American · San Diego, USA · Born 19 December 1969American linebacker who played 20 NFL seasons, known for his intensity and leadership. 12-time Pro Bowl selection and Hall of Fame inductee.
Junior Seau was one of the most beloved and ferocious linebackers in NFL history, spending most of his career with the San Diego Chargers as a relentless pass rusher and sideline-to-sideline tackler. A 12-time Pro Bowl selection and leader of San Diego's defence throughout the 1990s, Seau's tragic death in 2012 brought widespread attention to the issue of CTE in football. He was posthumously inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
Emotional leadership, hard-hitting linebacker play, longevity spanning 20 NFL seasons
How They Played
Aggressive, emotional leader with exceptional range and tackling ability, played through pain
Lasting Impact
One of greatest linebackers in NFL history, remembered for passion and tragic death that highlighted CTE concerns
Career Honours
- Hall of Fame 2015
- Super Bowl XLII (runner-up)
- Pro Bowl 12x
- All-Pro 6x
- San Diego Chargers franchise LB records
- AFC Champion 1994
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year 1992
- NFL Alumni Linebacker of the Year 1994
- Chargers Hall of Fame 2011
| Team | Period | Games | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Chargers | 1990–2002 | 192 | #55 |
| Miami Dolphins | 2003–2005 | 173 | #55 |
| New England Patriots | 2006–2009 | 51 | — |
American Athletes