305. Levon Kirkland

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A 2nd Round Pick from Clemson, Levon Kirkland became a starter in his second season in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers (1993).  Kirkland worked as an Inside Linebacker and would have seven seasons (six with Pittsburgh and one with Seattle), where he had over 100 Combined Tackles.  He would later go to the Pro Bowl in both 1996 and 1997 with a First Team All-Pro netted in the latter year as well as being named the NFL Alumni Linebacker of the Year.  He would also be named to the 1990s All-Decade Second Team.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Lamar, South Carolina, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2008
  • Position: Linebacker
  • Games Played: 176
  • Notable Statistics: 155 Games Started
    11 Inerceptions
    51 Interception Return Yards
    16 Forced Fumbles
    9 Fumble Recoveries
    24 Fumble Recovery Yards
    19.5 Quarterback Sacks
    1,026 Combined Tackles
    667 Solo Tackles*
    251 Assisted Tackles*
    24 Tackles for Loss**
    99 Approximate Value

    13 Playoff Games
    12 Playoff Games Started
    2.0 Quarterback Sacks
    60 Combined Tackles
    44 Solo Tackles*
    16 Assisted Tackles*

    *Solo Tackles and Assisted Tackles became statistics in 1994.
    **Tackles for Loss became a statistic in 1999.
  • Played For: Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks
  • College: Clemson
  • Drafted: 2nd Round, 38th Overall in 1992
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Champion (None)

    NFL 1990s All-Decade Team
    First Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1997)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1996)
    Pro Bowl Selection (2) (1996 & 1997)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Forced Fumbles (3) (1993, 1998 & 1999)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 77. Solo Tackles: 667
    82. Combined Tackles: 1,026
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Levon Kirkland be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 41.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 50%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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