNN. Archived from the original on July 13, 2012.
3. "Derek Landri will return to Philadelphia Eagles on one-year deal". NFL.com. April 9, 2012. Archived from the original on April 11, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2012.
4. "Derek Landri agrees to contract with Buccaneers". NFL.com.

External links

• ESPN Page 2 - Fleming: Jacksonville's uber-sub - A lineman who's ready for his close-up