and two sacks in 16 games and 15 starts. He is one of the best defensive players to ever put on a Seahawks uniform. He was ranked the fourth best outside linebacker in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com. This marks the fifth straight "Top 100" appearance for the Seattle Seahawks linebacker, and his highest ranking ever on the show. Did the Titans shore up a major weak spot? [21] On January 6, 2013, Wagner started in his first career playoff game and recorded nine combined tackles during a 24–14 victory at the Washington Redskins in the NFC Wild Card Round. [65][66] Wagner was named first-team All Pro along with teammate Michael Dickson. [7] Wagner received an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine, but was unable to attend after coming down with pneumonia. [33] For his efforts that season, he received a single MVP vote from Tony Dungy, largely due to the Seahawks allowing 20.4 points per game without Wagner and 6.5 points per game in the six games after he returned from an injury. [42] After the season, Wagner did not make the NFL Top 100 Players of 2015 and stated on Twitter it was disrespect. [28] On February 2, 2014, Wagner started in his first career Super Bowl and made ten combined tackles as the Seahawks routed the Denver Broncos 43–8 and won Super Bowl XLVIII. Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner drops San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for a major loss on a third-down blitz in Week 8. 2015 NFL Draft Scouting Reports - Outside Linebackers Vic Beasley, Clemson - 3/11 Eli Harold, Virginia - 4/9 Hau'Oli Kikaha, Washington - 2/5 Shane Ray, Missouri - 3/25 Eric Striker, Oklahoma - 7/23 Shaq Thompson, Washington - 4/13 2015 NFL Draft Scouting Reports - Inside Linebackers A.J. [25] In Week 9, Wagner collected 11 combined tackles and was credited with 1.5 sacks on Mike Glennon during a 27–24 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Monster showings from Minnesota running back Dalvin Cook and Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes secured them NFL weekly accolades. Watch every sack and tackle for loss by the Seattle Seahawks in a win against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Wild Card. [10], The Seattle Seahawks selected Wagner in the second round (47th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft. On December 9, 2012, he collected eight combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted two passes off of John Skelton in a 58–0 routing against the Arizona Cardinals. [53] He was ranked 39th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017. He was voted to the 2016 Pro Bowl and was named to The Associated Press All-Pro second team. Hurley was selected by the Sacramento Kings as the seventh pick in the 1993 NBA Draft. Is anyone riding higher than the Seahawks? More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Pro Football Focus ranked Wagner the 30th-best linebacker in 2015. Russell Wilson leads the fifth-seeded Seahawks into an NFC Divisional Round showdown against the second-seeded Packers and Aaron Rodgers on a cold day at Lambeau Field. In Week 3 against the New Orleans Saints, Wagner recorded a team high 18 tackles in the 33–27 loss. Seattle Seahawks' defense comes up with clutch fourth-and-short stop. Pro Football Focus unveils its All-Pro Team at the midpoint of the 2020 season. 1 overall? Latest on Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN. There are some differences in the Pro Bowl team and the All-Pro team, which is … [12] The Seattle Seahawks also drafted his Utah State teammate Robert Turbin in the fourth round. [15] Although Ruud was initially supposed to replace David Hawthorne, an injury sidelined him during organized team activities, giving Wagner valuable time with the first team defense. Unfortunately, he missed five games (Weeks 7–11) after suffering turf toe. He finished the 2015 season with 114 combined tackles (67 solo) and seven pass deflections, and was credited with only half a sack in 15 games and 15 starts. Wagner finished the 2014 season with 104 combined tackles (67 solo), nine tackles for a loss, three pass deflections, and two sacks in 11 games and 11 starts. He played college football at Utah State, and was drafted by the Seahawks in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft Wagner attended Colony High School in Ontario, California, where he played high school football for the Titans. 2012: Rd 2, Pk 47 (SEA) Status. Considered only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, Wagner's only offer came from Utah State, which he accepted. Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner faces an offseason of recovery after learning he played through the 2019 season with previously unknown injuries. On November 25, 2012, Wagner recorded nine combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted his first career pass off Miami Dolphins' quarterback Ryan Tannehill during a 24–21 loss. Carolina's captain is calling it quits. Wagner recorded 12 combined tackles, deflected a pass, and intercepted a pass attempt by Tom Brady in the Seahawks 28–24 last-second loss to the New England Patriots. The Seattle Seahawks force a fumble by New York Jets running back Frank Gore, with linebacker Bobby Wagner recovering to set the offense up with great field position. The Idaho Press-Tribune brings you all the latest sports for Canyon County and southwest Idaho. Ham, Eric Kendricks, Everson Griffen and Xavier Rhodes -- have been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, along with Eagles OL Lane Johnson. Coincidentally, Bobby Hurley played against his younger brother Dan in an NCAA Tournament game, when Duke squared off against Seton Hall. Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1897 season Full Name: John Peter Wagner Nicknames: The Flying Dutchman. Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner records a dominating third-down sack, his second of the game, in Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers. For the last nine seasons, there have been just two constants in the Seahawks’ defense: Bobby Wagner and K.J. With an MVP candidate at QB, a superstar in the middle of the D and one of the game's best coaches roaming the sideline, Seattle's poised to make noise. [76], In Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers, Wagner recorded a team high 11 tackles and sacked Jimmy Garoppolo twice during the 37–27 win. Bobby Joseph Wagner[1] (born June 27, 1990) is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). Plus they only had four draft picks. [48] Wagner finished the 2016 season as the Seahawks' leading tackler for the third consecutive season with a career-high 167 combined tackles (85 solo), 4.5 sacks, three pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts. Wagner has been a much better player than Bobby Hart and wouldn't break the bank. Pronunciation: \HONN-us WAGG-ner\ View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject. [23], Wagner remained the starting middle linebacker to start the 2013 regular season under new defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. In Week 16 against the Arizona Cardinals, Wagner recorded a team high 13 tackles and sacked Kyler Murray once during the 27–13 loss. In Week 5, Wagner recorded five combined tackles and made his first career sack on Cam Newton in the Seahawks' 16–12 victory. Check out the full State of the Franchise: Seahawks Edition. Which players joined unanimous selections Tom Brady and Aaron Donald on the prestigious team? [3] A four-year starter, he recorded 445 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and four interceptions during his career. [61] He was ranked #21 by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2018. [8] His 40-yard dash and broad jump would've finished first among all linebackers in at the NFL combine and his vertical would've tied with Cal's Mychal Kendricks for first. [4] As a senior in 2011, Wagner was the WAC Defensive Player of the Year after recording 147 tackles, four sacks, and two interceptions. There is a reason Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner was named to the Associated Press’ All-Pro first team this week and is assuredly headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame when his career is over. On November 4, 2020, Wagner was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 8. [24] Wagner missed the first two games of his career (Weeks 6–7) after suffering a high ankle sprain. Bobby Wagner: Pos: ILB, Career: 135 G, 4 TD, 6xAll-Pro(1st), 7xProBowl, Seahawks 2012-2020, born CA 1990 Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner records a dominating third-down sack, his second of the game, in Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers. Before it was all said and done. Watch the highlights from the Seattle Seahawks defensive unit in Week 14 against the New York Jets. He was named the Senior Bowl MVP and was also named the North's Most Outstanding Player. He became the first Utah State player to play in the game since Chris Cooley in 2004. [6] On January 28, 2012, Wagner played in the Senior Bowl and recorded 22 combined tackles and an interception for Minnesota Vikings' head coach Leslie Frazier's North team that defeated the South 23–13. [78], In the Wild Card Round of the playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams, Wagner led the team with 16 tackles (11 solo) and sacked John Wolford once during the 30–20 loss. [64] On December 10, against the Minnesota Vikings, Wagner was a part of many key third and fourth down stops as well as blocking a field goal by kicker Dan Bailey. [13], On May 7, 2012, the Seattle Seahawks signed Wagner to a four-year, $4.30 million contract that includes $2.51 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $1.57 million. [59] The Seattle Seahawks finished second in the NFC West with a 9–7 record and for that did not qualify for the playoffs for the first time during Wagner's time with the team. [60] Pro Football Focus gave Wagner an overall grade of 96.7 which was ranked the best grade among all linebackers. [44][45] On January 31, 2016, Wagner played in his first Pro Bowl game and recorded ten combined tackles to help Team Irvin defeat Team Rice, 49–27, and win the 2016 Pro Bowl. In the fourth quarter of that game, linebacker K. J. Wright sacked quarterback Carson Palmer for a nine-yard loss and jarred the ball loose resulting in a fumble. But if you remember two years ago Schneider also was in a tough situation. Watch the highlights from the Divisional Round matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers. [30] On December 14, 2014, Wagner recorded his fourth game with at least ten combined tackles and sacked Colin Kaepernick during a 17–7 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Draft Info. [2], Wagner attended Utah State University from 2008 to 2011. [55], On September 17, 2017, he recorded seven combined tackles, deflected two passes, and made his first interception of the season off of a pass by Brian Hoyer during a 12–9 win over the San Francisco 49ers. [79], "Wagner tabbed WAC Defensive Player of the Year", "Utah State football: Linebacker Bobby Wagner picked to play in Senior Bowl", "Utah State's Bobby Wagner Named North's Most Outstanding Player Saturday In Senior Bowl", "NFL Draft 2012: Did Bobby Wagner's Pro Day Push Him into the First Round? Schneider was able to resign Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner and Jarran Reed. Watch every sack made by the Seattle Seahawks during the 2020 NFL season. In Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens, Wagner recorded a team high 13 tackles in the 30–16 loss. [9] At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Wagner was projected to be a second round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. [11] He is the 11th highest player selected in the NFL draft from Utah State and the highest since Rulon Jones in 1980. Aaron Jones says he feels "fresh" after the Green Bay Packers' first-round bye. Signing him wouldn't prevent them from going after another right tackle in free agency or the draft. Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers highlight the rosters for the 2021 Pro Bowl. [46], On September 25, 2016, Wagner recorded six combined, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass by Blaine Gabbert during a 37–18 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. His teammate K. J. Wright was ranked the sixth-best linebacker by PFF and Bruce Irvin was ranked 15th. Five Vikings -- Kirk Cousins, C.J. With the 2020 NFL Draft right around the corner, Charley Casserly digs into the men who'll be making the selections. Watch the highlights from a Week 15 matchup between the Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks. In Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wagner recorded a team high 11 tackles and sacked Jameis Winston once in the 40–34 overtime win. Watch the highlights of the Week 8 matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Seattle Seahawks. Gil Brandt jumps back eight years and re-picks the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft. The 2013 Seattle Seahawks rode a 13-3 record to home field advantage througout the playoffs. View Honus Wagner's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos). [54] Pro Football Focus gave Wagner an overall grade of 90.8 in 2016, finishing third among linebackers behind Jerrell Freeman (93.9) and Luke Kuechly (93.1).