2015 DETROIT LIONS MEDIA GUIDE

Week 5 at Green Bay (10/6).
‣ ¾ Intercepted two passes, led the team in tackles with eight (seven solo) and posted two pass defenses in Week 6 at
Cleveland (10/13). With two interceptions, Levy became the first Lions linebacker to intercept two passes in a game
since LB Mike Johnson grabbed two at Houston December 10, 1995.
‣ ¾ Finished second on the team in tackles with eight (seven solo) and posted one pass defense in Week 7 vs. Cincinnati (10/20).
‣ ¾ Registered five tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss in Week 8 vs. Dallas (10/27).
‣ ¾ Finished second on the team in tackles with five (three solo), including one tackle for loss in Week 8 vs. Dallas (10/27),
giving him over 400 tackles for his career (402).
‣ ¾ In Week 10 at Chicago (11/10) intercepted a pass for the fifth time this season, and he became the fifth Lions linebacker
in team history to record five interceptions in a season and first since LB Jimmy Williams in 1989. Also had six tackles
(five solo) and a pass defense.
‣ ¾ Levy’s interception was the 10th of his career, and he became the seventh linebacker in team history to record 10
career interceptions.
‣ ¾ Led the team in tackles with 12 (eight solo), including two tackles for loss, and posted two pass defenses in Week 11
at Pittsburgh (11/17).
‣ ¾ Finished second on the team in tackles with nine (six solo) and had one pass defense in Week 12 vs. Tampa Bay (11/24).
‣ ¾ Posted four tackles (one solo), one interception and two pass defenses in Week 13 vs. Green Bay (11/28).
• With an interception vs. Green Bay (11/28), Levy became the third Lions linebacker in team history to record six
interceptions in a season and first since Hall of Fame LB Joe Schmidt in 1958. He joined Hall of Fame C-LB Alex
Wojciechowicz (1944) and Schmidt as the only linebackers to record six picks in a season. Also posted five tackles
(one solo) and two pass defenses.
‣ ¾ Had five tackles (three solo) in Week 14 at Philadelphia (12/8).
‣ ¾ Recorded five tackles (four solo) and two quarterback hits in Week 15 vs. Baltimore (12/16).
COLLEGE
The defense’s sparkplug from the strong-side linebacker position at Wisconsin, Levy provided the Badgers with a quality
blitzer and the quickness to easily cover receivers on deep routes. As a senior in 2008, Levy started in all 13 games at strong
side linebacker and ranked second on the team with 73 tackles (28 solo) and five sacks for minus 41 yards.
‣ ¾ In 21 of his last 39 games, he registered at least one tackle behind the line of scrimmage or a sack.
‣ ¾ Creating turnovers became his specialty as he blocked one kick, intercepted two passes, caused six fumbles and registered
six fumble recoveries during his time in the starting lineup.
‣ ¾ Levy closed out his career with 211 tackles (116 solo), 15.0 sacks for minus 105 yards, 28.0 stops for losses totaling
155 yards and 10 QB pressures. Also caused six fumbles and recovered six others, returning one 45 yards, deflected
seven passes, intercepted two others and blocked a kick.
‣ ¾ Started all 13 games at strong-side linebacker in 2008 and ranked second on the team with 73 tackles (28 solos),
collecting five sacks for minus 41 yards, 9.5 stops for losses of 51 yards and one quarterback pressure. All-Big Ten
Conference honorable mention by the league’s coaches and media. Recipient of the Tom Wiesner Award, given to a
senior football player who most exemplifies the leadership and courage that Tom Wiesner displayed throughout his life.
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.
‣ 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.
LEVY’S SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Tackles:......................................................................................14 at GB 10/6/13
Sacks:..........................................................................................2 vs. TB 12/7/14
Interceptions:........................................................................... 2 at Cle 10/13/13
Interception Return Yards:.....................................................66 at Ari 9/15/13
Pass Defenses:....................................... 2 (four times) Last vs. GB 11/28/13
Fumbles Forced:.............................................1 (twice) Last vs. Min 12/11/11
Fumble Recoveries:.................................. 1 (five times) Last at Ten 9/23/12
Special Teams Tackles:............................................................2 at NO 9/13/09
Safeties:......................................................................................1 vs. GB 9/21/14
LEVY’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year Tm G S TT ST AT Sk Yds Int Yds TD PD FF FR Yds TD
2009 Det 16 10 79 55 24 0.0 0 1 5 0 5 1 2 0 0
2010 Det 11 11 72 50 22 0.0 0 2 41 1 4 0 2 0 0
2011 Det 16 16 107 72 35 1.0 15 1 7 0 1 1 0 0 0
2012 Det 14 13 81 56 25 0.0 0 1 -1 0 3 0 1 0 0
2013 Det 16 16 118 85 33 0.0 0 6 76 1 15 0 0 0 0
2014 Det 16 16 151 117 34 2.5 18 1 13 0 4 0 0 0 0
Totals 89 82 608 435 173 3.5 33 12 141 2 32 2 5 0 0
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