Rashad Weaver Explained

Rashad Weaver
Current Team:Tennessee Titans
Number:99
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:10 November 1997
Birth Place:Marion, Indiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:259
High School:Cooper City
(Cooper City, Florida)
College:Pittsburgh (2016–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:4
Draftpick:135
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Pfr:WeavRa00
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:49
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:5.5
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1

Rashad Capone Weaver (born November 10, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pittsburgh.

Early life

Weaver was one of three children born to Autumn DeLaPorte and Nevin Weaver. He has two sisters.[1] Weaver attended Cooper City High School in Cooper City, Florida. He played defensive end and tight end in high school. He originally committed to the University of Michigan to play college football but changed his commitment to the University of Pittsburgh.[2] [3] [4]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Pittsburgh in 2016, Weaver played in 12 games and made five starts in 2017. He finished the season with 28 tackles and three sacks.[5] He started all 14 games in 2018, recording 47 tackles and a team-leading 6.5 sacks.[6] Weaver missed the 2019 season after tearing his ACL.[7] He returned from the injury for his senior season in 2020.[8] [9] While at Pittsburgh, Weaver earned a bachelor's degree with a dual major in Business Information Systems (BBIS) and finance. He went on to attend Pittsburgh's Graduate School of Business.[10]

Professional career

Weaver was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round, 135th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[11] He signed his four-year rookie contract with Tennessee on June 10, 2021.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on September 28, 2021.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-12-13 . Rashad Weaver . 2024-07-15 . Pitt Panthers Athletics.
  2. Web site: Chengelis . Angelique S. . 2016-01-26 . Weaver on UM: ‘No anger, just disappointment’ . 2024-07-15 . Detroit News.
  3. Web site: Snyder . Mark . DE Rashad Weaver leaves U-M class after being 'Plan B' . Detroit Free Press . 2016-01-26 . 2024-07-15.
  4. Web site: Dusenbury . Wells . Cooper City DE Rashad Weaver signs with Pitt . Sun Sentinel . 2016-02-03 . 2024-07-15.
  5. Web site: Gamble . Taylor . Titans Player Spotlight: Rashad Weaver . Broadway Sports Media . 2021-08-16 . 2024-07-15.
  6. Web site: DiPaola . Jerry . Pitt's Rashad Weaver recovered from knee injury, ready to take next step . TribLIVE.com . 2020-03-06 . 2024-07-15.
  7. Web site: DiPaola . Jerry . Pitt sack leader Rashad Weaver lost for the season with knee injury . TribLIVE.com . 2019-08-09 . 2024-07-15.
  8. Web site: McGonigal . John . 'Watch out': DE Rashad Weaver eyes return to Pitt defense following ACL injury . Pittsburgh Post-Gazette . 2020-03-05 . 2024-07-15.
  9. Web site: DiPaola . Jerry . Rashad Weaver says Pitt is 'tired' of being the underdog . TribLIVE.com . 2020-09-24 . 2024-07-15.
  10. Rashad Weaver's Web site: Pittsburgh Panthers Profile. May 13, 2022.
  11. Web site: Titans Select Pittsburgh OLB Rashad Weaver in Fourth Round of the NFL Draft. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. May 1, 2021.
  12. Web site: Robinson . Sam . June 10, 2021 . NFL Draft Pick Signings: 6/10/21 . 2024-06-23 . Pro Football Rumors.
  13. Web site: Wyatt . Jim . September 28, 2021 . Titans Place OLBs Derick Roberson and Rashad Weaver on Injured Reserve . 2024-06-23 . TennesseeTitans.com.

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