Trevor Laws Explained

Trevor Laws
Number:93, 91
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:14 June 1985
Birth Place:Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:304
College:Notre Dame (2003–2007)
Draftyear:2008
Draftround:2
Draftpick:47
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:57
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:5.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:LawsTr99

Trevor David Laws (born June 14, 1985) is a former American football defensive tackle. After playing college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played for the Eagles for four seasons from 2008 to 2011 and spent the 2012 season with the St. Louis Rams on their injured reserve list.

Early life

Laws was born in Dayton, Ohio, and played high school football and wrestled at Apple Valley High School in Apple Valley, Minnesota.[1] In football, Laws played fullback, linebacker, and defensive lineman. Laws was named Minnesota's Gatorade Player of the Year and was a first-team ESPN.com All-American. In wrestling, he led his team to three consecutive state championships in his sophomore, junior, and senior years. During his junior year, he had a wrestling record of 49-0, and was considered the best heavyweight wrestler in the nation. He was a three-time All-American in wrestling.[2]

College career

At Notre Dame, Laws was a roommate of future Eagles teammate Victor Abiamiri.[2] In 2007, Laws led the Fighting Irish with 4.0 sacks and 112 tackles, both career highs. He had the most tackles by a defensive lineman in the major college ranks in 2007.[3]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Laws was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft.[4] In his rookie year, he played in all 16 games, and made 12 tackles. He also made four tackles in the playoffs. In 2009, Laws played in 11 games and made 10 tackles.

St. Louis Rams

The St. Louis Rams signed Laws to a one-year contract on April 11, 2012. Laws spent the entire 2012 season on the Rams' injured reserve list, not appearing in a single game with the team.

Personal life

Laws has two brothers, both of whom attended the University of Minnesota. Laws majored in marketing at the University of Notre Dame.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Trevor Laws. The Official Site of Notre Dame Athletics. October 14, 2012.
  2. News: Gottumukkala, Rama . Trevor Laws: Nothing off the top . The Observer . November 17, 2006 . December 22, 2009.
  3. Web site: #93 Trevor Laws Defensive Tackle . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . December 22, 2009.
  4. Web site: 2008 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-11 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.