John Abraham (American football)

John Abraham
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Abraham in 2005
No. 94, 56, 55
Position:Defensive end, linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1978-05-06) May 6, 1978 (age 46)
Timmonsville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:263 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school:Lamar (Lamar, South Carolina)
College:South Carolina (1996–1999)
NFL draft:2000 / round: 1 / pick: 13
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:560
Sacks:133.5
Forced fumbles:47
Fumble recoveries:6
Interceptions:1
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Antonio Abraham (born May 6, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker for 15 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks, and was selected by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2000 NFL draft. Abraham also played for the Atlanta Falcons and Arizona Cardinals. A three time first-team All-Pro and five time selection for the Pro Bowl, Abraham is often regarded as one of the greatest defensive ends of the 2000s,[1][2] and universally cited as one of the greatest defensive linemen in the history of the New York Jets.[3]

Early life

Abraham was born in Timmonsville, South Carolina. In his high school years at Lamar High School in Lamar, South Carolina, he was primarily an athlete in the track program, where he set the current South Carolina record for the 200-meter dash, at 22.6 seconds, and ran the 100 meters in 11.26 seconds. He also competed in the throwing events, recording top-throws of 13.61 meters in the shot put and 43.05 meters in the discus. He played organized football for the first time as a senior in high school.

College career

While Abraham played just one season of high school football, he was nonetheless recruited to play for coach Brad Scott's South Carolina Gamecocks football team at the University of South Carolina. While he was a Gamecock, he amassed 23.5 quarterback sacks, ranking second on South Carolina's career list, and was a first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection.

Professional career

New York Jets

Drafted in the first round (13th overall, via pick acquired from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in exchange for Keyshawn Johnson) of the 2000 NFL draft,[4] he made an immediate impact for the New York Jets; in his rookie season, he recorded 12 tackles and 4.5 sacks in only six games before being injured.[5] In 2001, he recorded 58 tackles and 13 sacks, and was named to the AFC Pro Bowl.[6] In 2002, he recorded 48 tackles, with 10 sacks, and was again named to the Pro Bowl.[7] In 2003, he only recorded 37 tackles and six sacks, due to being injured mid-season.[8]

Abraham tied a franchise record set by Joe Klecko and Mark Gastineau with four sacks in a game on November 4, 2001, against the New Orleans Saints.[9]

Abraham was designated Franchise Player by the Jets on February 21, 2006.[10]

Atlanta Falcons

Abraham was traded to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for Atlanta's 2006 NFL draft first round pick (No. 29), which was acquired from Denver Broncos.[11]

In 2008, he had a career high 16.5 sacks through the entire season and ranked third in the league that year.[12][13]

On December 12, 2010, Abraham recorded two sacks against the Carolina Panthers.[14] The two sacks gave him 100.5 for his career, making him only the 25th player in NFL history to eclipse 100. On December 27, on Monday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints, Abraham recorded his first career interception after deflecting and catching a Drew Brees pass attempt.[15]

In December 2010, Abraham was selected to his fourth Pro Bowl. He was ranked 69th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011.[16]

On June 21, 2012, Abraham signed a 3-year $16.72 million contract to remain in Atlanta.[17]

On March 1, 2013, Abraham was released by the Atlanta Falcons.[18]

Arizona Cardinals

Abraham signed with the Arizona Cardinals on July 25, 2013.[19] In his first season in Arizona, he recorded 11.5 sacks, which ranked seventh in the NFL,[20] and 4 forced fumbles.[21] After a productive first season with the Cardinals, Abraham left Arizona's week one Monday Night Football game on September 10, 2014, after a concussion. After the game, he spoke with Bruce Arians for several hours discussing if he should retire.[22] On September 19, 2014, Abraham's 2014 season prematurely ended as the Cardinals placed him on injured reserve, effectively ending his career.[23]

NFL career statistics

Year Team GP Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
Cmb Solo Ast TfL Sck FF FR Yds Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD
2000 NYJ 6 15 11 4 3 4.5 2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2001 NYJ 16 67 57 10 14 13.0 6 3 7 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2002 NYJ 16 62 49 13 11 10.0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2
2003 NYJ 7 32 24 8 8 6.0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
2004 NYJ 12 49 35 14 13 9.5 3 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2
2005 NYJ 16 58 44 14 6 10.5 6 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2
2006 ATL 8 24 21 3 3 4.0 4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
2007 ATL 16 32 31 1 10 10.0 4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 4
2008 ATL 16 38 37 1 20 16.5 4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
2009 ATL 16 35 30 5 6 5.5 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1
2010 ATL 15 41 36 5 18 13.0 1 0 0 1 6 6.0 6 0 4
2011 ATL 15 35 25 10 10 9.5 4 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2
2012 ATL 16 35 32 3 12 10.0 6 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 8
2013 ARI 16 37 31 6 14 11.5 4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3
2014 ARI 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0
Career 192 560 463 97 148 133.5 47 6 7 1 6 6.0 6 0 30

Awards and highlights

NFL

Atlanta Falcons franchise records

  • Career sacks (68.5)[24]

College

Personal life

Abraham was raised by his mother, Maggie Abraham. Abraham has a daughter, Endraya.[25] He enjoys watching basketball in his spare time and his favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers. He cites running back Walter Payton and wide receiver Jerry Rice as his childhood heroes. He attended the Jets' May 5, 2003 blood drive to benefit hospitals throughout Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties.

References

  1. ^ Majeski, Eric (April 12, 2010). "The NFL's Top 15 Defensive Ends 2002-2009". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  2. ^ Brandt, Gil (June 28, 2017). "Gil Brandt's greatest defensive ends of all time". NFL.com. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  3. ^ Schawillie, Philip (May 24, 2013). "The 25 Greatest Players in New York Jets' History". Bleacher Report. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  4. ^ "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "John Abraham 2000 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  6. ^ "John Abraham 2001 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  7. ^ "John Abraham 2002 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "John Abraham 2003 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "ABRAHAM EQUALS JET SACK MARK". New York Daily News. November 8, 2001. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  10. ^ "Jets designate Abraham franchise player". Patriots.com. February 21, 2006. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  11. ^ Pasquarelli, Len (March 22, 2006). "Falcons complete trade for Jets' DE Abraham". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  12. ^ "John Abraham 2008 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  13. ^ "2008 NFL Defense". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  14. ^ "Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers - December 12th, 2010". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  15. ^ "Falcons' Abraham on Saints defeat: 'Losing last week really hurt'". NFL.com. January 1, 2011. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  16. ^ "2011 NFL Top 100". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  17. ^ Hanzus, Dan (June 21, 2012). "John Abraham happy with Falcons, Mike Nolan reunion". NFL.com. Retrieved June 21, 2012.
  18. ^ Gregg, Rosenthal (March 1, 2013). "Michael Turner, John Abraham cut by Atlanta Falcons". NFL.com. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  19. ^ Darren Urban (July 25, 2013). "Cardinals Get Eric Winston, John Abraham". Azcardinals.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  20. ^ "Mind-blowing stats for free agency". National Football League. February 27, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  21. ^ "profile". Nfl.com. Retrieved March 31, 2014.
  22. ^ Adam Schefter (September 10, 2014). "LB John Abraham leaves Cardinals". ESPN. Retrieved September 10, 2014.
  23. ^ Weinfuss, Josh (September 19, 2014). "John Abraham (concussion) to IR". ESPN. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
  24. ^ "Atlanta Falcons Career Defense Leaders". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  25. ^ Atlanta Falcons bio Archived May 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine

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