Darnell Savage

Darnell Henry Savage Jr. (born July 30, 1997) is an American football safety for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Maryland, and was drafted by the Packers in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Darnell Savage
Savage at Maryland's 2019 Pro Day
No. 26 – Green Bay Packers
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1997-07-30) July 30, 1997
Seaford, Delaware
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:Caravel Academy (Bear, Delaware)
College:Maryland
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2020
Total tackles:130
Sacks:1.0
Interceptions:6
Pass deflections:17
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Savage attended Caravel Academy in Bear, Delaware. He suffered a broken femur during the first game of his junior season.[1] Savage committed to the University of Maryland to play college football.[2]

College career

Savage played at Maryland from 2015 to 2018.[3][4] During his career, he had 182 tackles, eight interceptions, one sack and two touchdowns.[5][6]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand size40-yard dash20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 10 3⁄4 in
(1.80 m)		 198 lb
(90 kg)		 31 in
(0.79 m)		 9 1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.36 s4.14 s7.03 s39.5 in
(1.00 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		11 reps
All values from NFL Combine[7]

Savage was drafted by the Green Bay Packers with the 21st overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft.[8][9] On May 2, 2019, Savage signed a 4-year deal worth $12.5 million.[10]

2019
Savage in a game against the Washington Redskins

Savage made his NFL debut in the Packers' season opener against the Chicago Bears on September 5, 2019, recording three tackles and one pass deflection.[11] In week 3 against the Denver Broncos, Savage recorded his first career interception off Joe Flacco as the Packers won 27–16.[12]

2020

In Week 12 against the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football, Savage intercepted two passes thrown by Mitchell Trubisky during the 41–25 win.[13]

NFL career statistics

Regular season
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCombTotalAstSckPDIntYdsAvgLngTDsFFFR
2019GB 14145542130.0523718.528020
Career14145542130.0523718.528020
Source: NFL.com

Postseason
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCombTotalAstSckPDIntYdsAvgLngTDsFFFR
2019GB 22131030.00000.00000
Career22131030.00000.00000
Source: pro-football-reference.com

References
  1. Zenitz, Matt. "Post-injury dealings contributed to cornerback Darnell Savage committing to Terps". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
  2. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/terrapins-insider/wp/2014/06/23/delaware-db-darnell-savage-commits-to-maryland/
  3. Gallen, Daniel. "Terps CB Darnell Savage Jr. getting his shot in freshman season". carrollcountytimes.com. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
  4. Bowen, Les. "Maryland safety Darnell Savage might catch Eagles' eye; showed leadership at tough time". Philadelphia Daily News. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
  5. Gallen, Daniel (March 27, 2019). "NFL Draft 2019: Maryland's Darnell Savage hopes to follow in footsteps of former Terps to NFL". pennlive.com. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
  6. Kaye, Mike (March 28, 2019). "NFL Draft 2019: Eagles, Jets among teams interested in Maryland's Darnell Savage following pro day". The Star-Ledger. Retrieved April 17, 2019.
  7. "Darnell Savage Combine Profile". National Football League. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
  8. Markus, Don. "Maryland safety Darnell Savage Jr. picked No. 21 overall by Packers in NFL draft". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  9. "Quick pick: Packers trade up, take S Darnell Savage at No. 21". Packers.com. Retrieved April 26, 2019.
  10. "Packers sign six draft choices". packers.com. May 3, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  11. "Packers D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10–3 in opener". ESPN. September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  12. "Packers remain unbeaten with 27–16 win over Broncos". ESPN. September 22, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
  13. "Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers - November 29th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
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