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DeanDre Levy
Linebacker
Wisconsin 4th Year
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 238
Born: 3/26/87 Milwaukee, Wisc.
Draft: ‘09, R3 (76)-Det
Complete biographical information available on Detroit<strong>lions</strong>.com.
MANE FACTS
¾ favorite TV shows are The Wire, The Office, True Blood and Entourage.
¾ levy has always had an interest in traveling and looks forward to having
more opportunities. future travel plans include a trip to Botswana
where he wants to go on a nine-day safari.
¾ after his football career, levy would like to do something back in
Milwaukee with some of the high school kids whether it be mentoring
them or getting them active in the summer so that they have something
to look forward to.
TRANSACTIONS
¾ signed restricted free agent tender with the <strong>lions</strong> april 16, 2012.
¾ Drafted by the Detroit <strong>lions</strong> in the third round (76th overall) of the
2009 Nfl Draft.
PRO
Tough, young linebacker whose speed and physical play is an asset for
the <strong>lions</strong>’ defense. Has started at both middle and outside linebacker.
¾ Moved to starting middle linebacker position in 2010 after playing
outside as a rookie. emerged as one of the league’s top rookie
linebackers in 2009.
¾ Became a regular starter for the team’s linebacker corps mid-way
through his rookie season.
¾ Career totals: 43 games (37 starts), 258 tackles (181 solo), 1 sack, 4
interceptions (53 yards), 1 interception return TD, 2 forced fumbles, 4
fumble recoveries and 8 special teams tackles.
2011: Moved from the middle to outside linebacker. second on the club with
107 tackles (72 solo) and 1 sack. it was the first time in his career he reached
100 tackles in a season. first year starting all 16 games.
¾ Was part of a defensive unit that allowed just 56 yards on the ground
against the Buccaneers (9/11). it was the lowest rushing total allowed
by the <strong>lions</strong> on the road in a season opener since allowing 31 yards at
seattle september 12, 1999. it was also their lowest rushing total allowed
overall on opening day since limiting the Green Bay Packers to 46
yards september 11, 2005. No Bucs running back rushed for more than
15 yards and just 1 of their 17 first downs came on the ground. Tampa’s
leading rusher was QB Josh freeman, who finished with 26 yards.
¾ in the first half, the defense allowed just 6 points and limited the Bucs
to just 8:15 of possession time in the first two quarters.
¾ recorded 7 tackles (second-best among team) <strong>vs</strong>. Kansas City (9/18).
Was part of a team effort that registered 6 turnovers in the game against
the Chiefs, including 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. it marked
the first time since the <strong>lions</strong> claimed a 24-17 win at Houston (oilers,
12/10/95) that the team had 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries.
¾ after a slow first half at Minnesota (9/25), allowing the Vikings to gain
124 yards on 16 carries (7.8 avg) in the first half, the <strong>lions</strong> defense
helped the team’s come-from-behind win by stuffing the run in the
second half yielding just 8 rushing yards on 7 carries (1.1 avg.). Vikings’
all-Pro rB adrian Peterson recorded 73 yards on 12 rushes in the first
half, but wash held to just 5 yards on 5 carries by the <strong>lions</strong> in the second
half. Contributed 3 tackles in the defensive effort.
¾ With 11:40 left to play in the fourth quarter and trailing 20-17, the
<strong>lions</strong> stuffed the Vikings on fourth-and-1 at the <strong>lions</strong> 17-yard line.
The <strong>lions</strong> followed up with a scoring drive that culminated in a 40-yard
game-tying field goal.
¾ finished second on team with 10 tackles (6 solo) at Dallas (10/2).
¾ Tied a personal career best with 12 tackles <strong>vs</strong>. san francisco (10/16).
His 12 stops (7 solo) led the team.
¾ led the team with 10 tackles (5 solo) <strong>vs</strong>. atlanta (10/23).
¾ recorded 4 tackles, including one for a loss, at Denver (10/30).
¾ Had 6 tackles, including three for loss, at Chicago (11/13).
¾ Was the team’s leader in tackles with 8 during their 49-35 win <strong>vs</strong>.
Carolina (11/20). He also added an interception in the third quarter
picking off QB Cam Newton and returning it 7 yards. it was his fourth
career interception and the first of this season.
¾ recorded 4 tackles and a sack <strong>vs</strong>. Minnesota (12/11). The sack occurred
on the game’s final play when the Vikings had the ball on the <strong>lions</strong>’
1-yard line, down by six points with 9 seconds remaining. QB Joe Webb
rolled to the left and levy was there for the sack, causing a fumble that
would be recovered by Detroit’s Cliff avril securing the win.
¾ The sack <strong>vs</strong>. Minnesota (12/11) was his first career sack.
¾ Was second on the team with 9 tackles at oakland (12/18).
¾ recorded 6 tackles in the win over the san Diego Chargers (12/24).
PERSONAL
attended Vincent (Milwaukee, Wisc.) High school, playing football for head
coach elliot lightfoot.
¾ Midwest Top 100 selection by super Prep during his senior year.
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¾ served as team captain in each of his last three seasons, twice earning
squad Most Valuable Player honors.
¾ in his final season, the linebacker recorded 84 tackles, including 21
stops behind the line of scrimmage, along with five quarterback sacks
and four forced fumbles. also saw action on offense that year, catching
12 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns.
¾ son of Paula and rodney levy. Born Mar. 26, 1987.
LEVY’S SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Tackles: .........................................................................................................................................12 <strong>vs</strong>. Chi 1/3/10
interceptions ....................................................................................................... 1 (twice) last at Mia 12/26/10
interception return yards: ..................................................................................................30t at Mia 12/26/10
long interception:.................................................................................................................30t at Mia 12/26/10
Pass Defenses: ..........................................................................................................................2 <strong>vs</strong>. GB 12/12/10
fumbles forced: ...........................................................................................................................1 at Chi 10/4/09
fumble recoveries: ..................................................................................1 (four times) last at Dal 11/21/10
special Teams Tackles: ..............................................................................................................2 at No 9/13/09
LEVY’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year Tm G S TT ST AT SK Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
2009 Det 16 10 79 55 24 0 0 1 5 0 5 1 2 0 0 6
2010 Det 11 11 72 54 18 0 0 2 30t 1 4 0 2 0 0 0
2011 Det 16 16 107 72 35 1 15 1 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 2
Totals 43 37 258 181 77 1 15 4 12 1 10 2 4 0 0 8
POSTSEASON
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
2011 Det 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Total 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
2011 (Det)
Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
9/11 at TB 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/18 KC 1 1 7 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9/25 at Min 1 1 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/2 at Dal 1 1 10 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/9 CHi 1 1 13 9 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/16 sf 1 1 12 7 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
10/23 aTl 1 1 10 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
10/30 at Den 1 1 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/13 at Chi 1 1 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
11/20 Car 1 1 8 5 3 0 0 1 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
11/24 GB 1 1 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/4 at No 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/11 MiN 1 1 4 4 0 1 15 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
12/18 at oak 1 1 9 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
12/24 sD 1 1 6 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1/1 at GB 1 1 7 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 16 16 107 72 35 1 15 1 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 2
Postseason
Date Opp G S TT ST AT Sk SkY Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD STT
1/7 at No 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Total 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1