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 had seven seasons (six with Pittsburgh and one with Seattle), during which he had over 100 Combined Tackles. He later made the Pro Bowl in both 1996 and 1997, earned a First Team All-Pro selection in the latter year, and was named NFL Alumni Linebacker of the Year. He would also be named to the 1990s All-Decade Second Team.
311. Levon Kirkland
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The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Lamar, South Carolina, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 2008
- Position: Linebacker
- Games Played: 176
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Notable Statistics: 155 Games Started
11 Interceptions
51 Interception Return Yards
20 Passes Defended***
18 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
1 Forced Fumble*
2.0 Quarterback Sacks
60 Combined Tackles
44 Solo Tackles**
16 Assisted Tackles**
*Forced Fumbles were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1978 to 1999.
**Solo Tackles and Assisted Tackles became statistics in 1994.
***Tackles for Loss and Passes Defended became statistics in 1999. - Played For: Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks
- College: Clemson
- Drafted: 2nd Round, 38th Overall in 1992
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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)
*Forced Fumbles were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1978 to 1999.
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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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