LaVar Arrington

LaVar Arrington
Arrington in 2012
No. 56, 55
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1978-06-20) June 20, 1978
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High schoolNorth Hills (Pittsburgh)
CollegePenn State (1997–1999)
NFL draft2000: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles417
Sacks23.5
Safeties1
Forced fumbles6
Fumble recoveries7
Pass deflections38
Interceptions3
Defensive touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

LaVar RaShad Arrington (born June 20, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions and was selected with the second overall pick by the Washington Redskins of the 2000 NFL draft. He was also a member of the New York Giants.